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Garden Map
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.
Number of plants to grow
To plan a garden you’ll love, it’s important to choose the right number of plants to grow so you’ll have an abundant harvest without feeling overwhelmed. There are a few factors to consider when planning out your numbers, including how much you’d like to…
What to grow in your garden
Choosing what to grow in your garden is one of the most enjoyable steps of garden planning. Dreaming of an abundant garden is enough to make anyone look forward to early spring. With early spring in mind, it’s easy to flip open…
3 types of gardens
There are many types of gardens to choose from when you start growing your own food. From tropical plants to herb gardens to flower gardens, The different types of gardens each have their own benefits, drawbacks, and reasons why they suit various growing environments. Here are the best types of…
How to find your growing zone
Figuring out your local planting zone is one of the most important steps when you start gardening. Your local climate growing zone which can be found by entering your zip code into the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map gives you an…
How to find a garden mentor
Connecting with other gardeners is an essential factor in success when starting a garden. Experienced gardeners are often happy to help out and can point you in the right direction by answering your gardening questions! Even an experienced garden mentor will have lots…
How to set gardening goals
What’s your goal for your garden this season? Some gardeners hope to reduce the cost of groceries. Others are planning to show their children how vegetables are grown. Many people take up gardening as a relaxing and physically active hobby. Each one…
Mini wood bead wreath ornaments
These mini wreath tree ornaments made from wooden beads are a quick, easy Christmas DIY project to make your own Christmas ornaments. Simple wooden beaded wreaths look lovely on the tree or hanging in a window with some fairy lights.…
Natural Christmas decorations
With all the glitter and shine of the holiday season, it can be relaxing to spend a bit of quiet time making natural Christmas decorations. There is something lovely about making your own ornaments, garlands, and wreaths. It’s also nice to have a little touch…
Pinecone garland
Looking for a festive and traditional way to decorate your home for the holidays? Look no further than this easy DIY pine cone garland! All you need are some pine cones, string, and a few other materials to create a…
Succulent bowl
Succulents are beautiful, low-maintenance, and fun to grow. By learning how to grow a succulent bowl, you can bring a bit of nature indoors for the cooler months with a minimal amount of effort. These succulent bowl gardens can be made…
Best gardening books
The best gardening books inspire us to create amazing gardens. This list of gardening books includes excellent references, wonderful classics, and genuinely good gardening information. Here are some of my favourite garden books as well as some classic gardening books and specialty reads.…