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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.

How to make a round concrete table top

Modern patio furniture on grey wooden deck with glass door and umbrella

Am I the only one dreaming of patio furniture that’s WAY outside the budget!? We are remodeling the new sundeck at my folks’ newly-renovated mid-century modern rancher. After realizing that the round dining table my mom wanted was crazy expensive,…

Best organic fertilizer

General purpose organic fertilizer

Where would our gardens be without great organic fertilizer!? This article explains the best organic fertilizer options for feeding your plants naturally. The best organic fertilizers use minerals derived from naturally occurring sources rather than relying on synthetic nutrients produced…

Wood bead and felt ball ornaments

Learn how to make felt ornaments with this easy-to-follow christmas craft tutorial! These felted ornaments are perfect for minimalist or scandinavian christmas decor. #scandinavian #minimalist #christmas #scandinavianornaments

This DIY tutorial shows how to make simple wood & felt ball ornaments. These handmade Scandinavian Christmas ornaments are perfect for modern Christmas decor (and they also make lovely gifts)! They almost look like little minimalist snowmen, perfect for a…

How to make twig reindeer

I love twig reindeer at christmas! They're such a cute christmas craft for a girls' night. They look so great on the christmas mantle too. Here's how to make your own twig reindeer! #twigreindeer #stickreindeer #diyreindeer #reindeermantle

Twig reindeer are so cute! They’re definitely up there in my all-time favorite Christmas crafts. Making Christmas twig reindeer is actually pretty easy if you’ve got the right supplies. It’s a great project for a craft night or to do…

Knitting baby socks

I love these adorable baby socks! They're mini baby work socks just like real lumberjack socks or monkey socks. Super cute! #babysocks #knitting #worksocks #babyworksocks

My mom just finished knitting these adorable baby socks for the wee one! They are super cute and stay on her feet really well. It took a while to find a good knitting pattern for baby socks but the search…

Eco friendly garden

Eco-friendly garden

Eco-friendly gardening focuses on working with nature to create a thriving, productive garden for humans, wildlife, and the overall ecosystem. The best eco-gardens are regenerative (self-sustaining), just as ecosystems in nature support themselves. 1. Grow some of your own food…