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Four Nature Questions We Answered This January
If you’ve been following along with the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden on email and social media this winter, you know we’ve been sharing at-home winter activities every week to keep your kids thinking about nature! (And if you haven’t kept up with all the excitement, sign up for our email here, and follow us…
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…
Gardening Tips: Trees and Your Root Flare
It’s the perfect time of year to give your trees the attention and tender loving care they need to stay strong and beautiful. Most people know at least something about the leaves, limbs, branches, and trunks of trees, and if you have trees you may have through about how to take care of these areas….
Find Peace and Quiet to Connect with Nature at the Dallas Arboretum
The Dallas Arboretum is known for our seasonal festivals and activities, but one of the best and sometimes overlooked aspects of the garden is the profound sense of peace and tranquility it can offer to guests who would like a beautiful space to meditate and catch up on some much needed “me-time”. Even if you…
Pansies: Why the Arboretum Looks Beautiful Even During the Deepest Cold
Pansies are, contrary to their name, one of the hardiest flowers around. And that’s great news if you want to explore the most beautiful place in Dallas after a cold spell. The pansy is the reigning champion of cool season plants, and the most-planted annual of any seasonal here in North Texas, and with good…
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…
Bulbs Planted Now Bloom Beautiful This Spring
In a way, Dallas Blooms 2018 has already begun at the Dallas Arboretum, because the horticulture work to get ready for the spring is well underway. It starts in late fall, making this one of the busiest times of the year for our Horticulture Team. There is a lot involved in getting the garden ready…
The Bounty of Homeschool Education at the Dallas Arboretum
Homeschool programs have blossomed this fall at the Dallas Arboretum! We began offering group sessions for homeschool families in order provide them with enrichment opportunities a few years ago, and with our new approach to homeschool teaching we’ve seen enrollment in these programs increase by over 50% this year compared to 2016. Homeschool families joined…
5 Tips for a Dazzling Date Night at the 12 Days of Christmas Exhibit
Holiday at the Arboretum comes at the perfect time for a romantic Friday or Saturday evening under the lights of the 12 Days of Christmas at Night – presented by Reliant. Here are six tips to plan a magical visit full of holiday cheer for your special someone. 1. Check the weather. This is Texas….
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…