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Rebellion in the Rows: Why We Plant Corn and Hatch Chickens Anyway
Homesteading as Resistance, and the Quiet Power of Sustainable Growth Every corn seed we press into the soil and every chick that hatches...

Katy Jimenez
4 days ago1 min read


Rooted and Rising: Rock Bottom Ranch Is Now Booking Events in Elgin, Texas
There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when dreams start to take shape in real time—when the sketches in a notebook turn into fence...

Katy Jimenez
Jun 301 min read


When the Land Speaks First: Taking Nature’s Sage Wisdom at Rock Bottom Ranch
The remarkable Texas Sage anticipates rain with a fascinating mechanism. This plant exhibits a unique adaptation to arid climates. Its tin

Katy Jimenez
Jun 163 min read


From Garden to Jar: Homemade Dill Pickles with Fresh Garden Cucumbers & Dried Herbs
Learn how to quickly transform garden-fresh cucumbers into delicious dill pickles infused with dried herbs and bay leaves. Perfect for crisp snacks and tasty additions to meals!

Katy Jimenez
Jun 102 min read


Cold Brew in a Stolen Cup: How to Pamper Yourself Without Leaving the Dirt Road
This morning, I mulched the garden beds with oat straw from a local farmer, did yoga in the orchard, and sipped cold brew my husband...

Katy Jimenez
Jun 32 min read


From Brooder to Garden: Moving the Chicks to Their New Run at Rock Bottom Ranch
This post shares on how to use your chicks to prep your garden space.

Katy Jimenez
May 283 min read


Spring at Rock Bottom Ranch: Chicks, Garden & Growth - Texas Farm Events
There’s a special kind of joy that only spring can bring—the kind that smells like fresh basil, sounds like baby chicks peeping, and...

Katy Jimenez
May 142 min read


🐣New Beginnings at the Ranch: Welcome, Icelandic Chicks!
There’s nothing quite like spring on the farm—and this season brought something extra special: we’ve officially hatched our very first...

Katy Jimenez
May 12 min read


The Garden Strikes Back: From Total Destruction to Fresh Blooms
When I left Texas for Connecticut nearly two years ago, I left behind a glorious garden. And I mean GLORIOUS. We're talking a full spread of

Katy Jimenez
Apr 92 min read


Springtime Magic at Rock Bottom Ranch: The Perfect Setting for Intimate Weddings & Events
Silhouetted trees stand against a pastel-hued sky as the sun sets, painting the landscape in warm shades of spring. Hello! I’m Katy, and...

Katy Jimenez
Mar 172 min read
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