All About the Dallas Arboretum’s Pumpkins, Squash, and Gourds
With over 40 pumpkins, gourds, and squash at the Dallas Arboretum for Autumn at the Arboretum, presented by Rogers-O’Brien Construction, there are so many unique sets to see! The theme for this year’s Autumn at the Arboretum is, “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown™” and our horticulture staff has been hard at work making one…
Friends Spotlight: Veta Boswell
Welcome to our new series, Friends Spotlight, where we interview one of the fabulous Friends of the Arboretum. The Friends of the Arboretum are a treasured group of distinguished members who are committed to supporting our groundbreaking horticulture, education and research efforts through an annual gift beginning at $3,500. Benefits of being a Friends member…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…