Gardening in Comfort

Speakers: Mary Zorc or Robin Martin

Mary Zorc is a Extension Master Gardener (EMG) for the past 7 years and the lead for the “Ask A Master Gardener” booth at the Grayslake Farmers Market.Mary has been involved in many aspects of the Lake Country Master Gardener Plant Sale including hotographing the event. She is involved in garden education, design, planting and maintenance for her neighborhood landscape. 

Robin Martin is a newly certified Master Gardener in 2024. She is a strong advocate for the Gardening in Comfort approach, Robin is passionate about using adaptive tools and techniques to make gardening more accessible and less physically demanding-especially for those with mobility or health challenges.

Program: Gardening in Comfort involves using adaptive tools, equipment and techniques to best fit the needs of the gardener. Anyone, at any age, can garden with greater ease, preventing injury and reducing stress on the body. Using the tools and techniques presented here, every gardener can enjoy Gardening in Comfort. Included in the presentation will be a display of adaptive tools. Bring the tools you use to share your success with the group.