Dallas gardeners have a new weekend to look forward to. Texas Discovery Gardens is bringing its popular fall plant sale back to Fair Park on Saturday and Sunday, September 19‑20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Members of the nonprofit can arrive early on Friday, September 18, for a preview from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
What’s on offer
The sale features a wide variety of native and adapted plants suited to North Texas conditions. Organizers encourage shoppers to prepare a list using botanical names and to check the plant‑sale page for the latest availability updates. Plants will be grouped by type, and a map will be provided to help visitors navigate the displays. Some varieties may sell out or be removed if they do not meet the garden’s quality standards.
Help from staff and volunteers
Staff members and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and guide shoppers in selecting plants that fit their landscaping goals. Customers may bring their own carts, though the garden’s carts are reserved for staff and volunteers who assist with moving purchases out of the sale area.
Parking and logistics
Fair Park drivers should enter through Gate 6, turn right on Second Avenue, then left on Pennsylvania. Free parking for plant‑sale customers is located in Lot 8, across Pennsylvania from the greenhouse. Attendees should let parking attendants know they are visiting the sale.
More than a sale
Texas Discovery Gardens spans 7.5 acres and includes specialty gardens, a two‑story butterfly house, an insectarium, garden trains, an outdoor playscape, and a rotating art gallery. The nonprofit describes its grounds as organically maintained and offers educational programs, workshops, and exhibits for both children and adults.
Visitors interested in exploring the gardens and butterfly house can review admission options on the organization’s website. Regular attraction hours run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, while the plant sale opens an hour earlier.
Membership benefits
Members attending the Friday preview should have their membership numbers ready. Membership renewals will be available online and at the sale, providing continued access to the garden’s attractions and future events.
For the latest updates on plant availability and any changes to shopping arrangements, shoppers should consult the official sale page before arriving.
Original reporting: WBAP News/Talk (Dallas-Fort Worth) — read the source article.
