Tips for Capturing the Most Instagram-Worthy Pictures at the Dallas Arboretum
Spring is the perfect time to get to the Dallas Arboretum and get those likes! We were named one of the Most Instagram-Worthy Botanical Gardens in the U.S. by Better Homes & Gardens, and rightfully so: 66 acres of beautifully designed and maintained gardens provide the perfect photo op for any occasion. The colors, ever-changing…
Get to Know Daffodils
Daffodils typically arrive at the Dallas Arboretum in late January or early February, harbingers of spring and the beautiful tulips of Dallas Blooms to come. Before they arrive (only ONE has bloomed as of January 21, 2019), we wanted to give you a chance to get a little more about our favorite February flower. You…
The Artist behind the Artistry of the Nativity at the Dallas Arboretum
Amidst the twinkling glow of the 12 Days of Christmas gazebos, and tucked away by massive oak and magnolia trees, lies the DeGolyer House. The 21,000 square ft. estate is hard to miss in daylight, and its exterior takes on a more festive tone as dawn turns to dusk and the lights come on. But…
How We Packed Five Years of Christmas into 12 Days
The Dallas Arboretum celebrates its five years of holiday magic with the 12 Days of Christmas display. It Started with an Idea When Tom and Phyllis McCasland moved from their small Oklahoma town to Dallas in 1998, the couple’s love for the arts blossomed in their involvement and support of the Dallas Opera, the Dallas…
Checking in on our Summer Education Interns
What’s the impact of our education programs at the Dallas Arboretum? One less-discussed answer to that question comes from the summer interns the Education department hires, college students pursuing careers in education who spend the summer with our campers. As we head into colder days, we take a look back at warmer ones. Interns spent…
You Should Explore the Dallas Arboretum While It’s Raining – Why Precipitation Haters Are Missing out
The forecast calls for even more rain in our future this winter, but we are ready for it at the Dallas Arboretum! When the clouds decide to unload, visitors in the garden are scarce, which is a shame. As an Arboretum employee who is privileged enough to stroll through the gardens almost every day, I…
Fall-Blooming Beauties in the Garden Right Now
Autumn is in the air and it’s the perfect opportunity to frolic in 150,000 fall blooming flowers. It finally feels like fall, and the gardens are bursting with breathtaking color. If you haven’t had the chance to visit the gardens for our Autumn at the Arboretum festival, presented by Rogers-O’Brien, here are some of the…
What to Do in the Garden with ALL THIS RAIN
Dallas and all of North Texas have experienced nearly unprecedented rainfall this season, with the third wettest September and the wettest first half of October on record. This creates a unique moment in our garden at the Dallas Arboretum, and provides a special opportunity for you to work in your gardens as well! Main Concerns…
The Jack O’ Lantern – An Average Gourd Carved by Legend
Lining neighborhood streets, tabletops, and gardens, the Jack O’ Lantern has been a staple Halloween tradition in the United States since the 1920’s. However, the pumpkin itself has been native to North America for thousands of years! We have 90,000 pumpkins, squash and gourds decorating the Arboretum this fall, many of them PERFECT for you…
The Science of Pumpkins
If you ask any of our teaching staff what program they have taught the most during their time in the education department, Pumpkin Circle is certainly at the top of their list. This classroom lab program has been around for years – and its popularity only continues to increase. In fact, we typically book both…