Planting a garden is more than growing fresh food—it’s an opportunity to support those in need. Planting a garden for charitable purposes fosters true personal fulfillment. Many individuals and families face food insecurity, relying on community resources for nutritious meals. By dedicating part of a garden to charitable giving, people contribute to a larger…
Harvesting Success: A Comprehensive Guide to Small Farm Monetization
Harvesting Success: A Comprehensive Guide to Small Farm Monetization by Paul Denikin Starting and monetizing a small farm is an exciting and fulfilling endeavor that allows you to connect with the land and provide fresh, sustainable produce to your community. In this article from Scurlock Farms, we’ll delve into the essential steps to…
Staycation in a Cabin Near Me
Looking for a Staycation in a Cabin or Home Near You? 2023 found things getting more back to normal for the travel industry, and folks were really ready to get out and travel more. Then the economy began unraveling and everything became more expensive. Staycations, staying somewhere closer to home where one can rent an…
Something for Everyone – River, Bluffs, Woods, Farm Animals, Abundant Wildlife and Equipment
Scurlock Farms is 172 beautiful acres of varied terrain Scurlock Farms has a little bit of everything – from the top prairie hay pastures, to the wooded bluffs, spring-fed creek, heavily wooded acreage, winding roads through the pastures and 20 acre pecan orchard, and one mile of river frontage for the San Gabriel River. Many…
Baby Skunks are Also Known as a Kit
Do you know what baby skunks are called? Baby skunks are also known as a kit. They have their white stripe when they are born and the baby skunks are really cute. I bet you can’t think of wild animals that look like a waving black and white flag when walking together as a family?!…
Essential Outdoor Vacation Tips That Will Help You Stay Prepared
Essential Outdoor Vacation Tips That Will Help You Stay Prepared Outdoor vacations are a great way to get the family together for a fun, active getaway, but they do require some planning. Figuring out where to go, what to pack, and how you’ll get there are just a few considerations you’ll need to make, and…
Discover Your Inner Farm Kid
Want to discover your inner farm kid? Visit us at Scurlock Farms in one of our two Airbnb rentals to discover your inner farm kid, or get back in touch with the farm kid you used to be! Did you grow up in a rural area, or did you live in a town or city? …
Entertaining, Laughable Chickens
Whoever would have thought that common chickens could be so laughable and entertaining?! I have four “flocks” that make up the total flock. Friends from church gave us 3 Seabright Bantams – one rooster and two hens. They are beautifully colored chickens with copper feathers with black highlights. If I ever need 1/2 of an…
What Pet has 2 Legs and Takes a Bath in a Glass?
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…
