Master Gardener Classes offered in Rockwall

ROCKWALL,TX. (June 12, 2015) Do you have a love of gardening?  Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge with others?  Consider becoming a Master Gardener! The Rockwall County Master Gardener Association is a volunteer organization that is an integral part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.  Master Gardeners are trained to provide information and technical assistance […]

Rockwall’s EarthKind Trial Gardens a blooming success

Rockwall’s EarthKind Trial Gardens a blooming success

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 29, 2015) Agents from the Texas AgriLife Extension Service brought Rockwall County Master Gardeners and city officials together May 28 at the EarthKind Trial Gardens to discuss their success in cultivating and researching new environment-friendly rose plants. Rockwall’s EarthKind Trial Gardens are located at 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane between the Rockwall […]

Rain or shine, Garden Tour is on this Saturday

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 14, 2015) Do not miss the  Look, Listen, Learn! New Inspirations Garden Tour hosted by the Rockwall County Master Gardener Association this weekend! Three gorgeous gardens are ready to show off for you from 9:00 am to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16.  Then from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., Dr. Dotty Woodson will […]

Rockwall County Master Gardeners present New Inspirations Garden Tour

Rockwall County Master Gardeners present New Inspirations Garden Tour

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 29, 2015) Tickets are on sale for “The New Inspirations Garden Tour-Look, Listen, Learn!” hosted by the Rockwall County Master Gardener Association on Saturday, May 16.  This new event is sure to be an awesome and educational event that you will not want to miss!  Tickets are available at  American National […]

Spring Plant & Seed Swap April 11 at Discovery Garden in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2015) Perennials need to be divided on a regular basis to maintain healthy and vigorous growth.   If you do not have space to spread them out then you want to participate in the free Spring Plant and Seed Swap on April 11 sponsored by the Rockwall County Master Gardeners.  This […]

Learn about drip irrigation at Water Wise gardening class March 21

Drip Irrigation for Your Garden ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 26, 2015) Learn about drip irrigation and its many benefits by participating in an important Water Wise  class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at the Rockwall County Extension Office, E. 915 Whitmore St., Suite B. As we face severe water restrictions in the months […]

Earth-Kind Rose Team earns Vice Chancellor’s Award

Todd Williams, Rockwall County, recognized alongside fellow Earth-Kind Rose Team members ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 14, 2015) The National Earth-Kind Rose Team has been honored with the Texas A&M AgriLife Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Collaboration. The honor was presented last month during the 2015 Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence ceremony in College Station. […]

Spring Gardening class with Rockwall County Master Gardeners

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 15, 2015) February is the time to start planning a spring garden so that you will be ready to plant your vegetables at the right time.  The Rockwall County Master Gardeners will present a class that will focus on planning your space and how to prepare your soil and bed.  They will […]

Rockwall County Master Gardeners to host vegetable gardening classes in January

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 1, 2014) Classes on vegetable gardening will once again be conducted by certified local Master Gardeners. Classes will be: Saturday, January 10 – Successful Vegetable Gardening 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  at the Rockwall County Extension Office, E. 915 Whitmore St., Suite B Cost:  $15.00 Backyard vegetable gardening is becoming a popular […]

Rockwall County Master Gardeners to host vegetable gardening classes

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 1, 2014) Classes on vegetable gardening will once again be conducted by certified local Master Gardeners. Classes will be: January 10 – Successful Vegetable Gardening January 17 – Seed Starting for Beginners The Master Gardener Class series has proved to be popular, so be sure and reserve your seat!  The classes are […]