Nicknamed “The Lazy Gardener”, Felder
Rushing’s “Slow Gardening” is a lively presentation on how to have fun
establishing a pretty and productive garden with as little effort as
possible. He will share his secrets on creating garden spaces in
unexpected places, including the back of a truck!

Tickets for this presentation will be $10.00 (plus tax and processing
fee) and are available for purchase at http://felderrushing.eventbrite.com/
Space is limited so buy your tickets early!

Mr. Rushing travels all over the world sharing his offbeat approach to
gardening, using humorous anecdotes, zany observations, garden-irreverent
metaphors and stunning photos – all while trying to help gardeners get
past the “rules” of horticulture. He is a published author, writing
gardening books and penning thousands of columns and articles for
syndicated newspapers and national publications, such as National
Geographic, Organic Gardening and Better Homes and Gardens.

Children learn about fresh, seasonal
food while they have fun at the farmers market. Market tokens
available for kid-size shopping at the market, choose-my-plate cards,
recipes, cooking class, and photo follow-up.

Food Day seeks to bring together Americans from all walks of
life—parents, teachers, and students; health professionals, community
organizers, and local officials; chefs, school lunch providers, and
eaters of all stripes—to push for healthy, affordable food produced in a sustainable, humane way.

See website for multiple events happening around the Metroplex.

Enjoy
being immersed among native Texas fluttering butterflies in our
butterfly house and butterfly garden. This is also a beautiful setting
for pictures.

Here are a few of the varieties of butterflies that you can look for in our Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden.*

Monarchs

Queens

See how colorful a winter garden can be and learn how to make natural
ornaments taken from the outdoors. Dress appropriately for an outdoors
walk. Included with admission ($8/adults, $6/seniors 60+, and
$4/children 3-11). Pay at door.

Dallas County Lepidopterist' co-founder Dale Clark focuses on the
butterflies of Winter -- yes, we have butterflies in winter here!
Discover the various ways our native species have adapted methods to
cope with our often harsh winters and survive! One in a series of new
programs offered throughout the year. $15/$10 for TDG Members.

Go on a guided tour of the Butterfly House and get a behind the scenes
look at these winged wonders. Included with admission ($8/adults,
$6/seniors 60+, and $4/children 3-11). Pay at door.

Discover how different seeds can look and why they’re important to
wildlife as we tour our winter garden. Appropriate for ages 8+. Included
with admission ($8/adults, $6/seniors 60+, and $4/children 3-11). Pay
at door.

9 am - 11 am: Fall Plant Safari

This pre-sale tour led by the man behind the plants, Director of
Horticulture Randy Johnson, shows you how to incorporate native and
adapted plants into your landscape. The safari starts at the front of
the gardens. Buy your admission before the tour and save time at the
line! The lobby opens at 8:45 am for admission sales. Bring exact
change for quicker entry. Credit cards and checks will also be
accepted. Plant Safari attendees will enter the side gates into the
plant sale area at 10 am, at the same time the main plant sale gates
open. $15; $10 members.

11 am - 2 pm: Fall Plant Sale

Our fall sale gets bigger and better each year! While we don't offer a
preview sale for members, you still receive 10 percent off, so remember
to renew your membership! The fall sale offers many of the wonderful
host and nectar plants from our spring sale, as well as hard-to-find
native trees and shrubs.

Go on a guided tour of the Butterfly House and get a behind the scenes
look at these winged wonders. Included with admission ($8/adults,
$6/seniors 60+, and $4/children 3-11). Pay at door.