DIY photo cube ornament
This photo cube ornament was such a fun Christmas craft! It’s inspired by one of our family’s favorite tree ornaments. My parents’ friends made us our first photo cube ornament 25 years ago. It’s such a joy to find it…
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.
Paper house ornaments
These paper house ornaments were a lovely little holiday craft to do while the snow was blanketing our neighborhood last weekend. Simple yet elegant, these little paper houses are lovely on the Christmas tree. Our paper house ornaments were super…
Popsicle stick sled ornaments
These popsicle stick sled ornaments are adorable! Here’s how to make your own tiny wooden sleigh ornaments using popsicle sticks and glue. They’re easier than they look! Supplies for popsicle stick sled ornaments Here are the supplies you’ll need for…
DIY mitten ornaments
These cute DIY mitten ornaments are absolutely gorgeous on the Christmas tree! They are made of felted fabric with a pretty embroidered snowflake and finished with a classic blanket stitch around the perimeter. They’re the perfect mini mittens to bring…
DIY cookie cutter ornaments
These cookie-cutter ornaments are the perfect way to remember a family trip, garden harvest, or another wonderful memory at Christmas time. DIY cookie-cutter Christmas ornaments First, find cookie cutters in holiday shapes to match your tree. This year we did…
How to grow tomatoes
Tomatoes are the highlight of the garden! Here’s everything you need to know about how to grow tomatoes, including which type to pick, how to plant them, and how to keep the plants healthy. Here are the basics of growing…
Best tasting tomatoes
The best-tasting tomatoes are the ones picked straight from the vine and eaten in the garden while they’re still warm from the sun. There is nothing quite like the flavor of a homegrown tomato. They are nature’s perfect blend of…
Organic fertilizer
Organic fertilizer, derived from plant or animal matter, enriches soil with nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium while improving soil structure, moisture retention, and beneficial microorganism growth. A good organic fertilizer: All about organic fertilizer So, what is organic fertilizer?…
Epsom salt for plants: Good or bad for the garden?
Who has seen the recommendation to add Epsom salt to your roses, tomatoes, or just indiscriminately all over the garden!? I certainly have. Epsom salt is a mineral often promoted as an “organic” plant fertilizer for tomatoes, peppers, and gardens…
How to compost
Learning how to compost will teach you how to speed up the natural decomposition of biological materials. Composting is SO helpful in diverting food and yard waste from landfills. It also happens to make a wonderful soil amendment for your…
Best time to prune trees
Wondering when is the best time to prune trees? While you can get out the pruning tools any old time, there really is a preferred time of year for tree trimming. The best time to prune most trees is at…
17 types of glass Christmas ornaments
Glass Christmas ornaments are a stunning addition to traditional holiday decor. Here are some of the best classic types of glass tree ornaments to add to your family’s holiday decor collection. Types of Glass Christmas Ornaments: Now let’s check out…