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Horticulture’s Summer Prep at the Dallas Arboretum
As we enter the true summer season at the Dallas Arboretum, the horticulture team has many items on our to-do list in order to prepare the garden for Texas heat. Temperatures really begin to heat up in June, typically marking the end of the planting season in this region. It is time to finish up…
The Seated Tea Experience at The Dallas Arboretum
One of the most elegant activities at the Dallas Arboretum is seated tea at our historical DeGolyer home. It’s an experience best shared with a close friend or loved one. You relax and enjoy the gardens for a few hours, then make your way to the stunning DeGolyer Estate, to spend an afternoon over delicious…
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…
Get Cooking in Your Backyard This Summer with Solar Ovens
Each summer, hundreds of kids visit the Dallas Arboretum for summer camps, and one of the most popular camp activities each year is the construction of solar ovens. This year, our SciQuest campers will be constructing ovens, but with just a few dollars (or less) in supplies, you can entertain kids or students for hours…
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…
The Science of Summer
Summer is on the way and our team in the Dallas Arboretum Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden is eager to share some of the magic behind the season! Have you ever wondered how we decide when spring ends and summer begins? Rather than just the temperature, seasons change based on the length of days. As…
The Texas Native Plant Lab Comes Alive This Spring at the Dallas Arboretum
The Texas Native Plant Lab is a unique, student-centered outdoor learning space in the Main Garden of the Dallas Arboretum, and this time of year it produces endless plant awes. When we last visited the garden, I shared the story of how this cactus, succulent and wildflower educational space came to be, so I thought…
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…
Summer Flowers to Plant Now
Summer is around the corner in north Texas, and we’re almost done changing over all our flower beds. The gardens look great. But summer gets HOT here, so these beauties have to be able to stand up to intense weather and still meet our standards as a world-class show garden. Here are some of our…
Kinetic Art Comes to the Dallas Arboretum, Courtesy of Lyman Whitaker
We recently had the pleasure of welcoming artist Lyman Whitaker to our gardens for a few days while he installed 122 of his pieces for our summer art exhibit, “Wind Sculptures in Motion: The Kinetic Art of Lyman Whitaker,” presented by Reliant. These stunning sculptures move with the wind, bringing a new element of motion and…