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Hi! I’m Mary Jane Duford. I started this blog as a novice gardener in 2015, driven by passion and curiosity. Today, I’m a certified Master Gardener and Permaculture Garden Designer, dedicated to teaching and inspiring others. Meet the team!
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How to grow roses
Growing roses offers the dual reward of vibrant blooms paired with lovely fragrance. But these…
Coffee grounds for plants
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