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Apply to be a Rockwall County Extension Master Gardener! Applications open through May. Read more about our volunteer program and apply here!


Register for Junior Master Gadener courses this summer!

 We’re back at the Rockwall County Library for our second summer of Junior Master Gardener! Registration opens today and spots will fill quickly!
This summer, students will explore the Vegetable Growth and Development curriculum from the JMG Handbook.
Attendance is required for 6 of the 8 classes. Please make sure your child can attend at least 6 classes before registering.

 Every Tuesday, June 9 – July 28
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Recommended for ages 8–10

 Registration is required, and parents must complete an application for each child.

Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/251186879610162


Are you looking for gardening information that is specific to North Texas?

You have come to the right place! Explore our website for a wide variety of horticultural related information. Each section will provide you with information relevant to Rockwall County and surrounding North Texas areas.

 

Contact our ASK A MASTER GARDENER team!  Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. until noon at the AgriLife Extension Office (915  Whitmore Dr., Suite B).  Additionally, 10:00a.m. to noon on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Rockwall County Library. If you are not able to come by in person, call 972-204-7660 or email [email protected] and a Master Gardener will respond to you in a timely manner.

 

How can we help?

Please take our short Rockwall County Master Gardeners Survey to help improve our educational outreach.

Rockwall County Master Gardeners Association is a non-profit, educational, and charitable 501(C)3 association volunteering in collaboration with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The purpose of our volunteer program is to support community projects related to horticulture and share research-based gardening practices through workshops, classes, news articles, and local school and youth programs. Donations are greatly appreciated.

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TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION, ROCKWALL COUNTY

915 E. Whitmore, Suite B
Rockwall, Texas
972-204-7660
[email protected]
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events

May 1
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May 21
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Texas Native Plants

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Jun 9
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Successful Vegetable Gardening

Rockwall County Library
Jun 18
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Heath Tacos & TexScape Workshop

Heath City Hall
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