Bruce Ford, Author at Ross Creek Organic Farm

Wildlife Management Plans: Your Texas-Sized Key to Tax Savings and Conservation

January 7, 2025 / Agricultural Exemption

Texas landowners, imagine this: your property alive with native wildlife, thriving habitats, and the sweet satisfaction of tax savings. Sound too good to be true? It’s not. With a wildlife management plan, you can preserve your agricultural valuation while transforming your land into a conservation haven. And Bruce Ford, Wildlife Management Plan Specialist, is here […]

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Winterizing: Tips for a Healthy Hive in Central Texas

December 3, 2024 / Backyard Beekeeping

As the weather cools down in Central Texas, beekeepers know that it’s time to start preparing their colonies for the winter months. Winterizing your active bee colonies requires some special considerations to ensure their health and survival. In this blog, I will share some valuable tips and insights to help you support your bees through

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Catnip Repels Insects

December 15, 2023 / Farm, Organic Gardening, Revival Homesteading

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) may have a euphoric effect on cats and the plant deters insects pests arounndthe gardens. When your kitty friend gets a whiff of catnip, it’s like a ticket to the ‘happy place!” Catnip can work its magic on your kitty in various ways when sniffed or nibbled. Catnip is a plant, also

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Peppermint Plants Benefits

December 15, 2023 / Farm, Organic Gardening, Revival Homesteading

Many gardners know that peppermint plants, Mentha piperita, repels a multitude of insect pests, aphids, cabbage looper, Colorado potato beetle, cucumber beetle, flea beetle, Japanese beetle and squash bugs. Beekeepers use peppermint plant on the edge of the gardens to attract bees with its intense aroma. Peppermint is one of the strongest-smelling plants you can

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TEXAS BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION 2023

October 27, 2023 / Backyard Beekeeping, Events

Fellow beekeepers: I will be in Temple, Texas on November 3rd and 4rth, in the vendor-trade hall. Join me there! It is a great way to immerse yourself in the beekeeping culture, learn new practices, and meet other beekeepers in your area. The Annual Convention of the Texas Beekeepers Association is a major event running over

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2023 Beekeepers Events in Central Texas

October 18, 2023 / Backyard Beekeeping, Events

I am listing here some of the Beekeepers Events in Central Texas you can attend for the rest of the year 2023. I like to meet and mentor beekeepers at local beekeeping events. That’s why I am involved in several of the beekeepers associations in Central Texas and I often have a booth at their

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How beekeeping can lower your property tax

May 17, 2023 / Agricultural Exemption, Backyard Beekeeping

Tired of over paying property taxes? I have a solution for you! If you own 5 to 20 acres of land in Texas, you are eligible to practice beekeeping and establish a special valuation for raising honey bees . You don’t have to be a beekeeper to benefit from this exemption. Someone can manage the

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Beekeeping can be fun, safe and easy

April 28, 2023 / Backyard Beekeeping

Are you one of these gardeners who considered getting into beekeeping but never felt confident enough to get started? I may be able to help.

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Saturday Bee Rescue!

September 24, 2022 / Backyard Beekeeping

This afternoon Bruce rescued a gentle honey bee swarm that was up in a tree. He parked his truck under the tree and stood on the cab. It was definitely a great experience, and he got the queen! He made some great wax-comb holders.

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A Good Bee Year !

December 16, 2020 / Backyard Beekeeping

Ok Honey bee lovers: It has been a great year! I have increased my honey bee knowledge to the point where I consider myself a Bee Whisperer and Mentor. See these pictures of the bee yards I have set-up in 2020.

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