Cherry Trees Grace The Dallas Arboretum
The “World of Flowers” during our annual Dallas Blooms festival promises the ephemeral beauty of Cherry trees on top of the tulips and daffodils everyone has grown to expect. With our Prunus x yedoensis, also known as Yoshino Cherry, proves that you don’t have to go to Washington D.C. to find flowering cherry trees in…
The Meaning of Flowers on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is here, and we at the Dallas Arboretum love flowers at least as much as you do, so we thought our readers might find it interesting to learn more about what the type and color of different flowers means in our society. There’s a story behind every variation in one of the most…
Birds of a Feather … Build Nests Together!
Spring is just around the corner at the Arboretum, and many of our native birds are actively collecting nesting materials. While they are perfectly capable of finding their own supplies, there are fun ways that you can help them out and engage your students or families. Common Features of Nests While some birds, like…
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…
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…
A Perfect Fall Day at the Arboretum
Cooler weather means it’s time to plan the perfect fall day at the Dallas Arboretum. This season’s events promise to put a smile on your loved ones’ faces. And in case you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by all of our amazing events, we’ve put together an unbeatable autumn itinerary for you and your family. Arriving…
Save Room for Salvias, One of Monarchs’ Favorites
Salvias are beautiful, easy to grow in Dallas, and attract the butterflies like crazy. If you see Monarchs resting on these happy blooms, and wish you could entice them into your garden, plan on planting salvias next season. There are a lot of Salvias—in fact over 1000 types of annual, perennial and woody species originate…
A Tasteful Place Cooks up Something New for Dallas
A Tasteful Place opened earlier this month to much excitement from Dallas Arboretum supporters and the education and food communities of North Texas. Inspired by the national movement towards growing and eating sustainable, fresh, locally sourced, delicious food, A Tasteful Place is both the newest addition to our beautiful gardens – and an incredibly stunning…
Monarch Madness
The Dallas Arboretum has a case of Monarch Madness! Excitement is growing as Monarch Butterflies have begun visiting our beautiful gardens. In celebration of this amazing migration we are bringing you a whole month of Monarch butterfly programs and activities in the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. You’re invited to come study butterfly wings, learn…