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Growing Vegetables

A series of publications, Easy Gardening, have been developed by the Horticulture Department at Texas A&M University. We are fortunate to have two growing seasons in North Texas. If you missed out on a spring and summer harvest get ready to plant again for fall and winter.  Cool season crops are planted from summer through fall for a harvest during the late fall and early winter months.

Fall Vegetable Gardening – presented by Kim Martin, Rockwall County Extension Master Gardener

Everything Texans ask about Gardening

Vegetable Planting Dates

Asparagus
Artichokes
Beets
Carrots Zanahoria 
Cole Crops Cole 
Collards
Cucumbers Pepinos
Eggplant Berenjena
Herbs
Okra Quingombó
Onions Cebolla 
Potatoes Papas
Peppers Chiles y Pimientos
Radishes Rábanos
Spinach & Greens Espinacas
Sugar Snap Peas
Tomatoes
Turnips and Mustard Greens Mostaza y Nabos

Upcoming Events

Feb 18
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

Youth Worm Composting

Rockwall County Library
Mar 7
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

2026 Homeowner’s Guide to Landscaping

Rockwall County Courthouse
Mar 12
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

How to Garden in Our Soil

Rockwall County Library
Apr 1
April 1 @ 12:00 am - April 11 @ 11:59 pm

Online Order Form – Spring Plant Sale

Apr 9
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Oshibana: Pressed Flower Design

Rosini Vineyards
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See you in May 2026!

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