What pet has two legs and takes a bath in a glass of water? Chico was my parakeet and he did – anytime he could find a glass with something in it! Did you have a bird as a pet when you were growing up, or do you have one now? Many parakeets are family…
Great Horned Owl Up Close and Personal
Have you ever seen a great horned owl up close and personal? The Great Horned Owl is largely nocturnal so they can be difficult to spot. Come to Scurlock Farms and I will find one for you to see! When giving tours guests in the evening we frequently flush one out in the pecan orchard…
Ask Me Anything: 10 Questions About Farm Stays
Have you ever considered staying in a rural location, or on an actual farm while on a trip? Have you hesitated to because you were not sure what to expect? In this post Ask Me Anything: 10 Questions About Farm Stays, I hope I answer most of your questions and help you make an…
Designing and Creating our Dream Raised Bed Cinder Block Garden
Building our Dream Raised Bed Garden Howdy howdy howdy – thanks for coming along on this ride with us! After moving to the farm we decided to design and build our dream garden, doing all of the labor ourselves. It has been an adventure, and we’re anxiously awaiting completion of the project and being able…
Homemade Spicy Bread and Butter Pickles – Yum!
How to make homemade spicy Bread and Butter Pickles – yum! Spicy and Sweet, So Fun to Eat (and Make) Howdy howdy howdy – Daniel Jr again. For Christmas this year Sherry got me a Guide to Preserving by Ball, along with some canning supplies. Best. Gift. Ever. We made up a batch of bread…
Top 10 Questions from guests
Can you guess the number one question I get from guests? I love giving tours of the farm to my guests in a Polaris. The tours range anywhere from 3o minutes to 2 hours, depending on the guests. These are the top 10 questions I get from guests. Can you guess the number one question…
The Best Ice Cream Place in Georgetown, TX
The Best Ice Cream Place in Georgetown, TX would definitely be All Things Kids Looking for the best ice cream in Georgetown Texas? Anytime my kids (grown) and grandchildren are in town, they have to stop in for a cold treat at All Things Kids! All Things Kids is a very unique shop on the…
Smoking a Chicken on a Wood-fired Smoker
It’s easy and delicious to smoke a chicken on a wood-fired smoker! Howdy folks – guest poster here. Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Daniel Scurlock Jr, and grew up out on Scurlock Farms. I recently moved back to the farm with my wife, Sherry, after spending over 30 years in the Dallas/Plano area….
Work From Home in Rural Cabin on 172 Acres with River Frontage
Would you like to work from home in a rural cabin on 172 acres with river frontage? The work scene changed drastically in 2020 due to Covid-19. Many workers found themselves forccd to work from home due to mandates from their cities, counties, or states. The results really surprised everyone! It was found that production…
