Friends of Irving Gardens

"Including elements of natural beauty in future development is a matter of priority and partnering with the right developers - we need council members who will be tough negotiators for these kinds of spaces in proposed plans."

"We can encourage developers to integrate green spaces by tying incentives, such as density bonuses or tax abatements to high-quality, publicly accessible landscaping."

Written by Caleb Hinojos. Learn about the anatomy of pollen, how it is spread and the importance of pollen.

Written by Caleb Hinojos - A night out at H Ferrell Hogbottoms Wildlife Refuge and Outdoor Learning Center for Moth Week 2024

Welcome back everyone! Sorry for the long delay in writing an entry, but life and everything that comes with it just got a bit busy....

After a long wait, Pollinator Garden and Bird's Fort Trail patrons can park with ease after lines in the parking lot were repainted...

As an elected official, what role could you play to promote the use of green spaces for gardens that can help beneficial wildlife, like...

As an elected official, what role could you play to promote the use of green spaces for gardens that can help beneficial wildlife, like...

As an elected official, what role could you play to promote the use of green spaces for gardens that can help beneficial wildlife, like...

As an elected official, what role could you play to promote the use of green spaces for gardens that can help beneficial wildlife, like...

As an elected official, what role could you play to promote the use of green spaces for gardens that can help beneficial wildlife, like...

Hello everyone and welcome back to the blog. Apologies for not having content through the fall, but this should be a fun way to wrap up...

For some people, autumn is all about football, pumpkin spice, and the Texas State Fair. For me, autumn means getting outside again after...

\ Hey everyone. Welcome back to the garden blog! I hope that your summer is going well even though this heat has been rough. Due to that...

Hello everyone, and thanks for being friends of our garden. Summer is here! Oh, how excited we are about the sweltering heat. In spite of...

Welcome back everyone! This past workday was a fantastic time to pick up some rays of sun as well as a hand tool. Thanks to Debra’s...

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Wende Burton poses in front of son's sculpture. The Pollinator Garden at Bird’s Fort Trail Park now has a sculpture in the shape of...

Pruning is an essential aspect of plant care that can improve the health, shape, and yield of your plants. However, the timing of pruning...