Tips for a Stress Free Wedding
You can make a beautiful, wonderful, memorable, stress-free wedding a reality for you. Whether you’ve spent your entire life dreaming of a magical wedding day, or you just started planning and realized it is not all going to fall in place by the flick of a fairy god mother’s wand, these five simple tips can…
Spring Break Camps in the Garden
Does your child suffer from Nature Deficit Disorder? Do they miss the enjoyment of being outdoors and exploring the wonders of the natural world? Breathing fresh air? Watching the birds migrating at White Rock Lake? Getting their hands dirty? Learning a new skill? Don’t have your child spend the week of spring break in front…
Learn something new at the Dallas Arboretum
Learning shouldn’t stop just because you graduate. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens’ Adult Education classes have been enlightening North Texans for more than 15 years, and they make the perfect gift for your favorite grownups this holiday, too! Topics range from transforming nature into décor and inspiring holiday cheer with the magic of glass…
The mums are in bloom at Autumn at the Arboretum
Chrysanthemums, or mums, are staples of a fall garden, presenting a kaleidoscope of autumnal color. And, over the next three weeks, as part of Autumn at the Arboretum, the Arboretum’s mums will be in full glorious bloom. Autumn at the Arboretum, a must-see for North Texas locals and out-of-town visitors alike, boasts a spectacular, mum-filled…
Spice, Flavor and More: Why Chile Peppers Should be a Staple Food
The fruit of Capsicum species—commonly referred to as chili, chilli, chiles, aji, paprika, capsicums, chile pepper or just peppers—is one the oldest vegetables known to man and is used in cuisine worldwide. History In 2007, a collaborative of scientists from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Central University of Venezuela and Colorado State University published an archeological…
Photo Blog: Visiting the Pumpkin Pyle in Floydada, Texas
Recently, a team of Dallas Arboretum employees traveled from Dallas to Floydada to see where the 75,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash that make up Autumn at the Arboretum are harvested. Staff photographer Bob Perrenot took photos and video of the trip, and shared the trip from his point of view. An unassuming storefront at Farm Road…
Visit the Dallas Arboretum for Labor Day Weekend Festivities
The best part about summer coming to an end is Labor Day, a three-day weekend to help cushion the blow of having to go back to school and to tide everyone over until Thanksgiving hits. In celebration of this extended weekend, the Dallas Arboretum has plenty of events and discounts for the entire family to keep them…
Visit the Arboretum for Time Warner Cable Day August 15
Put the fun back in learning at Time Warner Cable Day, from 9AM to 2PM Saturday, August 15, at the Dallas Arboretum. This hands-on event includes activities designed to stretch young imaginations, including: Creating illusions of motion by making thaumatropes Conducting experiments to understand light absorption, reflection and transmission Identifying flowers and leaves through leaf-rubbing…
Join us for the first-ever Garden Gigs!
Local tunes combine with local eats at the first-ever Garden Gigs at the Dallas Arboretum, this Friday, July 24. This full-grounds musical event features local artists performing intimate sets throughout the gardens. Buy tickets now for an amazing night of fun! Starting at 7:30PM, guests can enjoy the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds while listening to the dulcet sounds…
Fourth of July Weekend in the Garden
There are thousands of bold, beautiful colors at the Dallas Arboretum 4th of July Weekend, but there’s one special weekend when it’s all about the red, white and blue. Come celebrate your Independence Day weekend at the Arboretum, where there will be star-spangled fun for patriots of all ages. The celebration kicks off Thursday night…