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Semer, c’est poser un geste simple et ancien, à la portée de tous. C’est créer les conditions pour que la vie prenne forme, observer les premières feuilles apparaître, et tisser un lien plus intime avec son jardin.

Dans ce guide accessible et profondément ancré dans l’expérience terrain, Jean-François partage l’essentiel de son savoir-faire de semencier. De la sélection des semences parmi une grande diversité de variétés jusqu’au repiquage au potager, en passant par la lumière, l’arrosage et la santé des sols vivants, chaque étape est expliquée avec clarté et sens.

Un compagnon pour semer avec confiance.

Pensé pour les jardiniers d’ici, ce livre vous accompagne pas à pas pour structurer votre projet de jardin, comprendre votre environnement, prendre soin du sol et suivre l’évolution de vos cultures, au rythme des saisons et du climat québécois.

This planner/calendar is adapted to our time zone and Quebec's climate. It offers an introduction to using the lunar calendar to improve crop yields.

Clear and concise planting calendars for herbs and vegetables, suitable for both indoor and outdoor sowing. This tool is essential for gardening!

The herb and vegetable growing calendars are presented clearly and concisely, covering indoor and outdoor sowing, cold stratification, transplanting, planting and growing in the garden, harvest time, sun exposure, sowing depth, germination, soil temperature, spacing, plant height, and the number of days until harvest. Pictograms indicating ease of germination and cultivation, as well as those for edible flowers, container gardening, and many other plants, are also included.

Dimensions: 18"L x 12"H (double-sided)

This lunar calendar is the work of an enthusiast who has been working with lunar and planetary influences for over 45 years.

This Calendar has many aspects: a basic introduction to astronomy, a simple ephemera, a planting guide, a star map, aid for following the movement of the planets in the night sky, and articles by nine different authors. All of these attempts to provide a true picture of the world outside us and ideas to assist in developing a healthy relationship to that world.

40 pages
Author: Stella Natura
ISBN: 9798990243613

The original, and still the best, biodynamic sowing and planting calendar, trusted by farmers and gardeners for over 60 years. Shows the optimum days for sowing, pruning and harvesting plants and crops.

• The original, and still the best, biodynamic calendar
• Reveals the optimum days for sowing, pruning and harvesting plants and crops to help you get the best from what you grow
• Presented in color with clear explanations and a handy pull-out wallchart
• Printed on recycled FSC paper (created from 100% post-consumer waste) using plant-based inks, which reduces chemical emissions and makes this calendar easier to recycle
• Features detailed planting information, information panels and space devoted to thorough explanations
• The lay-flat spine makes it easy to consult the Calendar during planning, keep your place and make notes

Discovering the Mosses and Other Bryophytes of Quebec is the very first introductory guide to the mosses of Quebec. An essential book for all nature lovers, curious to discover a world of unsuspected beauty!

These small plants can be found everywhere: under our feet, on rocks, on decaying wood, on tree bark and even in urban areas, between the gaps in sidewalks or on the roof of a shed! Intended for beginners, this guide describes 64 species that are relatively easy to identify in the field.

This book provides information on;

• The anatomy and life cycle of bryophytes
• The differences between bryophytes and other plants
• The different habitats of bryophytes
• Their roles and uses
• The way to observe them

A guide filled with accessible text and anecdotes, accompanied by numerous photos and a watercolor illustration for each species covered. It also includes a photographic index organized by bryophyte type and habitat.

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Author: Quebec Bryology Society *
Publisher: Naturat Editions
Dimensions: 16.5 x 22 cm (6.5 x 9 in)
Page: 250, color
Publication date: October 2022
ISBN: 9782981804983

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The Quebec Bryology Society is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote scientific activities related to bryology. The writing and illustration team is composed of six bryologists:

• Nils Ambec
• Marion Barbé
• Carole Beauchesne
• Marc Favreau
• Robert Gauthier
• Martine Lapointe

In recent years, Quebecers have rediscovered the joys of gardening and are increasingly willing to invest time and money in this activity. The book "Seedlings" will therefore become the perfect resource for starting your seedlings!

Get your seedlings off to a great start, whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned gardener. Calendars, indoor and outdoor sowing, methods, equipment, and seed-starting guides are all covered in this book, which will quickly become essential for all horticulture enthusiasts! Inside, you'll find a sowing calendar organized by date and 165 seed-starting guides for fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

You can read an excerpt by clicking here: Excerpt from the book Sowing .

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Author: Collective
Edition: Practical Practices
Dimensions: 20 x 25.5 cm (8 x 10 in)
Page: 208, color
Publication date: February 2022
ISBN: 9782896589333

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50 projects and solutions for the garden and the home.

From mound cultivation to greenhouses, via compost and vermicompost, recycling of everyday objects and good pest management, the book covers the main points that will interest the beginner permaculturist, for their garden or home, and others that will be particularly useful for a small diversified farm.

– p.4 Preface by Bill Mollison, co-founder of permaculture + Map of Candlelight Farm (and its "design").
– p.10 What is Permaculture? A design method, an ethic, principles, practices.
– p.15 Lasagna beds + Round beds, crown planting mounds, mandala garden, double mandala garden, planting trees + notions of permaculture: fertility, limits of elements.
– p.27 Greenhouses + A mini-greenhouse, cold frame, a large greenhouse + Permaculture: solar systems, bioclimatic design.
– p.35 Shade greenhouses + Shade greenhouse, a geodesic dome.+ Permaculture: concept of zones on a site.
– p.42 Animal tractors + Permaculture: concept of sectors on a site.
– p.48 Slopes and contour lines + Making an Egyptian level, water level + Permaculture: making good use of slopes.
– p.55 Plant propagation + Making your own labels, harvesting seeds, sowing, cuttings, layering + Permaculture: producing your own seeds.
– p.65 Recycling plastic bottles + Grain and dust scoop, funnel, fruit fly trap, woodlouse traps, slug trap, mini-greenhouses, protection for young plants, flower pots, measuring the infiltration capacity of a soil, solar distiller.
– p.75 Recycling: Newspaper pots.
– p.77 Recycling tires + raised bed, mini-pond, retaining walls + Permaculture: the location and functions of elements on a site.
– p.80 Compost + Permaculture: the re-circulation of elements.
– p.88 Natural liquid fertilizers + Comfrey, algae, multi-plant and multi-purpose, earthworm castings, poultry manure + Permaculture: site maintenance, organic matter.
– p.93 Vermiculture + Small vermicomposter, Ben Hur model, large vermicomposters, harvesting earthworms. + Permaculture: role of earthworms.
– p.101 Ecological pest control + integrated management, crop rotation, attracting birds, spraying + Permaculture: a holistic approach.
– p.108 Eco-responsible in everyday life + Making your own soap, paper, cleaning products for the house, kitchen, laundry, bathroom, for personal hygiene.
– p.120 Norwegian cooker + Permaculture: the search for energy and economic efficiency.

Authors: Ross and Jenny Mars, 2 experienced permaculturists and trainers.
Edition: Passerelle -eco
Publication date: 11/2017
Number of pages: 126
ISBN: 979 109 553 9032

WILD EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL PLANTS OF QUEBEC is a guide to harvesting and preserving more than
100 plants commonly used in Quebec!

Target clientele:

• Whether you're a beginner or an experienced forager
• Herbalists
• Liquor producers and microbrewery owners
• All those curious and eager to discover the riches of our forests, our lawns, our saltwater and freshwater environments. Particular emphasis is placed on the sharing of knowledge between First Nations and early settlers in the 15th century.

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Author: Roger Larivière
Publisher: Naturat (Quebec, Canada)
Publication date: October 2021
Pages: 96
ISBN: 978-2-9818049-7-6
Language: French

For millennia, saffron has been one of the world's most prized spices. It is derived from the red stigmas of a plant called Crocus sativus , it has been at the heart of wars, laws, religious rituals, and above all, iconic dishes.

This 64-page book presents the history of saffron, in addition to gathering all the necessary advice for growing, harvesting, processing and cooking it at home, with the collaboration of Micheline Sylvestre, one of the pioneers of saffron cultivation in Quebec.

With this book, Bernard Lavallée wants to show, once again, that knowing a food inside and out is one of the best ways to maximize the pleasures associated with food.

Author: The Urban Nutritionist - Bernard Lavallée
Publication date: 2023
Publisher: The Urban Nutritionist
ISBN: 9782982166714

Knowledge is the driving force behind success. This bible of ecological gardening is aimed at the gardener or aspiring amateur gardener seeking advice on choosing the best cultivation method according to their needs and how to optimize it.

Whether you garden in containers, pots, or directly in the ground, it's important to understand what each growing method entails. The aim of this book is not to promote one gardening method over another, but rather to help you develop a greater understanding of the plants you grow, enabling you to achieve greater food self-sufficiency and easier, more cost-effective cultivation.

Why is container gardening suddenly attracting so much interest? Is it a revolution in the way we grow plants? What will happen to gardens in the ground? Written in clear, accessible language, this book will guide you toward understanding. It will help you better assess your needs and meet your gardening expectations. You will also benefit from a wealth of new tips for dealing with the various situations that inevitably arise when exploring the complex world of nature and plants, and for achieving great results.

The content of this book proves useful to all kinds of gardening, whether you enjoy growing flowers, vegetables, your lawn, or want to rethink your landscaping!

You can read an excerpt by clicking here: Excerpt from Gardening in Containers .

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Author: Serge Fortier
Publisher: PRATICO-PRATIQUES EDITIONS
Dimensions: 20 x 25.5 cm (8 x 10 in)
Page: 208, color
Publication date: March 2022
ISBN: 9782896589340

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This presentation on biochar details its production, uses, and benefits for soil fertility and maintenance. Instructions are also provided for creating and using your own activated charcoal.

Author: Jeff Cox
Publisher: Ed. de Terran
Publication date: January 2021
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9782359811445
Size: 12 x 24 cm
Language: French

Evelyne Leterme confirms that grafting fruit trees is quite easy when you take care to respect a minimum of rules.

In this revised and expanded edition, Évelyne Leterme confirms that grafting fruit trees is quite easy when a few basic rules are followed, particularly choosing the right technique based on the tree's growth stage and the time of year, and ensuring precise movements. However, the resulting scion, however beautiful, requires care that is sometimes neglected and neglected.
This book, enhanced with 167 color photos and numerous drawings, describes and makes accessible to everyone the different grafting techniques as well as the tree maintenance operations that allow you to achieve the final objective of these works: to obtain beautiful fruit in your orchard as quickly as possible.

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Author: Evelyne Leterme
Publisher: Rouergue
Publication date: 2011
Pages: 120
ISBN: 978-2-8126-2475-9
Language: French

In this practical guide, horticulturist and epicurean Hélène Baril describes in detail the characteristics of several herbs and edible flowers adapted to the Quebec climate. You will learn how to make the right choice according to your needs or the available space (flowerbed, pot, vegetable garden, balcony, etc.). You will also find information on ecological cultivation methods, companion planting, and urban gardening.

In this practical guide, horticulturist and epicurean Hélène Baril describes in detail the characteristics of several herbs and edible flowers adapted to the Quebec climate. You will learn how to make the right choice according to your needs or the available space (flowerbed, pot, vegetable garden, balcony, etc.). You will also find information on ecological cultivation methods, companion planting, and urban gardening.

In the kitchen, the author shares her tips for harvesting and preserving herbs and flowers, and offers a few simple and delicious recipes. " Fines herbes et fleurs comestibles du Québec" (Quebec's Edible Herbs and Flowers) invites you to enjoy the pleasures of growing and savoring edible herbs and flowers year-round.

Hélène Baril is a graduate of the Montreal Botanical Garden's School of Horticulture. A trainer and lecturer, notably for the Quebec Federation of Horticultural and Ecological Societies, she is also a columnist and landscape design consultant. She coordinated the writing of the Sélection Passions Jardins guide and authored *Plantes décoratifs pour patio et balcon * and *Fines herbes et fleurs comestibles pour les jardiniers gourmands* (Bertrand Dumont publisher).

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Author: Hélène Baril
Edition: Broquet
Publication date: 2023-01-03
Size: 15.5 cm x 23.0 cm
Pages: 192
Binding: Softcover
ISBN: 9782896547562
Language: French

If you don't aspire to become a mushroom expert but simply want to learn how to recognize the best-tasting and easiest-to-identify species, this book is for you. This little guide will introduce you to a fascinating world of shapes, colors, and, even more interestingly, flavors.

Interest in wild mushrooms is growing. However, it's not always easy to distinguish between dangerous and edible species. If you don't want to become a mushroom expert, but simply want to learn how to recognize the best-tasting and easiest-to-identify varieties, this book is for you. As for its name, after tasting the same mushroom several times, you'll eventually remember it. This book was designed to simplify the search for and identification of wild mushrooms. With the help of 220 highly accurate color photos, Mr. Leclerc explains how to easily navigate these pages and identify about fifty different wild mushrooms. Learn where, when, and how to pick them. Furthermore, the author explains how to prepare, dehydrate, dry, freeze, and enjoy mushrooms.

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Author: Yvon Leclerc
Edition: Broquet
Publication date: 2021-10-19
Size: 12.5 cm x 20.5 cm
Pages: 140
Binding: Softcover
ISBN: 9782896546947
Language: French

The objectives of this manual are to introduce the world of bees, to understand how they function and to share good beekeeping practices.

Alain Péricard has developed a small apiary (35-40 hives) whose management is respected by his peers. He generously shares the fruits of his experience and knowledge to support anyone wishing to begin or improve their beekeeping skills. This new edition presents the latest advances in theoretical and technical knowledge and will teach you:

• the basics of bee biology and its interactions with the environment;
• the resources needed to install your beehives and choose your site wisely;
• the essential equipment and tools to accomplish the various tasks throughout the beekeeping season;
• how to identify, prevent and protect your beehives from diseases, parasites and predators, and how to maintain healthy colonies;
• the specific techniques for interventions concerning the queen and genetic selection;
• how to extract, use and process honey and other bee products;
• how to promote vigorous colonies at the end of the critical overwintering period.

Framing his approach within the necessary reconfiguration of our relationship with nature, the author further explains all that interacting with bees brings us, both collectively and individually, including their importance for the environment, food, and health, as well as our simple pleasure. Richly illustrated and written by an experienced beekeeper, this book has established itself since its first edition as an essential reference in ecological beekeeping in the French-speaking world.

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Author: Alain Péricard
Preface: Pierre Rabhi
Illustration: Cécile Liénaux
Edition: Ecosociété
Dimensions: 22 x 22 cm (8.6 x 8.6 in)
Page: 360
Publication date: May 15, 2023
ISBN: 9782897198916

A guide to identifying, preventing and ecologically controlling pests and diseases of vegetables.

The era of indiscriminately using chemical treatments in our vegetable gardens is over. Gardeners, more aware of the importance of maintaining the ecosystem, are seeking more ecological ways to minimize damage caused by pests and diseases.