Repotting Monstera
To repot a Monstera, choose a new planter that has a drainage hole at the bottom. You’ll also need airy, organic potting mix. Once you’ve got your supplies, gently pull the Monstera plant out of its existing planter pot. If…
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.
Flower borders
Flower borders are the mainstay of ornamental landscaping. These long flower beds decorate the perimeter of a yard or pathway with a succession of gorgeous blooms throughout the growing season. Here are the basics of planting and growing flower border…
Green plastic watering cans
A good green plastic watering can is one of those gardening tools that is incredibly useful each day in the garden. While I love my cute little watering cans and my fancy metal watering can, my green plastic watering can…
Fiskars pruners review
Fiskars Pruners are a mainstay in the garden and home landscape. These trusty, everyday hand-held pruning shears have certainly earned a spot in my garden tool kit. Fiskars Pruners are well-made, well-priced pruning shears designed for home gardeners doing light…
Digz garden gloves review
Looking for effective, lovely-looking garden gloves that don’t break the bank? I use Digz garden gloves. Digz Garden Gloves is a brand of gardening gloves offered in a variety of women’s sizes, patterns, and fabric materials. Digz makes some of…
How to grow strawberries
Strawberries are perennial fruiting plants that can be grown from seeds, bare-root plants, or potted strawberry plants from the garden center. Your strawberry plants can be grown in the ground, in a raised garden bed, or in many types of…
Ivy plant
There are many things you should know about ivy plants before trying to plant and grow them. Here are the main things to learn before growing an ivy plant at home. Ivy (Hedera) Ivy plants are native to East Asia,…
The First-Time Gardener, by Sean & Allison McManus
Are you a first-time gardener hoping to grow your own beautiful garden? Look no further than this thoughtful, practical beginner gardening book from the bloggers behind Spoken Garden. The First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers, is an introductory gardening book…
How to plant daylilies
Daylilies are low-maintenance flowering perennial plants known for their abundance of cheery blooms. Here’s how to plant daylilies in your garden. Choosing daylily plants There are many different types of daylilies to consider for planting in your landscape. These beauties…
How to plant lily bulbs
Lilies are among the most dramatically beautiful perennial flowers in the garden. Fortunately for us beginner gardeners, they’re also very easy to plant and care for! Here are all the details about planting lily bulbs in your flower garden. 1.…
Earth Day gardening ideas
Gardening is a wonderful way to celebrate Earth Day by working in harmony with nature. Whether you’d like to start growing some of your own food, supporting biodiversity, or switching to natural lawn & garden products, there are many ways…
Planting hosta bulbs
Hosta bulbs, or “bare-root” hostas, are dormant hosta plants sold during the offseason. While these roots aren’t technically bulbs in a botanical sense, they are generally sold alongside spring bulbs in garden centers and big box stores. Fortunately, planting them…