Our gardens at the ranch are worked year round so that we and our guests can enjoy being outside and the wild birds have plenty of food, water, hiding places and nesting material! We had a great flush this past Spring after the hard freezes of the winter helped put nature back in balance with growth patterns, weeds and bugs. We use of a lot of the flowers, herbs and fruits in our cooking classes and food preparation. There is nothing better than “farm fresh”. We encourage all our guests and cooking class participants to use anything they can find locally and fresh from the farmers markets and meat markets…..
Some great photos of some of our flowers and herbs: (more…)
Archive for the ‘At the Ranch’ Category
Texas B&B Antique Roses, Herbs & Spring Gardens
Saturday, July 24th, 2010
Honey Bees Texas Ranch
Monday, May 17th, 2010
It is that time of year when honey bees start their job pollinating garden vegetables, flowers and making more honey. A new swarm was discovered recently at the ranch and a local beekeeper came to collect them for a new honey box. It was all very interesting…. We use lots of local honey at the B&B in our cooking, classes and in our own home. Not only is it a natural sweetener but it is also highly antibacterial and medicinal….being used in early pioneer times to heal cuts and wounds to the body among other things!
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- Beekeeper
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- New Swarm Waiting for Queen
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- Starting the harvest of bees
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- Collecting into Bee Box
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- Adding Frame for Bees to Build Comb On for Honey Production
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- Bees Collected and Ready for Their New Home!
New Longhorn Calf at the Ranch
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Latest addition to the herd....Longhorn Calf
Another beautiful addition to our herd here at the ranch is our latest new born Longhorn bull calf! He is striking in his patterned coat that Longhorns are noted for and the guests love watching him romp and play over the hills as they enjoy their drinks on the porches.
Snow At Bed & Breakfast Brenham Texas Ranch
Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Unbelievable fat white flurries descended from the sky making everything frosty white and giving us a sense of being up North experiencing a real winter wonderland! Snow blanketed the gardens at the ranch and caused even the Cardinals to see cover amongst the branches and thorns of some of our antique rose bushes. The Geese (more…)
The Big Freeze of 2010 at Brenham, Texas B&B Ranch
Friday, February 12th, 2010
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- Frozen Pond
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- Frozen Pond with Slush
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- The Big Thaw
The ponds froze up this year during the big freeze of January 2010! We haven’t seen this in years. The gardens took the brute force of the below freezing temperatures that lasted for several days, looking worse for wear (even though we covered and clamped down and lit up with lights to help keep them warm!). Those that have not survived the big chill will be replaced with a new and different specimen. This is our opportunity to venture out with something new and experiment. The freeze is a definite bonus for us with bugs in that it depletes the numbers and knocks them back to a more manageable level for us. When the ranch goes years without a major freeze, it allows the bugs to multiply and winter over creating more work for us with each succeeding year!….especially for those of us who are mostly organic gardeners! Looking forward to Spring, the wildflowers at the B&B and excited to see what comes back in our gardens!
Goldfinches at Brenham Texas Ranch
Sunday, January 24th, 2010
Birding near Texas Bed and Breakfast
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Our local birding expert recently conducted another birding adventure tour with more great results. Birding Packages are offered year round at this Brenham Texas Bed and Breakfast. Enjoy a cooking class, Vintner dinner or just relax and enjoy the local scene before or after your bird tour…..Birders of all skill levels are welcomed.
Saturday, the 21st at Lake Somerville, he and his group birded Overlook Park, Welch Park, and Yegua Creek Park.
Highlights were two Buffleheads in with a group of American Coots, a Red-breasted Merganser (more…)
Give the Gift of Travel this Holiday Season
Friday, November 20th, 2009
There is no need to fret over what to buy that special someone this holiday season. You can find that perfect “Something Special” online from the comfort of your easy chair or by calling us by phone. A Murski Homestead B&B gift certificate can be customized for anyone’s need……use it for an overnight stay in one of our romantic suites, for a romantic package, to enjoy one of our fun cooking classes, herb day luncheons or Vintner dinners. Regardless of their pleasure, we offer many unique options to please. By purchasing a Murski Homestead Gift Certificate, you are giving a unique gift that will truly be enjoyed and appreciated. You can purchase gift certificates for accommodations, classes, dinners, or specific dollar amount. For more information or to make purchase, please call us directly at (877) 690-0676 or order online here.
New Barn Raising Finished!
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
I remember the days when my whole family (Mom’s 10 brothers, sisters and their kids) all showed up to “raise the barn” — a traditional pole barn made from logs cut from our own farm and sheet metal purchased at the local hardware store. My how times have changed…….The new barn is up, made of red iron, colored sheet metal, with 3 bays and lots of space…..nothing better than relying on local boys who know their stuff, enduring all the rain, wind and days off work and showing up the minute the ground began to dry! Brian Tiemann Construction
About Pamela
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Hello readers! A little bit of info on the writer/innkeeper…..my passions include cooking, herbs, gardening, books, pets, true friends, faith and family. Nothing better than sharing and having fun over a great meal and glass of wine or beer! My favorites are dark, microbrews and ales. Come explore the world through my eyes and spend some time at our restored family bed and breakfast ranch in Brenham Texas. Hope to see you soon!
