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.
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…)
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Friday, February 12th, 2010
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!
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Deep in the heart of bluebonnet country, tucked into the beautiful foothills of the Texas Hill Country, you’ll find the lovely Murski Homestead B & B…… read more and see our recipe here
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…)
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
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
You know it is Fall when pumpkins start to make their appearance……these beauties were spied on one of my recent Saturday morning trips to our local Brenham Farmers Market in downtown Brenham. Also available were fresh handmade soaps, delicious canned vegetables and fruits that looked so good you wanted to eat them straight from the jar, beautiful hand embroidered linens, handmade German noodles (of which I purchased 3 gallon baggies full!), fresh cucumbers, live plants, yummy homemade desserts and of course, fresh coffee from our local roastery, Independence Coffee, and much more…..
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Fall is an incredible time of year to visit Brenham, Texas and Washington county. Not only is the weather perfect but festivals and fun abound. In evidence of this are the abundance of scarecrows on exhibit in downtown Brenham and surrounding towns. They arrive just in time to announce Autum Fest, Scarecrow Festival, the Scarecrow contests and the first hints of Fall in the air. The imagination of those who create these great scarecrow displays always amazes me and gets better with each passing year! Be sure to check them out, vote for your favorite and enjoy some fun at the festivals while in town…..
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