Gardening cont.
Location, location, location
Hrycyna spends her days helping customers over- come said challenges and develop the yards they want to have — a dream gig given her plant passion. “I love that clear roof above my head so that I can see the season and I can see the sky every day,” she says. Here, Hrycyna offers up some pointers for getting your edible goods off to a strong start this spring.
Even the greenest of thumbs struggle with
crops here and there, so don’t let the chance of seedlings not taking root deter you from digging in, says Hrycyna, who took to gardening at the age of three and fondly remem- bers spending summers growing veggies on her grandparents’ Saskatchewan farm. Since taking ownership of St. Mary’s Nursery and Garden Centre in 2007,
Before you can even think about churning up soil, it’s imperative that new gardeners discover their growing space to see how many daylight hours it gets. “Vegetables themselves love to grow mostly in full sun, and it’s kind of disheart- ening if you choose an area first thing in the spring when the leaves are off the tree only to discover later than two-thirds of the time your garden is in the shade,” Hrycyna says. In addition to choosing the sunniest spot, you’ll want to consider whether you want to garden direct to ground or in a raised planter — and that might depend on your age. “When you’re looking at the demographics of gardening, the younger you are and if you want to have a very large garden, direct to ground is probably more beneficial. But some gardeners, as they get older, they don’t want to be on their knees.” The best choice is the choice that works for you, Hrycyna says.
You’ll want to consider whether you want to garden direct to ground or in a raised planter — and that might depend on your age.
42 PARADE of HOMES SPRING 2024
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