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Cultiving Pawpaw in Québec Pawpaw (Asimina triloba), also known as the American custard apple or “poor man’s banana,” is a fruit tree that is gaining popularity in Quebec. Adapted to temperate climate...

Ancestral Conseils de culture Heirloom fruits Patrimoine Premières Nations

Feb. 19, 2025

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How to successfully grow peppers in Quebec

Réussir la culture des poivrons au Québec Cultiver des poivrons au Québec peut sembler un défi en raison des variations climatiques, mais avec de bonnes pratiques, on peut y arriver. Voici un blogue p...

Ancestral Conseils de culture Permaculture Sowing techniques

Dec. 17, 2024

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Beans culture in Quebec

Beans culture in Quebec Beans are an essential vegetable for every gardener, whether beginner or experienced. Easy to grow, productive, and rich in nutrients, they adapt to various climates and soils....

Ancestral Conseils de culture Permaculture Sowing techniques

Dec. 17, 2024

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The Garlic from the Jesuit House

(Originally published in the 2016 issue of Semences du Patrimoine) It was during a Seed Festival in Quebec that I first met Kevin Bouchard. Among the crowd visiting the booths that day, he approached ...

Ancestral Lieux historiques

Sep. 19, 2024

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Pictogram Legend

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Nettoyage des semences Techniques de production de semences

Aug. 5, 2024

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The Story of the Mémé de Beauce Tomato

The story begins in St-Joseph-de-Beauce The story begins in St-Joseph-de-Beauce in 1995, on the property of a certain Mr. Lessard. Little is known about this discreet man, except that his land contain...

Ancestral Patrimoine Canadien

Apr. 13, 2024

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The key to germination: STRATIFICATION

Stratification encourages seed germination by mimicking the natural conditions they encounter during winter. This process is particularly useful for perennial plants, trees, and shrubs whose seeds req...

Sowing techniques

Apr. 11, 2024

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The Story of the Quebec Gourgane

This spring, I received an envelope by mail. A padded envelope that I quickly opened because I suspected it contained seeds. I have always enjoyed surprises. Inside were a few dented beans, slightly s...

Ancestral Recettes du Québec

Apr. 7, 2024

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Cherokee Trail of Tears

Old varieties have a very special way of reminding us of our history. Their name evokes people, communities or highlights that remind us of each spring, when it is time to sow them. The tradition that...

Lieux historiques Patrimoine Premières Nations Person linked to agriculture in Quebec

Apr. 7, 2024

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Léon's currant tomato

Léon and I were definitely not the best friends in the world. When I entered the community garden, he was all smiles. As president, he kept the garden clean like cleaning a hotel room. Any gardener wh...

Ancestral Lieux historiques Person linked to agriculture in Quebec

Apr. 7, 2024

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The Disappearance of Textile Linen

I drive my shovel firmly into the soft spring soil. The mosquitoes haven’t come out yet, a light northeasterly wind is blowing, but you can feel the sun’s rays growing stronger and more confident with...

Ancestral Patrimoine Canadien

Apr. 2, 2024

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The fabulous story of the Fidelutza bean

Some events are so fortuitous that we sometimes wonder if chance is playing on us. The history of cultivated fruits and vegetables is so intrinsically linked to the history of people that sometimes on...

Ancestral Lieux historiques Person linked to agriculture in Quebec

Mar. 21, 2024

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