Spring Plant & Seed Swap Saturday

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 31, 2014) Join the Rockwall County Master Gardeners for the Spring Plant & Seed Swap, a popular seasonal event on Saturday, April 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  (OR until the plants are gone – and they do go fast!) The Swap will be held at the Discovery Garden located […]

Back to Basics: How to start seeds indoors

Rockwall Master Gardeners Association hosts 2014 gardening class series ROCKWALL (January 4, 2014) Gardening is a pleasing pastime and filling your garden with plants you started yourself from seeds simply doubles the pleasure.  If you think that growing from seed is difficult and takes too much time and equipment, the steps and tips taught in […]

Master Gardeners to host holiday decorating class with kids

Master Gardeners to host holiday decorating class with kids

ROCKWALL (November 29, 2013)  Pine cones and holly berries.  Evergreen branches and magnolia leaves.  There is such an abundance of natural materials available to make simple holiday decorations.  Learn how to create a special Christmas centerpiece using a variety of natural materials that have been provided by local Master Gardeners. The Master Gardeners will host a […]

Fall Plant & Seed Swap Nov 2

Fall Plant & Seed Swap Nov 2

Plant & Seed Swap 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, November 2 Discovery Garden, 875 Riding Club Road (ROCKWALL COUNTY – October 19, 2013) It is time to start dividing your crowded perennials, bulbs and groundcover.  Perennials need to be divided on a regular basis to maintain healthy and vigorous growth.  You may not have the […]

Container Gardening with Rockwall Master Gardeners

Container Gardening with Rockwall Master Gardeners

(ROCKWALL- Sept 23, 2013) Imagine a beautiful container overflowing with ornamental grasses, autumn hued mums and a selection of trailing vines. Gardeners often dream of creating a sensational seasonal container garden with flowers and foliage whose colors, textures and forms combine for beauty in a little space. Actually, creating such a garden is easier than it […]

Master Gardeners to present Cool Season Gardening Class

Master Gardeners to present Cool Season Gardening Class

(Rockwall) August 21, 2013 – Most Texans think that spring is the best season for gardening.  While that may be true for a small number of vegetable plants, veteran Texas gardeners will certainly tell you that the best season to plant vegetables is during the fall. Here are just a few advantages to cool season […]

Tickets on sale for Tour of Gardens this Saturday

Tickets on sale for Tour of Gardens this Saturday

(ROCKWALL-May 12, 2013) If you’ve ever dreamed of a beautiful, eye-catching flower or vegetable garden for your plot of land; if you’ve ever wondered about which plants to place in sun or shade; if you’ve considered a water feature for your garden; if you’re concerned about bed preparation, soil amendments, or water conservation, or if […]

Series of classes offered on North Texas vegetable gardening

(Rockwall) Rockwall County Master Gardeners will present an 8 hour series of  Home Vegetable Gardening classes in January, offering tips for growing in drought conditions and planning ahead for the North Texas heat. Classes will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan 14 and 21, in the meeting room of the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Students will […]