When the fresh scent of flowers and dirt hits your senses, you know you’ve arrived at Gardenscape. Now in its 36th year, the annual backyard living show is once again taking over Prairieland Park this weekend. This year’s Gardenscape will be a farewell of sorts for Susan Kuzma, manager of signature events at Prairieland Park, as she will retire next month after 44 years with the organization.
She remembers for the first Gardenscape in 1990, no one knew if it would succeed. Decades later, this local “backyard living show” has evolved to become one of Canada’s premier lifestyle and horticulture shows. Even as trends come and go, education remains a major part of the show’s mission.
The focus this year will be on growing a healthier sustainable community, sustainable landscape practices, and the benefits of urban gardening. Kuzma explains that gardening continues to be of interest to local residents. “People are now considering what they can grow themselves.
If they can be able to sustain themselves with fruits and vegetables, I’m sure that would be a massive savings for their overall grocery bill,” says Kuzma. In addition to gardening hints, the show has a variety of exhibitors and vendors. “There are a lot of experts here within the show to be able to help,” Kuzma says – not only showcasing the latest products available, but also the experts found right here in Saskatoon.
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