Here We Grow: Fall is the Time for Trees

Here We Grow: Fall is the Time for Trees

“I think that I shall never see A poem as lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast” ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 1, 2024) The beautiful opening stanzas of Joyce Kilmer’s poem, “Trees.” God bless my high school English  literature teacher, Mrs. Cohen. She had such high […]

POSTPONED: Rockwall County Master Gardeners Lessons from the Garden

POSTPONED: Rockwall County Master Gardeners Lessons from the Garden

EDITOR’S NOTE (April 19, 2024) | Due to impending inclement weather,  the decision has been made to postpone Lessons from the Garden scheduled for Saturday, April 20 and rain delay the plant sale pick-up to 11am-2pm. Stay tuned for updates from the Rockwall County Master Gardeners.  ROCKWALL, TX (April 9, 2024) Rockwall County Master Gardeners […]

Here We Grow: Springtime tips from Rockwall County Master Gardeners

Here We Grow: Springtime tips from Rockwall County Master Gardeners

Editor’s Note: Blue Ribbon News is pleased to welcome ‘Here We Grow: Tips from Rockwall County Master Gardeners’ as an exclusive new feature in our publication. This guest column and photos by Michele Campbell, President, Rockwall County Master Gardener Association. ROCKWALL, TX (March 25, 2024) – As spring weather arrives, it’s time for the usual […]

Go for ‘A Walk in the Garden’ with Rockwall County Master Gardeners

Go for ‘A Walk in the Garden’ with Rockwall County Master Gardeners

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 11, 2022) Fall is in the air and the Rockwall County Master Gardeners are busy preparing for the upcoming “A Walk in the Garden” event!  Mark your calendars now for Saturday, October 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The location is the Rockwall County Discovery Garden located at 875 Riding Club […]

Creepy-crawlies and prehistoric fossils provide thrills at Kids Day in the Park

Creepy-crawlies and prehistoric fossils provide thrills at Kids Day in the Park

ROCKWALL, TX – October 23, 2020 — Kids had a blast at the Rockwall County Historical Foundation Kids Day in the Park last weekend! The fun event took place at Harry Myers Park on the grounds of the RCHF Museum and featured wildlife experts from Window to the Wild and Wildlife on the Move. RCHF […]

Rockwall County Historical Foundation to host 2nd Annual Kids Day in the Park Oct. 17th

Rockwall County Historical Foundation to host 2nd Annual Kids Day in the Park Oct. 17th

ROCKWALL, TX – September 30, 2020 — The Rockwall County Historical Foundation is proud to host the 2nd Annual Kids Day in the Park on Saturday, October 17th from 10am – 2pm., at Harry Myers Park. This year’s event will feature wildlife experts from Window to the Wild and Wildlife on the Move. RCHF will […]

Rockwall Commissioners Recognize Employees of the Quarter

Rockwall Commissioners Recognize Employees of the Quarter

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 25, 2019) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized the Employees of the Quarter along with several other outstanding individuals during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Employees of the Quarter/Fourth Quarter 2018 The court joined Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavensen in recognizing Officer Christopher Sclafani as Employee of the Quarter. […]

Extension Master Gardeners to host office hours Wednesdays, 10 to noon

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 16, 2016) Beginning this Wednesday, Extension Master Gardeners will be available in the Texas AgriLife Extension Service Rockwall County Office  to answer horticultural based questions from the public. Stop by 915 Whitmore Dr. Ste. B, Wednesdays from 10-12 and a Rockwall County Master Gardener will be on hand to research questions […]

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. […]