Browse the Shelves
Roy Creek Ranch has grown over many years into a collection of projects, essays, practical repairs, observations, and stories from life in the Texas Hill Country.
Some readers arrive looking for a specific answer. Others prefer to wander.
These shelves gather related work into broader themes. A single article may appear on more than one shelf, because the most interesting subjects rarely fit into only one box.
Choose a shelf and browse awhile.
Weather, Water & the Hill Country
Living in the Hill Country means paying attention to heat, drought, rainfall, wells, ponds, and the systems that help us live with an uncertain water supply.
Featured projects and articles
- The Pond
- The New Pond
- DIY Garden Weather Station
- Installing a PumpSaver to Protect a Water Well
- Rainwater and irrigation projects
Music
Pianos, organs, performance, musical history, instrument technology, and the people whose lives became connected through music.
Featured projects and articles
- The Weber Piano Project
- Reproducing Pianos
- The Virtual Pipe Organ
- The Rabbit Hole Opens — the beginning of an unexpected journey into Omaha’s musical past.
Energy & Self-Reliance
Solar power, batteries, electric vehicles, backup systems, and the gradual development of a more resilient ranch.
Featured projects and articles
- Solar Garage
- Ground-mounted solar arrays
- Battery systems
- EV charging
- Solar water systems and off-grid experiments
Garden & Kitchen
Gardening, seasonal food, preservation, cast-iron cooking, recipes, and the small rewards of raising and preparing something yourself.
Featured projects and articles