Master Gardeners presents Fall Tour of Gardens Nov. 4

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 5, 2017) The Rockwall County Master Gardeners will be hosting a Fall Tour of Gardens. Mark Saturday, Nov. 4 on your calendar!

Tickets are on sale now can be purchased from Culver’s Restaurant and the Rockwall County Extension Office during normal business hours. They can also be purchased online at https://rockmga.org/ – there is a $1.54 service charge for online purchases. Cost is $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the Tour.

The theme of the 2017 tour is Landscape Solutions. Garden visitors will learn many new ideas to solve different home gardening challenges.

Here are examples of the landscape solutions offered on the tour:

Full sun gardens around a backyard pool
Small backyards with vertical gardening in raised beds
Designing garden rooms
Planting in berms
Vegetable gardens in small spaces
Heritage gardens using “Pass-Along” plants

Master Gardeners are also selling raffle tickets for a beautiful handmade quilt and fun garden themed gift baskets. Be sure and look for them at the gardens and purchase some chances.

The quilt will be displayed at the Rockwall Historical Museum at Harry Myers Park. Cost is six for $5. They can also be purchased in advance for the Extension Office. A picture of the quilt is online at rockmga.org

For more information regarding the tour and raffle sales, call 972-204-7660 of email rockwallmg@ag.tamu.edu.

Submitted press release.

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