★Works by Bertrand Dumont, a renowned Quebec horticulturist and winner of the Henri Tuscher Prize, since 1999 the Henri Tuscher Prize has been awarded to those who have made a significant contribution to the development of horticulture in Quebec.
★From forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden to Mediterranean figs, this book tells the myths, legends, and true histories of more than 30 fruits, giving readers a feast that perfectly matches culture and life history.

Two titles in this series: Amazing Fruits;Amazing Vegetables and Herbs

Guaranteed to delight plant lovers. A book that traces the rich history of fruit across the globe, written by an author who has been a leader in the field of horticulture for over 40 years.

Étonnantes histoires de fruits Take a fascinating journey through centuries and across continents as you explore the origins of fruits. The author highlights roughly thirty different species, guiding the reader through history’s twists and turns from Japan to Île d’Orléans and more. The book features popular fruits such as apples and pears, along with lesser-knows species such as seaberry and squashberry. Since fruits often grows on trees— nearer to the sky, and therefore to God—nobles took more of an interest in them compared to vegetables. They actively documented their observations and worked to develop production techniques.

These pioneers helped adapt crops to different environments and produce new varieties.

BERTRAND DUMONT
has spent more than 40 years sharing all the knowledge he has collected as an horticulturist. He is the recipient of the Prix Henry-Teuscher, awarded by the Montreal Botanical Garden.
His successful titles Urban Garden and Container Gardening, published with MultiMondes, are among some 40 books he has authored.