Rockwall County Master Gardener

05/25/2026

Rockwall County Master Gardeners are passionate about serving our community! We love talking plants 🌱, hearing your stories, and connecting with people of all ages—from youth to seniors and everyone in between.

Interested in becoming a Rockwall County Master Gardener? Last chance to apply for 2026 is May 31st! https://form.jotform.com/260927786004159

We support our community through:
🌼 Ask a Master Gardener
🌼 Youth & Adult Education
🌼 Community Events & Plant Sales
🌼 Senior Living Outreach
🌼 Partnerships with the Library & Farmers Markets
…and so much more!

By the Numbers | 2025 Impact
🌿 63 Certified Texas Extension Master Gardeners
⏱️ 6,600+ volunteer service hours across Rockwall County
🧑 3,000+ youth reached through school & library programs
📚 500,000+ readers reached through written & digital education
🤝 13,000+ community members connected through outreach programs

05/21/2026

The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support and buy from Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of certain water-efficient and water-conserving products during the annual Texas Water-Efficient Products Sales Tax Holiday (http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/TX/htm/TX.151.htm #151.3335). There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can buy, and you do not need to give the seller an exemption certificate to buy items tax free.
The 2026 holiday begins Saturday, May 23, and goes through Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day).

05/19/2026

Thanks for coming out and seeing us during Rockwall Founders Day!

05/16/2026

Come join the Rockwall County Master Gardeners at Founders Day. We’re in San Jacinto Plaza discussing square foot gardening. We have free seeds to giveaway and a fun children’s activity area!!

05/13/2026

The Rockwall County Master Gardeners had a great time with Royse City ISD 4th graders this week during Ag Days at the Ag Complex at Royse City High School!

Students explored a variety of agriculture-related industries, and our volunteers enjoyed teaching about weathering and erosion using the NTMWD Stream Trailer, along with an entomology program on the importance of “Good Bugs vs. Bad Bugs” in our gardens. It was a fun week of hands-on learning and discovery!

05/13/2026

🌱 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. Throughout the 8-week program, we’ll learn about:
🌿 The importance and uses of plants
🌿 Plant classification
🌿 Plant parts and plant needs
🌿 Plant growth and propagation
🌿 Plus plenty of hands-on fun along the way!

🏅 Students who attend at least 6 of the 8 classes will receive a Certificate of Completion and pin. Attendance is important, so 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

Parents are encouraged to remain in the library during class and to return to the storytime room at 2:30 to retrieve their children as class finishes

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

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

We can’t wait for another summer of learning, growing, and gardening together!

05/12/2026

Step back in time at The Founders Garden! 🌱🤠

Join the Rockwall County Extension Master Gardeners on Saturday, May 16th from 11 AM–2 PM at San Jacinto Plaza for a free, family-friendly gardening experience during Founder’s Day!

Discover what early Rockwall settlers may have grown in the 1850s, learn how to build your own square foot garden, and create a custom seed collection filled with heirloom and Texas-tough vegetables, herbs, native flowers and fruits. Fill sachet bags with dried herbs and enjoy kids crafts!

With over 25 seed varieties at our Seed Bar, and plenty of gardening inspiration, there’s something for everyone! 🌻🪴

05/08/2026

Interested in plants and the many impactful careers in horticulture? High school students can explore their future at Horticulture Exploration Day on June 1. The event, hosted by the Texas A&M University Department of Horticultural Sciences, will be held from 1-5 p.m. in College Station.

All high school students and their parents, teachers and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agents are welcome to attend. Horticulture Exploration Day is a chance to learn about our department’s degree programs, discover career pathways and connect with the people shaping the future of the horticulture field.

Explore Horticulture Exploration Day on June 2, 2026, to learn about Texas A&M horticulture degrees and discover career options.