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It is time for the sun to set on the Floramont Journal for a bit. While Floramont will continue to exist, this journal will pause for the...

The seemingly charming 1800's era book, Le Livre de Ménage, Recettes Utiles par Mme. Winslow, actually mentions growing sweet potato...

Today, let's honor our Veterans. After all, where would we be without them? Return to the Floramont Journal

Today, let's look at the location where New France was officially launched, I'île Sainte-Croix. This island represents the beginning of...

Autumn has finally arrived! Zack the cat appears pleased now that it's pumpkin time! However, there are not many autumn leaves yet here...

Today's article features a French-to-English translation of an excerpt from Les Libellules de Québec by Adrien Robert. Even though this...

Why Québec? Why the fascination with French-Canadian culture and history? Why the interest in Acadia's past and persistent presence? My...

We can talk a lot about what has been grown in Québec, as we did in Boucherville, an Agriculturist's Dream (and Reality). Would you like...

If you are outside Québec, then you may not know much about Boucherville or its founder, eminent pioneer, military leader, governor, and...

How about brushing up on your French while indulging in the world of dragonflies? Luckily, the generous Bibliothèque et Archives...

Okay, so this map has really tiny print, but if you have French-Canadian heritage, then you must visit this link to magnify the land...

If you read the last article in this journal, then you know I mentioned the inclusion of more maps in future articles. Well, I was hoping...

Happy 4th of July! Whether you are reading this on the 4th or not, it doesn't matter. The independence of the United States should be...

A beautiful summer sunset over the Peaks of Otter in Virginia. Return to the Floramont Journal

June 24th is the official holiday for St. John the Baptist, known in French as Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste. This day is celebrated in...

Summer is here! While most people are enjoying the outdoors this summer, this is a time of reflection for Floramont. The intention of...

Imagine my delight when my mother arrived with bags of "mystery" items. The first item I happened to grab was this weathered poem. It was...

The day after I posted the article Celebrating Your Roots with Grapevines, I walked through Cabernet Lane in the little vineyard. Imagine...

Happy Birthday to John Randolph of Roanoke, born on June 2, 1773. This gentleman of Virginia was unique among his peers for numerous...

When sifting through genealogy records, it is fascinating to learn about the cultures of other nations. However, it is just as important...