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Penning the Plants

Roy Creek Ranch Posted on April 18, 2008 by JimSeptember 11, 2025

In an earlier post, I alluded to “bins” or “pens” That I constructed in the greenhouse.  Something of a cross between a raised bed and a giant pot, these miniature gardens are very efficient, and easy to construct.  Here’s how: … Continue reading →

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The Greenhouse “Flowers”

Roy Creek Ranch Posted on March 8, 2008 by JimSeptember 11, 2025

The greenhouse has been in operation for a couple of months now, and beginning to show some results.  Since this is my first real experience with one, I’m learning as I go along, and there are some surprises along the … Continue reading →

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A Commercial Greenhouse

Roy Creek Ranch Posted on January 14, 2008 by JimSeptember 11, 2025

This morning marks the completion of a long-standing project here at the ranch. You may recall the construction of a greenhouse last year, one made of PVC and plastic sheeting. Well, now for the rest of the story: it was … Continue reading →

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The Greenhouse (part 2)

Roy Creek Ranch Posted on December 2, 2006 by JimSeptember 11, 2025

Saturday dawned clear and warm.  The perfect day for completing the greenhouse!  I had a nearly square frame to use for the foundation, done the previous weekend, and now it was time to level the ground and anchor the frame. … Continue reading →

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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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