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“Adventures in Neverland” Await You at the Dallas Arboretum This Fall
The crisp scent of fall is in the air at The Dallas Arboretum, and it smells like ADVENTURE of a fantastical, Never Never Land variety. The horticulture team is loving the cooler temperatures as they busily set up a stunning display of 90,000, pumpkins, squash and gourds, and the garden is soaking up every little…
Where Our Pumpkin Village Began
The internationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village is the highlight of Autumn at the Arboretum, our fall festival at the Dallas Arboretum. Presented by Rogers-O’Brien Construction, it opens to the public on September 22, the culmination of thousands of hours of work and love. The 90,000 pumpkins, squash and gourds that make up the Pumpkin Village go…
Insects in the Garden – Friends and Foes
If you have ever ventured outside, you have probably come across some type of insect, especially if you have a garden of your own. Insects are a vital part of a healthy garden, and gardening would be difficult without them, whether they’re helping pollinate, eating harmful insects, or helping to decompose organic matter. But how…
Edible Flowers: Next Level Garden to Table
One of the most exciting things about managing gardens at the Dallas Arboretum is the variety of plants we grow. One of my favorites to talk about is Edible flowers. They are just so cool. Whether sprinkled on a salad, incorporated into a cocktail or ice cubes, or candied for a cake, flower petals bring…
Grow Professionally with the Hottest Internship in Town
Ever wonder what it would be like to intern with the Dallas Arboretum? I spent the summer interning with their Marketing and Public Relations team, and I am here to spill the dirt about my experience. There’s a stigma around the word “internship.” People think of interns going on coffee runs for bosses or interns…
DIY Hydroponics: It Really is This Easy!
During your last visit to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden did you notice the hydroponic towers in the Incredible Edible gallery? Installed in 2015 as part of an educational partnership with The Lamplighter School’s 4th grade classes, these three towers have provided hands-on learning to hundreds of students, as well as a variety of…
Three Tips for Helping Your Home Garden During Summer Heat Waves in North Texas
We’re pros at keeping our gardens lush and beautiful all summer long at the Dallas Arboretum, still flourishing through the hottest days of the season. While you may not have the benefit of years of testing plants in North Texas summers or an amazing, professional horticulture staff, you can still put these tips to work…
Do it for the ‘Gram | 6 Photo-Ops You Can Only Get at the Dallas Arboretum
It’s time to stop, snap, and smell the roses. The Dallas Arboretum features 66-acres of a beautifully designed and maintained display garden, perfect for photo-ops. The colors, different gardens, and views of Dallas can spice up any Instagram. Pay us a visit to explore all our wonders, and check out @TheDallasArboretum for inspiration. Crape Myrtle…
Dallas Arboretum Education Goes Global – To the Galápagos
Last month, the Dallas Arboretum Education department sent Program Specialist Marisol Rodriguez and Director of Education Dustin Miller to the Galápagos Islands. This was the second year that the pair visited the archipelago as part of the project Education for Sustainability in Galápagos. As leaders in informal learning in the DFW area, the Dallas Arboretum…
Eight GR8 Tips to Reduce Your Waste
We’ve all seen the “Don’t Mess With Texas” bumper stickers, billboards and merchandise, but you might not know that the slogan is actually dedicated to a deeper cause: eliminating litter in the Lone Star State. In the United States, the amount of trash generated daily averages 4.4 pounds per person. If this waste were packed…