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Greetings!
It's time to start fertilizing your plants for the fall! Give your plants another dose of fertilizer containing phosphorous and potassium. Hold back on nitrogen, which encourages vegetative growth. Plants that start new growth in the fall won't have time to harden off before the first frost. However, phosphorous and potassium encourage root growth, and roots continue to grow throughout the winter. With most organic fertilizers, you don't have to worry about having too much nitrogen.Compost will make a great addition right now because it contains the vital microorganisms that will break down nutrients for roots to absorb.
Learn more green tips at our Dallas Green Festival! (See below for details).
And stay tuned for details on the State Fair of Texas; we've got a sculpture exhibit, an educational display on the Trinity River, and... oh, yeah... $2 admission! Yes, just $2 gets you into the Butterfly House and Gardens once you've entered the State Fair (Sept. 24-Oct. 17; there are State Fair admission and parking fees, even for museum or garden visitors).
Thanks,
Texas Discovery Gardens staff |
You're invited to our Opening Reception
Bringing the Trinity River to Life:
exhibition of paintings inspired by the Trinity River
Thursday, September 2, 6 pm to 8 pm
 Follow the Trinity River through the eyes of ten artists from Studio Art & Soul in Texas Discovery Gardens' new exhibit. Nearly 40 works in oil, acrylic and encaustic cover many viewpoints of the river in an exhibit called "Bringing the Trinity River to Life."
Each artist has painted his and her inspirations from the Trinity and its surrounding life. The paintings function like a magnifying lens, showing viewers the artistic side to the landscapes, history, and ecosystem of this aquatic lifeline. Free admission for reception.
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Dallas Green Festival - September 18, 9 am to 2:30 pm
Free admission to the Gardens and activities! There's a fee for the Butterfly House and butterfly releases.
The Dallas Green Festival is getting closer, and we're adding more and more booths, crafts, artists, and fun each day! Vendors will have eco demos and sell unique green products.
Kids, enjoy a zipline with Preservation Tree Services or make a take-home terrarium! American Girl will be on hand with eco crafts. We also have two face painters, due to popular demand at our Butterfly Festival! There will also be a noted caricature artist, music, tasty treats, and more.
Mark your calendars for Sept. 18 (one week before the State Fair starts) as Texas Discovery Gardens and the City of Dallas present the third annual Dallas Green Festival to move us and our city to a greener, more sustainable future!
 Included in the event is Texas Discovery Gardens' first annual Smart Car Butterfly Rally from 9 am to noon, where smart cars will race to a better future to benefit our children's education program.
See the route and keep checking back in as we add in photos, directions, and preview drives from smart car drivers who just can't wait!
Sponsor a car today! Each $5 sponsorship allows a student from DISD to participate in our EarthKeepers Children's Education Programs this next school year!
For only $15, you also get to release a live tropical butterfly into our Butterfly House during a mass release -- either at 12:30 pm or 2:30 pm!
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Want to volunteer at Texas Discovery Gardens? State Fair training will take place on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10 am - 12:30 pm and Tuesday, Sept. 21 from 6 pm - 8:30 pm. Attendance at one training is mandatory to work the State Fair and earn free tickets!
Contact Sandra Mitchell, Volunteer Manager, for additional information at (214) 428-7476 x 240 or SMitchell@TexasDiscoveryGardens.org
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A special thanks to the following donors for helping us grow!
Preservation Tree Services, Inc. -- Harold and crew over at Preservation Tree have evaluated and pruned many of our trees over the summer. They also delivered wood chips for mulch and helped us keep watch over the health of the garden's trees. Stay tuned to WRR 101.1 FM for Organic Moments throughout the day courtesy of Preservation Tree Services, as well as PTS-sponsored Garden Notes featuring Texas Discovery Gardens each Saturday morning at 8 am.
Ron's Organics, Inc. -- Thanks to Ron and Mona for donating booth space at the Home Improvement Expo this weekend. We are happy to use at TDG many of the organic lawn care products they had on display! Listen to Ron and Mona each Sunday from 8 am - 9 am onKLIF 570 AM as they host the Natural Living and Garden Show. You can hear frequent guest Randy Johnson, Director of Horticulture!
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Make your Donation go Further on September 8!
If you make a donation of $25 or more to Texas Discovery Gardens through Donor Bridge next Wednesday, your funds will be partially matched through the "GET UP AND GIVE! NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY."
It's easy!
Search for Texas Discovery Gardens and click "Donate Now"
Receive acknowledgement from the Communities Foundation of Texas
It doesn't matter when you give between those hours; each donation is matched by the same percentage. You can find details on the program, including how the funds will be matched, here! This is a great opportunity to support the nonprofits close to your heart. |
| Fall at the Gift Shop |
Check out our new 'Color in Kids' shirts and other fun new merchandise at the gift shop.
We have cute and colorful bags, reusable canteens from Stephen Joseph, and other back-to-school items. | | Stop by our Gift Shop to purchase. Check out our clearance items, too! Open Daily 10 am - 5 pm. |
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