“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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, 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. […]
(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 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 23, 2016) Join the Rockwall County Master Gardeners for a popular seasonal event on Saturday, April 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. (or until the plants are gone – and they do go fast!) The Swap will be held at the Discovery Garden located at 875 Riding Club Road. You do […]
(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. […]