Rockwall County (October 9, 2025) – Many of our ancestors brought their favorite seeds from across the globe to North America, while Native Americans traded seeds each year to plant in their gardens. Seed saving is a practice that is an important part of agricultural and horticultural heritage worldwide. Mark your calendars and start collecting […]
Gumbo gurus to compete for cash prizes & bragging rights Flavor fighters, register to enter here. ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 5, 2025) – Get ready to stir the pot, North Texas! Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor (2067 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall) is spicing things up with its First Ever Gumbo Cook-Off, set for 2–6 […]
Rockwall, TX (September 24, 2025) – Elsie recently joined the weekly Bible study group I attend. Her longer, foreign name is harder to say. She’s lived in the US for a dozen or so years and speaks nearly perfect English—especially for those familiar with a South African accent. I enjoy listening to Elsie, especially her […]
Rockwall, TX (September 23, 2025) – Fall has arrived in Rockwall, and with it comes a renewed sense of warmth, connection, and community. As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to show their color, we’re reminded that this season is more than just cooler weather and Friday night football—it’s about slowing down, taking […]
Rockwall, TX (September 22, 2025) – Before you plan that trip to the garden center, here are some important points you should be considering for your garden beds. Soil Prep Our heavy clay is not ideal for most plants that prefer well-draining soil. If you spend some time amending your soil with compost, your efforts […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 19, 2025) It’s a pleasant September morning as I write to you, heralded by the rooster crowing at the appropriate sunrise hour today (sometimes he gets confused on timing.) The garden is amazing in its beauty, and I am thankful for the spectacular season we have had. Blooming is still abundant. […]
Get ready to sample the sweet and savory flavors! The State Fair of Texas opens September 26. DALLAS (August 25, 2025) – The tastiest time of the year is here! The culmination of hard work, sweat, and oil in creating the most appetizing Fair foods. The 21st Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards, presented by Karbach Brewing […]
Amy Martin to be joined by Rockwall nature groups and fossil hunters Rockwall, TX (August 18, 2025) – Get to know the nature of North Texas and meet the nature stewards and explorers of Rockwall at the grand opening of the area’s latest Barnes & Noble. Amy Martin will be on hand to give a […]
Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2025) – Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning. That old saying predicted bad weather in the days before reliable forecasting. Whereas blue skies suggested—rightly or wrongly—that all is clear ahead. Faith in God can rely on faulty assumptions also. When all is well with us, we feel blessed from […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2025) – Have you wanted to try vegetable gardening? If so, you might be thinking, “It’s August… it’s too late AND too hot for a garden this year.” Think again. Did you know that North Texas has two growing seasons; spring and autumn? Autumn in North Texas is an ideal time […]