Hidden Gems – Discover Something New at the Dallas Arboretum
Stray off the beaten path and enjoy the thrilling feeling of discovery as you make your way to these “hidden” gardens at the Dallas Arboretum, smaller gardens that are harder to reach and often completely empty. It’s the perfect way to see the Dallas Arboretum in a new light if you’re a regular visitor, and…
Urban Gardening in North Texas
If you want to start an urban or suburban garden in Dallas or North Texas, you should check out A Tasteful Place at the Dallas Arboretum, for ideas, tips and lessons on how to grow beautiful plants including vegetables and herbs, right at home. Home gardens have become pretty trendy, even if you live in…
Tips for a Heartwarming Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is approaching fast, and if you want to show Mom just how much you care, consider these tips to make it a memorable, unique celebration (even if you haven’t started planning anything yet). 1. Plan a picnic of her favorite foods – The Dallas Arboretum is a beautiful place for a picnic with…
Al Fresco Dining Tips for Spring from the Dallas Arboretum
Spring is full and the garden is lush with color, making it an amazing time to spend some time enjoying a meal or snack outside, where you might even find some inspiration to follow a popular trend in garden design this year, rethinking alfresco dining. We’re especially excited to take a look at this trend,…
Spring Has Sprung at the Dallas Arboretum
Spring is a really exciting time in any garden, and here at the Dallas Arboretum, the bulbs have given us stunning displays of color for the last few weeks. Walking the gardens as spring progresses always yields fun surprises and delights us as the landscape that remind us that indeed, Spring has sprung! Spring blooming…
Agents of Discovery Explore the Dallas Arboretum
We rolled out Agents of Discovery, an augmented reality educational game for mobile devices that encourages young explorers to get engaged, moving, and learning when they visit the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. This is VERY exciting for us, because we’re always looking for new ways to enhance the learning experience for our visitors and…
Meet the Chefs of the 2018 Dallas Arboretum Food and Wine Festival
The Dallas Arboretum Food and Wine Festival is coming on March 22! (You can get your tickets here: DallasArboretum.org/FoodWineFest) It’s going to be an absolutely wonderful evening of delicious bites, savory sips, and the breathtaking beauty of Dallas Blooms. Now that the full list of participating chefs, with regions of cuisine they’ll be serving, and wineries…
Delight in the Dallas Arboretum 2018 Food and Wine Festival
The 2018 Dallas Arboretum Food and Wine Festival features the best chefs in the Metroplex on March 22, so get your forks and your palettes prepared for a world of deliciousness. In our second year, we’re back with more chefs, improved logistics, elaborate VIP benefits, and a chance to experience the garden during the height…
2017 in Review: Lessons for an Even Better 2018
2017 was a big year for the Dallas Arboretum, full of lessons that will make 2018 even better. We wanted to share some of the highlights and offer a big thanks for being here to help us along the way. Powerful Themes Help Our Festivals Be Even More Enjoyable for Guests – and Create Lots…
Tips for a Perfect 12 Days of Christmas at Night Visit
One evening spent walking the 12 Days of Christmas at Night at the Dallas Arboretum with family will create memories to last a lifetime. We want you to enjoy every moment you spend at this holiday festival, starting right now with some fun tips and ideas to plan the perfect night! Special thanks to 12…