The Dixon Post

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Talk at Two: Piece of Cake by Greely Myatt

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Plant Profile: Common Sunflower, Helianthus annuus

Each year, the Dixon grows the annual sunflower Helianthus annuus in the Memphis Garden Club Cutting Garden. Helianthus comprises a genus of around 70 annual and perennial species. The name Helianthus comes from the Greek helios , or sun, and anthos , or flower, alluding to the flower parts. Native to North and Central America, the sunflower is a member of the aster and daisy family, Asteraceae, and has been used in making flour or processed for oil, medicines, and soap since... Read More

Posted by Kristen Rambo at Tuesday, July 13, 2021

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Tour at Two: Justin Bowles

For today’s #tourattwo enjoy a 5-minute mediative look at Memphis 2021 artist Justin Bowels' installation Bedizen Park 84 . Read More

Posted by Kristen Rambo at Tuesday, July 6, 2021

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

"Memphis 2021" Virtual Tour

Enjoy this virtual tour of Memphis 2021 with curator Julie Pierotti, hosted by City Current! Memphis 2021 is closing on July 11. #discoverthedixon Read More

Posted by Kristen Rambo at Tuesday, June 29, 2021

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Tour at Two: Sharon Havelka

Memphis artist Sharon Havelka shares her process and inspirations for her three works in the exhibition Memphis 2021, on view through July 11. Read More

Posted by Kristen Rambo at Tuesday, June 15, 2021

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Download Backgrounds and Wallpapers: Hydrangeas

Add some color to your desktop, Zoom background, or phone wallpaper with Dixon hydrangeas! To download, click the links below the images. Download JPEG Download JPEG Download JPEG Download JPEG Download JPEG Download JPEG Read More

Posted by Chantal Drake at Thursday, June 10, 2021

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Plant Profile: Hydrangea paniculata

Hydrangea paniculata is a species of hydrangea that has regained popularity in modern landscapes. Strikingly beautiful, easy, reliable, and fast-growing, H. paniculata produces gracefully arching branches and pyramidal clusters of white, then pink-tinged to dusty purple blooms. The name “paniculata” comes from the panicle (cone) shaped blooms. Paniculatas can grow very large, with the largest plants growing over ten feet in height and width. Larger ones such as... Read More

Posted by Chantal Drake at Thursday, June 10, 2021

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Talk at Two: Story in Portraits

Debbie Pacheco, Memphis 2021 artist Debbie Pacheco talks about the lives and narratives of those passing individuals and fleeting moments she has captured on film and communicated through her art. Click here to learn more about Pacheco's work. Read More

Posted by Kristen Rambo at Tuesday, June 8, 2021

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Tour at Two: Allison's Greenhouse Tour

In case you missed virtual Garden Family Day, you can still take a tour of the Dixon greenhouses with Youth Garden Instructors, Allison Hopper! Take a behind-the-scenes look at how greenhouses work and the three special buildings at the Dixon (with a special peak at Allison's own greenhouse in progress!) Read More

Posted by Kristen Rambo at Tuesday, June 1, 2021

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Saturday, May 29, 2021

Simple Poetry for a Sunny Day

The great outdoors are a treasure trove of poetry inspiration! Take a minute to go outside create some nature-inspired verses. Read More

Posted by Kristen Rambo at Saturday, May 29, 2021

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Tour at Two: Mae Aur

Memphis artist Mae Aur employs bright colors, round contours, and an overall smooth surface when creating her unique wood sculptures. Her skill with woodcarving is evident in the satisfying neatness of each piece of the sculpture and the impeccable way in which they are joined together. These works often combine an interest in historic artistic symbols and traditions from around the world with the Millennial generation’s clever optimism. Though she also works in a variety of other... Read More

Posted by Kristen Rambo at Tuesday, May 25, 2021

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Friday, May 21, 2021

Growing Strawberries from Seeds

Who doesn’t love strawberries? Let's learn about how you can take seeds from a strawberry and grow your own fruit at home! Click here to download PDF ¿A quien no le gustan las fresas? ¡Aprende como puedes sacar las semillas de las fresas y cultivar esta fruta en casa! Haga clic aquí para descargar PDF Read More

Posted by Kristen Rambo at Friday, May 21, 2021

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