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The 17th annual Autumn at the Arboretum is in full swing at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. This year's theme is "A Fall Fairy Tale". Over 100,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash are on display in the Pumpkin Village. But you'd better hurry.

All-America Selections Display Gardens are wonderful resources for gardeners such as yourself. Whether you're a professional horticulturist, avid gardener or beginner, AAS Display Gardens present you with great ideas, gardening inspiration and pleasant visits. Even "brown thumbs" will be enthralled.

No doubt you've seen All-America Selections (AAS) or its logo mentioned in gardening articles or on seed packets and tags. But what is it, and why should it matter to you?

According to the New York Botanical Garden website, "The tricks and treats of fall come to life this year with plentiful pumpkins, gourds and ghouls, and fun-filled activities to celebrate this season of frights and foliage. There is something for everyone during the day or at night." Events end October 30, so you'd better check it out today.

You remember those scary effigies from childhood, don't you? Fear not. Grab your family and friends and take a stroll along the Scarecrow Trail at the Morton Arboretum where you'll see friendlier faces. But you'd better hurry.