What happens to the pumpkins at the Dallas Arboretum?

Dallas Gourd Patch dries the gourds it collects from the arboretum for months. Then the group donates the art it creates back to the arboretum the following year, and the arboretum sells the art in its shop. Reischert said anyone in the group who takes a pumpkin has to donate at least one back to the arboretum.

Where does the Dallas Arboretum get their pumpkins?

The 16th annual Autumn at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant, is upon us and we are excited to once again share 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash, hailing from THE pumpkin capital of Texas, Floydada, throughout the garden.

Can you buy pumpkins at the Dallas Arboretum?

Pumpkins are on sale in the Hoffman Family Gift Store, as well as in the Pumpkin Patch in Pecan Grove (and can be purchased at the kiosk across the Paseo). Also, don’t forget to pick up the Dallas Arboretum Pumpkin Cookbook from the Hoffman Family Gift Store or order it online now.

What do you do with pumpkins after Halloween in Dallas?

Don’t Toss Your Pumpkins After Halloween–These Dallas Orgs Can Use Them. Keep your gourds out of the garbage by donating them to a local animal rescue (pigs will snack on them!) or to nonprofits that can use them for compost.

What is the difference between Gate 1 and Gate 4 at Dallas Arboretum?

Gate 4 you park across the street in a parking garage and walk across in an underground tunnel to get closer to the children’s area. Gate 1 has parking on/ next to the arboretum and the entrance is by restrooms/gift shop/food outlook.

Where is Gate 4 at the Dallas Arboretum?

8720 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218
Gate 4 is the Parking garage located at 8720 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218, across the street from the Children’s Garden entrance with underground access to get to the garden and has access to both the Main Garden and Children’s Garden.

Are masks required at the Dallas Arboretum?

reserve your timed ticket. All guests 5 years of age or older are required to wear a face covering while visiting the Dallas Arboretum, unless medically unable to do so.

What can I do with my uncarved pumpkin?

How to Reuse Carved Pumpkins

  1. Roast Pumpkin Seeds. To roast pumpkin seeds, separate them from the stringy guts and rinse well.
  2. Make Pumpkin Stock.
  3. Feed the Critters.
  4. Add it to Compost.
  5. Whip Up a Batch of Pumpkin Puree.
  6. Bake Pumpkin Bread.
  7. Make Pumpkin Soup.
  8. Eat Your Casserole Dish.

What is the best gate to enter at the Dallas Arboretum?

If you want to spend the majority of your day at the Children’s Garden, Park at gate #4. You will go into the parking garage and drive down 2 levels. You will walk through an underground walkway (under the traffic) right to the entrance of the Garden and Children’s Garden.