About me
Emily and Carol have been Master Gardener Volunteers since 2021 and co-lead the management of the S.M.A.R.T. Garden. The S.M.A.R.T. Garden is a demonstration garden located at Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) Heinz Center Building and in partnership with RCTC and the Rochester Garden and Flower Club. Since beginning leadership of the garden, they have aimed for the community to know and enjoy the garden space by beginning free, educational programs for adults and youth using the garden as an outdoor classroom. From the extension website, "University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteers help their neighbors understand and use research-based information and practices that can improve their quality of life while minimizing negative impacts on the environment and natural resources. Master Gardeners strive to make scientific knowledge understandable to all. They inspire and encourage lifelong learning through continued scientific exploration and discovery".
