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Mugwort annual is an annual herbaceous plant native to Asia. Used in traditional Chinese medicine to fight fevers, it has been present in its pharmacopoeia for more than 2,000 years. Apart from its interesting medicinal properties, it is a good companion in the garden and its sweet fragrance will enchant you. To go further.

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Putting the bag 24 hours in the freezer before sowing helps germination. For the seed harvest, October-November but before the frosts

This variety was introduced by the Burpee company who discovered it at a gardener's in the United States. Small to medium caliber, round and red, this variety is distinguished above all by an astonishing ability to keep once picked. Indeed, if you pick it green you can keep it for several months!


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Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions about 10 days before planting by taking them out during the day.
When planting, lay the plants horizontally, arching them slightly to bring out the leaves upwards.

**Attention: Some varieties of lupines are toxic, including their seeds. Make sure to protect your children and pets.**

Easy to grow, lupines produce beautiful flower spikes in white, pink, and blue-violet, highly valued by pollinating insects. Typical of traditional gardens, they also make wonderful cut flowers. However, they only flower from their second year onwards

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STRATIFICATION AND/OR SCARIFICATION GREATLY ASSISTS GERMINATION See our Stratification Guide in our Blog menu!

Decorative and edible climbing bean. Children love to open the green pods and discover the large two-tone beans. Cover trellises, fences and gazebos with beautiful scarlet red and white flowers that are sure to attract hummingbirds. In the garden, beans provide nitrogen to the soil and promote the cultivation of other vegetables.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Avoid handling or removing weeds when the beans are wet to prevent the spread of disease. Must be staked, can reach 4 meters high. When the seedlings have started to sprout, ensure that the plants do not lack water until the first true leaves appear.

The "black giant of Russia" is a long root also called black salsify. Its name derives from the Italian (bark) and (black). It belongs to the Asteraceae family, as can be guessed from the shape of its yellow flowers. The leaves and flower tops can be eaten before they hatch, like small broccoli. We will eat the root, with white flesh, during the first or second year. It is best to peel the roots using gloves as the latex they produce can be messy. Otherwise, simply boil them for 20 to 30 minutes before peeling them to avoid this inconvenience. This plant requires deep soil to be at its best. Left in the ground over winter, even here in Quebec, scorzonera will bloom the following year. When the flowers open and turn fluffy, you can harvest the seeds, but beware the birds, especially the goldfinches, love them! Scorzonera is rich in carbohydrates, mineral salts and provitamin A.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Pulling out is tricky if your soil is a bit heavy, best to dig a side trench and tip the plants over. Cutting the bloom will strengthen the root. Can be ready in the first year in the fall, but the root will be bigger in the second and third year.

These giants won’t go unnoticed in your garden!

Indeed, mammoth sunflowers can grow over 3m in height, and they produce gorgeous yellow flowers that can reach more than 30 cm in diameter.
Despite their height, they do not require any tutoring. They can however be a tutor themselves for your other climbing plants such as beans!
Thanks to their fast growth, these sunflowers can also create seasonal plant walls, hedgerows and windbreaks.
The seeds are rich and can be enjoyed by birds as much as by humans!

CARE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS : Towards the end of September, sunflower seeds start to reach maturity. The stem dries up and the flower starts to bend down. It’s time to harvest! Cut the entire flower heads. Let them dry in a dry space. Check regularly to make sure the sunflowers are not getting moldy. After a few days, the seeds will sound ‘hollow’ and ‘dry’ when running your fingers over them. You then only need to rub over to remove what’s left of the flowers, and scratch with your fingers to detach the seeds.

Hopi Black Dye sunflowers grow tall and strong, and their flower have sunny yellow petals with a dark purple center. This sunflower variety comes from the Hopi, a Native American tribe, who used it for dyeing. They used it to create grey and purples hues on their basketry and textiles, like cotton and wool. The seeds are edible for humans and birds, and are rich and easy to shell.

CARE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS : Towards the end of September, sunflower seeds start to reach maturity. The stem dries up and the flower starts to bend down. It’s time to harvest! Cut the entire flower heads. Let them dry in a dry space. Check regularly to make sure the sunflowers are not getting moldy. After a few days, the seeds will sound ‘hollow’ and ‘dry’ when running your fingers over them. You then only need to rub over to remove what’s left of the flowers, and scratch with your fingers to detach the seeds.

Dyer's coreopsises are originally from the North American prairies. Their bloom is abundant, colorful, and a delight for pollinators. As its name suggests, it is commonly used for natural dyes. Coreopsis gives rich yellows, oranges, and rusty browns. It works especially well on fiber proteins such as wool and silk.

Swamp milkweed. is a perennial native to Canada, like its cousin the Syriac milkweed. There both absolutely essential to monarch butterflies in addition to offering beautiful pink/red and fragrant flowers. This is the only plant on which its caterpillars feed. It does not require much maintenance and it can grow very well in poor soil. It is a must for gardeners who want to contribute to biodiversity

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This plant requires stratification! For more information, visit our stratification guide in our "Blog" menu.

Family heirloom from Vancouver, carefully cultivated since 1950! With its succulent and juicy flesh, this tomato plant delivers an exceptional yield, stretching from mid-season until the first frost.

Adapted to regions with short growing seasons and/or cool summers, this variety bears witness to the passion and expertise passed down through generations within the Ross family. An enduring love story with the land, spanning over 70 years, is woven into each harvest. A symphony of traditions, care, and bountiful harvests, eternally embedded in the family legacy.

This Chinese broccoli, also called Kai lan, is perfectly adapted to Quebec summers, and tolerates light frosts in the fall.
The great advantage of this vegetable compared to traditional broccoli is its ease of cultivation. Instead of waiting for it to form a ball like the latter, which sometimes never happens, we harvest small, thin and delicate broccoli throughout its flowering. It is extremely prolific, and its taste resembles broccoli with a touch of mustard.

Cats like to eat grasses: in addition to containing several vitamins, folic acid and fiber, the grass helps to purge their system and evacuate the hairs that they swallow by licking their coat. And best of all...they leave your precious plants alone during this time.
Plant at any time of year in a small, well-moistened pot.

Psssst: It's important to note that oatmeal for cats differs from catnip, which is a separate plant in the mint family and often causes a euphoric reaction in cats. We also sell catnip!

This fragrant tobacco is a popular ornamental plant for its scented flowers. It exhibits visually and olfactorily appealing features, making it a popular addition to gardens for those seeking a plant that is both aesthetic and fragrant.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
If you are planting tobacco for leaf harvest, remove the flowers. The leaves are picked when yellow or brown. If you want to collect seeds and leave food for pollinators, let the flowers bloom. You can also harvest the leaves, but there will be fewer of them.

Discover an ancestral and robust climbing snow pea that provides an abundance of pods over an extended period. The tender pods, measuring between 10 and 12 cm, will bring a deliciously sweet flavor to your dishes until the first frost.

Using a net or stakes can aid in harvesting, as it can reach a height of 2 meters. Peas thrive with consistent watering.

This vibrant red tomato, developed in the 1950s at the Morden Experimental Farm in Manitoba, stands out for its early production, making it ideal for regions with short growing seasons. The smooth, slightly flattened fruits, measuring 10 cm in diameter, boast firm and flavorful flesh with a refreshing tang. Perfect for slicing or canning, this determinate variety also exhibits good resistance to fusarium wilt and verticillium wilt.

The "Dix Doigts de Naples" tomato, originating from the Naples region in Italy, is a semi-determinate variety of the San Marzano type. It consistently produces elongated red fruits in clusters. These hollow tomatoes, low in juice and seeds, are ideal for canning, sauces, coulis, and salads.

CARE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions about 10 days before planting by exposing them during the day. Lay the plants horizontally, gently bending them to bring the leaves upward.

The Butterhead Lettuce from "Bon Jardinier" is an heirloom variety, ideal for summer cultivation. With thick, crunchy leaves, pale green bordered in red, it delivers excellent flavor. Its resistance to heat and drought slows down the process of going to seed. As the quintessential leafy vegetable, this lettuce, which can grow quite large, is prized for its quality, whether used in salads or as a side dish.