Incredible & Edible Pumpkins
It’s that time of year when big pumpkins, squash and gourds are in the markets! Here at the Dallas Arboretum, we have our nationally-acclaimed Pumpkin Village all set up for Autumn at the Arboretum. We even have a display area that highlights each one of our 52 varieties of squash, pumpkins and gourds! What you…
Artichokes and its Tough Cousin, the Cardoon
Artichokes are really cool plants. Most people know the fruit, which is actually a large flower bud. The artichoke is a variety of a species of thistle cultivated as a food. The edible portion of the plant consists of the flower buds before the flowers come into bloom. Not only is the flower bud edible,…
Find Garden-to-table Recipes to Impress Any Guest!
Impress guests, family, and your stomach by serving something healthy and delicious, made from locally sourced produce or even something from your own garden using these tried-and-true recipes, tested and served right here in A Tasteful Place at the Dallas Arboretum. The Dallas Arboretum offers several opportunities to learn more about how to create garden-to-table…
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…
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…
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…
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…