Texas Native Plants Abound
You probably know about our premiere outdoor laboratory, the Rory Meyer’s Children’s Adventure Garden, and the plethora of public and school programming that takes place there, but you may be surprised by one of our newest educational spaces: the Texas Native Plant Lab. This new space is an outdoor learning laboratory that allows students to…
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…
