Growing cat grass
If you’re a cat lover, ensuring a comfortable, healthy, and entertaining environment is the ultimate goal for your pet. If your cat is already spoiled with tons of toys and treats, cat grass is a fun and healthy item to…
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.
Fall curb appeal
It’s time to start thinking about creating fall curb appeal to celebrate harvest season. Whether you’re looking to spruce up the place for prospective buyers, holiday guests, or simply to ensuring your property is well-kept. Fall curb appeal is all…
Border garden
Looking for a classic way to bring visual interest to your yard? It’s time to pack in the perennials! And there’s no better way than a flowering border garden. The border garden, also called a herbaceous border or perennial border…
Arctic apples
Arctic® Apples is a brand that offers non-browning versions of popular heritage apple varieties. Arctic® Apples are genetically engineered with gene silencing to delay the browning of the flesh after the apple is cut. Here are the three varieties of…
Braeburn apples
Braeburn apples are known for their zesty flavor, crisp texture, and excellent baking characteristics. These apples are quite large and sport an attractive striped red and yellow peel. This sweet-tart variety tastes fresh and citrusy, with a hint of autumn…
McIntosh apples
McIntosh apples are known for their balanced tart flavor, fine tender texture, bright white flesh, and bright red & green bicolor peel. This variety was discovered in Canada in the early 1800s, making it a true heritage apple. These apples…
20+ strawberry planter ideas
It’s time to plant some fresh strawberries! These delectable little berry plants grow very well in containers of all types. Here are 20+ strawberry planter ideas to get you inspired! 1. Classic strawberry pot The classic strawberry planter is a…
Pink Lady apples
Pink Lady® is a specialty brand of apples that offers the very best fruits of the Cripps Pink variety. Pink Lady apples are known for their distinctive rosy blush coloring on an otherwise green peel and their balanced sweet-tart flavor…
Golden Delicious apples
Golden Delicious apples are popular, medium-sized apples with a crisp firm texture and juicy sweet flavor. These tasty apples have a creamy-white interior and a thin yellow peel with light speckles. This variety is perfect for baking into a scrumptious…
Granny Smith apples
The Granny Smith apple is a popular tart variety with bright green skin and a distinct sour taste. Discovered in 1800s Australia, this beloved cultivar is meant for fresh eating and is also popular in baking, making it a wonderful…
30 green apples
Green apples are specific varieties that remain green when ripe. Green apple varieties include heirloom favorites like Granny Smith, Rhode Island Greening, and Newtown Pippin, as well as modern introductions such as Shamrock, Smeralda, and Crispin. The green peel (and…
Fuji apples
Fuji apples are known for their incredible sweet flavor, crisp texture, and soft-pink skin. Developed at the Tohoku Research Station in Fujisaki, Japan in the late 1930s, the Fuji is a wonderful all-around apple. This large variety is well suited…