Mission

Ramsey County Garden Education Volunteers share research-based knowledge and develop collaborative relationships to strengthen the important role of plants and horticulture, and the impact on local ecosystems in all Minnesota communities. We are trained by the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program.

The mission of the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program is to share research-based horticultural knowledge and practices, cultivate diverse collaborations, support project-based volunteer activities and inspire change to promote healthy people, healthy communities and a healthy planet.

Goals

We prioritize sustainability and community support to make a positive impact on the planet.

Ways We Serve

Ramsey County Garden Education Volunteers connect research-based yard and garden resources with our community in several ways:

• Teach adults research-based horticulture practices that align with the priorities of the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program.

• Teach youth how to plant a garden and the benefits of gardening.

• Increase underserved communities’ access to gardening education.

• Answer questions about gardening topics at community events, Diagnostic Clinics and the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Yard and Garden Line.

• Beautify public spaces and teach the public about plants through site-specific and well-labeled public gardens.

• Participate in horticultural research projects led by the University of Minnesota.

What We do

Ramsey County Garden Education Volunteers assist schools, youth programs, community organizations and individuals through outreach and education.

 You can find us at community events, farmers markets, public housing complexes, garden clubs, Como Park and Conservatory, the Children’s Hospital, yard waste sites, teaching classes and planting gardens across Ramsey County.