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10 Tips for Landscaping Your Ranch House
I have the opposite of a green thumb and need a yard that is going to be very easy, especially if it is down at the ranch where I’ll only be taking care…
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Our Latest Surprise on the Ranch
Almost every time I go down to the ranch, there is a surprise waiting for me. Sometimes the surprises are good–like baby owls nesting in a tree–but sometimes the surprises are, well, less…
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6 Qualities to Look for in a Ranch Property
Have you ever thought about owning a ranch? Maybe a weekend property, or perhaps your dreams are a little bigger and you want a big cattle ranch. On this blog I’ve shared a…
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It’s the little things…
It’s always fun to see a buck or turkey when you’re out in the country, but sometimes the little creatures can be just as enchanting. This weekend I was very excited to see…
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Why Outdoor Traditions Make Our Life Better
A version of this article originally appeared in Texas Wildlife magazine. Join Texas Wildlife Association today to get this fun monthly publication with resources for ranch owners. When we arrive at our farm, we go…
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The Wildflowers Down on the Ranch this Year!
I had fun taking pics of the wildflowers on our farm last time I was down there, and wanted to share them with you! This one has a lady bug on it, which…
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Hunting the Rascally Turkey
Our turkey saga continues. As you may have read here, Brandon and I have been hunting down the wascally turkeys on our property since last fall, when we decided that 30 turkeys was…
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My Adventures as a Ranch Hand
This article originally appeared in Texas Wildlife magazine. Join TWA to receive this publication and see my monthly column — otherwise, enjoy it here a few months later! We have a tin roof on our…
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24 Hours at the Farm
My mom and I went down to the farm a couple of weeks ago and it was a gorgeous clear day, so we hopped in the ranger to go for a ride. Trooper loves…
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Turkey Hunt Attempt #1
I grew up hunting only the wildlife we had on my grandfather’s farm: deer, dove, and the occasional hog. No ducks, our land is too arid. No quail, not enough of them. Turkey…
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