Blog
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…
All About the Dallas Arboretum’s Pumpkins, Squash, and Gourds
With over 40 pumpkins, gourds, and squash at the Dallas Arboretum for Autumn at the Arboretum, presented by Rogers-O’Brien Construction, there are so many unique sets to see! The theme for this year’s Autumn at the Arboretum is, “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown™” and our horticulture staff has been hard at work making one…
Friends Spotlight: Veta Boswell
Welcome to our new series, Friends Spotlight, where we interview one of the fabulous Friends of the Arboretum. The Friends of the Arboretum are a treasured group of distinguished members who are committed to supporting our groundbreaking horticulture, education and research efforts through an annual gift beginning at $3,500. Benefits of being a Friends member…
How to Make the Most of Your Wedding Budget!
Talking about money is always awkward, especially when it comes to your wedding. Confidence in yourself and your budget is key. And with these few steps, know that you can save in order to make the most of your wedding budget. Budget, Budget, Budget! The most common mistake made by couples is not setting a…
CONIFERS: THE LIFE OF TREES
Our newest temporary exhibition in the Exploration Center of the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden opened July 8, 2019. CONIFERS: THE LIFE OF TREES is a collaboration with the Morton Arboretum, Texas Forestry Museum, Texas Forestry Association, and Stephen F. Austin State University. Dustin Miller, Director of Experience and Innovation, conceived the idea based on…
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,…
Making Connections in the Children’s Adventure Garden
While our education programs are constantly changing with new content and offerings, the Dallas Arboretum is also fortunate to have a temporary exhibit space in the Children’s Adventure Garden, the Nature Wall. This space, composed of one-foot and two-foot square, backlit cubes, has been the home to dinosaur fossils, python skins, sand from around the…
Get to Know Daffodils
Daffodils typically arrive at the Dallas Arboretum in late January or early February, harbingers of spring and the beautiful tulips of Dallas Blooms to come. Before they arrive (only ONE has bloomed as of January 21, 2019), we wanted to give you a chance to get a little more about our favorite February flower. You…
What to Read Over the Holidays – Our Education Department’s Favorites
The final weeks of 2018 are an excellent opportunity to take advantage of extra time with family and to enjoy holiday events, and for educators, a great occasion to pick up a new book. This month, our education managers and director share their recent favorites with you – and they all include opportunities to connect…
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…