TBT: PUMPKIN, PUMPKIN, PUMPKIN EATER

TBT: A month ago on a Thursday the Arkansas Master Gardeners were finishing our last garden visit being  greeted by thousands of pumpkins at the Dallas Arboretum's spectacular autumnal display.  A definite must see to put on your Fall calendars!

We had a short introduction to the gardens by the director and went out on our own to explore. 

Over 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash donned the grounds lining walkways and accenting over 150,000 fall flowers - especially in the Pumpkin Village where pumpkin buildings are almost dwarfed in this year's larger than life insects in 'Bugtopia'. 

It's true what they say, 

" Everything is bigger in Texas" even the insects.

 

Hundreds of mums bordered by marigolds
 were being planted  above the pond

The gardens were also already being prepared for their next display of the  "12 Days of Christmas". Crews were feverishly working as busy as bees assembling structures for the Christmas village and replanting.

I enjoyed the serenity of the Women's Garden... 

and the numerous water features throughout all the different gardens

Trial gardens 

Although the ground was a bit soggy from the previous night's storm we were so fortunate to have been spared being drenched during any of our outings. 

 And I know those few roses left blooming were glad they could put on a show for us too! 

The Dallas Arboretum was a great ending to our Texas garden adventure!

* I should mention those pumpkins don't just rot but do go home with employees and volunteers and also head out to the Zoo for the animals' enjoyment.