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…
Hot Topic: Peppers
I can’t help but like peppers, and I think most people feel this way. They come in so many shape, sizes, colors and flavors. I was recently asked by a reporter to describe peppers and I responded that they are the “fun” vegetable. I think I like to grow them more for how they look…
What Is Horticulture?
Horticulture, by definition, is the art or practice of garden cultivation and management, but what is horticulture, really? What does it mean to the horticulture staff at the Dallas Arboretum? To us, it’s more than planting and watering. It’s a labor of love. When we plant and maintain these 66 acres, we’re working so you…
