City of Rockwall shares NTMWD Seasonal Watering Notice

(October 29, 2015) Officials with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) remind consumers that lawns in North Texas require very little to no supplemental watering during the fall and winter months, according to experts from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) in Dallas. “Usually in September of each year, lawns begin to go dormant,” […]

Master Gardeners to host Fall Plant Sale Saturday at Rockwall County Courthouse

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 6, 2015) Now that the night temperatures have cooled down you can think about replacing tired summer plants with fresh, colorful flowers for bright autumn color.  The Rockwall County Master Gardeners will be conducting their Fall Plant Sale and will offer you a variety of our favorites fresh from the greenhouse. […]

Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch opens in Rockwall

Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch opens in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 4, 2015) With October upon us, the Blase family of Rockwall offers folks throughout the community an exciting and unique way to get into the Halloween spirit with its annual Pumpkin Patch. Located on the family’s beautiful wooded 13-acre farm at 1232 East Fork Drive, the Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch […]

Pickles and peppers from Pumpkin Patch recipes are still available

ROCKWALL, TEXAS (July 10, 2015) Fans of the famous Pumpkin Patch pickles and jalapeño peppers will still be able to get these popular delicacies, but orders must be placed no later than August 1st.  They will be available in September thanks to the efforts of Carolyn Duckworth and crew who are making them over the […]

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 […]