Spring is Blooming

It's thyme to party at Dallas-area nursery's spring gardening events

It's finally time to start cultivating your spring garden.

Photo courtesy of Green Acres Nursery & Supply

Spring is on its way, and Green Acres Nursery & Supply is celebrating the season with two spring kickoff events at its Melissa and Irving locations.

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just getting started, these free-to-attend events are the perfect way to welcome warmer days, enjoy great entertainment, and stock up on everything you need for a blooming garden.

Mark your calendars
The Melissa event will be held on Saturday, March 29, followed by the Irving event on Saturday, April 5. Both events run from 9 am-5 pm and promise a full day of fun, learning, and community engagement.

Event details:

Melissa location: 1818 Central Expressway, Melissa, TX 75454
Irving location: 2800 Ranch Trail, Irving, TX 75063

What to expect
Green Acres Nursery & Supply is known for its extensive selection of plants, flowers, and outdoor living essentials, as well as its knowledgeable staff that's always ready to help customers bring their garden visions to life.

Photo courtesy of Green Acres Nursery & Supply

These spring kickoff events take this experience to the next level with an exciting lineup of activities, making them must-attend gatherings for garden enthusiasts and families alike.

Highlights include:

Live music: Enjoy great tunes as you browse through lush greenery and outdoor decor.
Delicious barbecue: Savor mouthwatering barbecue from beloved Dallas eatery One90 Smoked Meats.
Planting demonstrations: Gain valuable insights from experts on how to cultivate a thriving spring garden.
Face painting & kids’ activities: Keep the little ones entertained with fun face painting booths, chalk art stations, and more.
Lemonade stand & treats: Refresh yourself with a cool glass of lemonade while enjoying the festivities.
Cornhole & games: Challenge friends and family to a friendly round of cornhole and other outdoor activities.
Animal encounters: Interact with adorable animals for a hands-on nature experience.
Exclusive in-store sales: Take advantage of special promotions on plants, garden tools, and outdoor decor.
Local vendors: Browse unique offerings from various vendors showcasing garden-related products and home essentials.
Free raffles & giveaways: Don’t miss out on a chance to win fantastic prizes!

Come on by
The Green Acres spring kickoff isn’t just about plants — it’s about community, education, and celebration. Whether you’re looking for expert gardening advice, a fun family outing, or simply a chance to soak in the springtime atmosphere, this event has something for everyone.

With back-to-back Saturdays of excitement, you can join the festivities at either location — or both! Don’t miss this opportunity to embrace the new season.

sorry, crafters

Joann Fabrics to close all stores including 15 in Dallas-Fort Worth

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Seven Dallas-Fort Worth Joann Fabric stores will close.

It's a sad day for crafters everywhere – Joann Fabrics is shuttering all of iits 800 stores nationwide, including 15 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The closure follows after the company filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in January 2025. Joann Inc. initially filed for bankruptcy in March 2024.

"This was a very difficult decision to make, given the major impact we know it will have on our Team Members, our customers and all of the communities we serve," the company said in a statement. "A careful analysis of store performance and future strategic fit for the Company determined which stores should remain operating as usual at this time. Right-sizing our store footprint is a critical part of our efforts to ensure the best path forward for JOANN.”

UPDATE 2-24-2025: Joann will close all of its 800 fabric stores after failing to find a buyer. The chain previously planned to close approximately 500 of its 800 locations. However, after it was auctioned off to a new ownership group, the company will now shut down all stores after conducting going-out-of-business sales at each location.
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The company was founded in 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio, and has been a beloved destination for quilters, sewists, knitters, crocheters, and other hobbyists. It currently operates about 800 locations and four distribution centers across 49 states.

Eight Joann stores throughout Dallas-Fort Worth were included in an initial closing list, according to court documents filed on Wednesday, February 12.

It is unknown when the stores will officially close, and when clearance sales will take place.

The Dallas-Fort Worth stores are:

137 Merchants Row, #165, Arlington
6330 E. Mockingbird Ln., Dallas
11700 Preston Rd. #810, Dallas
2640 West University Dr., Denton
1400 Green Oaks Rd., Fort Worth
5212 S. Hulen St. Fort Worth
2930 Preston Rd. #800, Frisco
1250 William D Tate Ave., Grapevine
1439 W. Pipeline Road, Hurst
715 Hebron Pkwy., Lewisville
2050 W. University Dr. #250, McKinney
19105 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy., Mesquite
2000 FM 663, #500, Midlothian
700 Alma Dr., Plano
1049 E. IH 30, Rockwall

Other Texas Joann locations that were listed in the initial closure included:

3206 South Clack Drive, Abilene
9500 S. IH 35 Frontage Road, Austin
15520 FM 529 Road, Houston
9960 Old Katy Road, Houston
290 Meyerland Plaza, Houston
1219 North Fry Road, Katy
6351 E. Highway 191, Odessa
500 N. Jackson Road, Pharr
3142 Southeast Military Drive, Suite 126, San Antonio
4127 N. Highway 75, Sherman

While Texas will lose 18 locations, California will see the most Joann Fabric store closures, at 61 stores.

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