Tips for Capturing the Most Instagram-Worthy Pictures at the Dallas Arboretum
Spring is the perfect time to get to the Dallas Arboretum and get those likes! We were named one of the Most Instagram-Worthy Botanical Gardens in the U.S. by Better Homes & Gardens, and rightfully so: 66 acres of beautifully designed and maintained gardens provide the perfect photo op for any occasion. The colors, ever-changing…
Purple Flowers to Love This Winter
Dallas is in the grip of a north Texas winter, and we’ve just finished our winter plantings. So there is color everywhere you look at the Dallas Arboretum! VP of Gardens Dave Forehand chose his favorite purple winter flowers from years of managing these winter displays, in case you need a way to bring a pop…
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…
You Should Explore the Dallas Arboretum While It’s Raining – Why Precipitation Haters Are Missing out
The forecast calls for even more rain in our future this winter, but we are ready for it at the Dallas Arboretum! When the clouds decide to unload, visitors in the garden are scarce, which is a shame. As an Arboretum employee who is privileged enough to stroll through the gardens almost every day, I…
Find Garden-to-table Recipes to Impress Any Guest!
Impress guests, family, and your stomach by serving something healthy and delicious, made from locally sourced produce or even something from your own garden using these tried-and-true recipes, tested and served right here in A Tasteful Place at the Dallas Arboretum. The Dallas Arboretum offers several opportunities to learn more about how to create garden-to-table…
Grow Professionally with the Hottest Internship in Town
Ever wonder what it would be like to intern with the Dallas Arboretum? I spent the summer interning with their Marketing and Public Relations team, and I am here to spill the dirt about my experience. There’s a stigma around the word “internship.” People think of interns going on coffee runs for bosses or interns…
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…
Do it for the ‘Gram | 6 Photo-Ops You Can Only Get at the Dallas Arboretum
It’s time to stop, snap, and smell the roses. The Dallas Arboretum features 66-acres of a beautifully designed and maintained display garden, perfect for photo-ops. The colors, different gardens, and views of Dallas can spice up any Instagram. Pay us a visit to explore all our wonders, and check out @TheDallasArboretum for inspiration. Crape Myrtle…
Eight GR8 Tips to Reduce Your Waste
We’ve all seen the “Don’t Mess With Texas” bumper stickers, billboards and merchandise, but you might not know that the slogan is actually dedicated to a deeper cause: eliminating litter in the Lone Star State. In the United States, the amount of trash generated daily averages 4.4 pounds per person. If this waste were packed…
Hidden Gems – Discover Something New at the Dallas Arboretum
Stray off the beaten path and enjoy the thrilling feeling of discovery as you make your way to these “hidden” gardens at the Dallas Arboretum, smaller gardens that are harder to reach and often completely empty. It’s the perfect way to see the Dallas Arboretum in a new light if you’re a regular visitor, and…