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Mary Jane Duford

Mary Jane Duford

Mary Jane Duford is a quintessential Canadian gardener. An engineer by trade, she tends to an ever-expanding collection of plants. In her world, laughter blooms as freely as her flowers, and every plant is raised with a dash of Canadian grit. Mary Jane is a certified Master Gardener and also holds a Permaculture Design Certificate. She's also a proud mom of three, teaching her little sprouts the crucial difference between a garden friend and foe. When she's not playing in the dirt, Mary Jane revels in her love for Taylor Swift, Gilmore Girls, ice hockey, and the surprisingly soothing sounds of bluegrass covers of classic hip-hop songs. She invites you to join her garden party, a place where you can share in the joy of growing and where every day is a new opportunity to find the perfect spot for yet another plant.

Brandywine tomato

Ripe brandywine tomato

Looking for a big, delicious, fresh heirloom tomato? Look no further than the prized Brandywine tomato! The Brandywine Tomato is a large, red-pink heirloom tomato cultivar prized among tomato lovers for its delicious taste and consistency when eaten fresh. These…

Amazon basics garden tools

Amazon basics garden tool set

Amazon Basics Garden Tools are beginner-level gardening tools perfect for new gardeners and gardening enthusiasts. The 3-piece set is one of the best toolsets for beginner gardeners given the value for the money. Read on to learn all about Amazon…

Repotting snake plant

Repotting snake plant

Repotting a snake plant starts with finding a lightweight organic potting mix, such as a high-quality succulent & cacti soil blend. You’ll also need a planter slightly wider than the existing pot with at least one drainage hole at the…

AeroGarden review

Aerogarden review

AeroGarden is a line of self-contained indoor gardening systems designed for easy, low-maintenance growing of herbs, salad greens, and other plants. Each Aerogarden includes an LED plant light, a water tank with a pump, and slots to hold proprietary “plant…

Types of peonies

Types of peonies - categories, classification, colors, cultivar examples (varieties)

Peony plants fall into one of three categories: herbaceous peonies, tree peonies, and intersectional/Itoh peonies (modern crosses between herbaceous and tree types). The shape of the flowers ranges from airy, delicate blooms to bodacious, frilly pom-pom puffs. Peony flower blooms…

The best time to start a garden

The best time to start a garden

Starting a garden is no easy project, but if it’s something that you are thinking of undertaking, it’s important to know what you will need to do to help cultivate and nourish it (and when!). Among other things, an essential…

VivoSun grow bags review

Vivosun grow bag

Looking for cost-effective planters for your plants? It’s time to try VivoSun grow bags. VivoSun Grow Bags are great container-gardening grow bag option at an affordable price. These breathable fabric plant pots stand up nicely on the patio while allowing…

How to start a flower bed

Every time spring comes around, it’s hard not to feel like that grassy yard is missing something when it comes to style. If you want to add some color and variety, why not create a flower bed? Building a flower…

Modern landscaping

Modern landscaping - ideas & tips

While there are countless styles of residential landscaping to choose from, contemporary homes often benefit from complementary modern landscaping. Well thought-out landscaping enhances both curb appeal of modern homes, as well as the practical use of the space (both front…