Mary Jane Duford is a certified Master Gardener and permaculture garden designer with over a decade of hands-on experience. Beyond her gardening prowess, Mary Jane holds a distinct edge as a Professional Engineer, an expertise that often intertwines with her gardening methodologies, bringing a unique perspective to her readers.
She is the proud founder of the gardening website Home for the Harvest, a platform that welcomes millions of readers each year. She’s been spotlighted as a go-to gardening expert by notable publications like Better Homes & Gardens, Good Housekeeping, Martha Stewart, Insider, Bob Vila, Mother Earth News, Mother Earth Gardener, Heirloom Gardener Magazine, Realtor.com, Family Handyman, The Spruce, Taste of Home, Hunker, Real Simple, and the National Garden Bureau.
Delving deep into specific fields of study within horticulture, Mary Jane has an extensive knowledge base on sustainable gardening practices, soil science, and selecting cultivars well-suited to home gardeners. Her passion isn’t just limited to plants; she’s a staunch advocate for holistic, eco-friendly gardening techniques that benefit both flora and fauna.
Currently residing in the picturesque Okanagan Valley, Mary Jane cherishes the time she spends with her family amidst nature, always exploring, learning, and growing both as a gardener and as an individual.
Snapshot of Experience
Bachelor of Applied Science, Civil Engineering
University of British Columbia, Faculty of Applied Science
2021 Digital Contributor
Mother Earth News
International Engineering Exchange Student
University of Edinburgh, School of Engineering
RBC Innovation Award
Royal Bank of Canada
Featured Garden Blogger (Print Edition, Fall 2017)
Heirloom Gardener Magazine (now Mother Earth Gardener)
Volunteer Early Years Science Teacher
Girl Guides & Various Schools in West Africa
Permaculture Design Certificate
Permaculture Institute
Workshop Presenter
Wild Oak Freestyle Holiday Workshops
