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…
Daffodil Days Are Here At Last
The daffodil, or Narcissus, flowers are the early harbingers of spring and are known by their white or yellow trumpet-shaped petals surrounding a yellow, pink or white center. There are thousands of hybrid varieties in as many combinations of colors. Most daffodil flowers are fragrant, and some even appear and bloom in early winter. November…
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,…
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…
The Jack O’ Lantern – An Average Gourd Carved by Legend
Lining neighborhood streets, tabletops, and gardens, the Jack O’ Lantern has been a staple Halloween tradition in the United States since the 1920’s. However, the pumpkin itself has been native to North America for thousands of years! We have 90,000 pumpkins, squash and gourds decorating the Arboretum this fall, many of them PERFECT for you…
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…
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…
Horticulture’s Summer Prep at the Dallas Arboretum
As we enter the true summer season at the Dallas Arboretum, the horticulture team has many items on our to-do list in order to prepare the garden for Texas heat. Temperatures really begin to heat up in June, typically marking the end of the planting season in this region. It is time to finish up…
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…