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The Greenhouse (part 1)

Roy Creek Ranch Posted on November 26, 2006 by JimSeptember 11, 2025

One of the problems we have periodically here in the Hill Country are hard freezes.  Given the length and heat of the summers, it’s a surprise to some and it catches many off-guard.  Folks with tropical plants in their gardens … Continue reading →

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2006 Harvest Classic

Roy Creek Ranch Posted on October 21, 2006 by JimSeptember 11, 2025

The Harvest Classic, recognized by the readers of Ride Texas Magazine as one of the top 10 rallies in Texas, is in scenic Luckenbach, Texas (near Fredericksburg). Organized by Central Texas Motorcycle Charities, this gathering of Classic and European motorcycles … Continue reading →

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Posted in Lifestyle, Travel | Tagged Beardmore, bike show, BSA, classic, Davidson, Fredricksburg, Harley, Henderson, homesteading, Indian, Luckenbach, Moto Guzzi, motorcycle show, motorcycles, Norton, rally, Royal Enfield, Sunbeam, Triumph

The Pond

Roy Creek Ranch Posted on June 1, 2006 by JimSeptember 12, 2025

I began the pond project on April 9, 2006.  It’s gone through many changes, and continues to change.  Here’s a snapshot of the pond up to early June . . .

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Posted in Gardening & Food, Projects | Tagged homesteading, pond

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