The Ross Ranch

04/02/2025

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The hearts were harvested from a spruce tree at our ranch. Created into a beautiful piece by local craftsman artist Jeffery Powers  

01/14/2025

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Because “flock” is not enough.

01/11/2025

Uncle Chuck I learned has passed, many many wonderful memories from my childhood , sad to learn of his death. He was an inspiration and happy soul. I always loved to visit him when I was a young man, invited me in, stayed at his place a few times when I was down visiting my grandpa John Alexander Ross. He was always in attendance at the family reunions at Wabash Hall. A good friend to my dad. Uncle Chuck you will be missed indeed.

“The Farmer’s Field, Now Still”

The farmers field, now still and hushed, the sound of laughter, forever crushed.

Your steady hands, your furrowed brow, we miss you deeply here and now.

Through sun and rain, you tilled the land, a legacy of love, a life so grand.

In every harvest, we’ll see your face, and feel the emptiness, none can replace.

The earth, a witness to your toil, now embraces you, a final uncoil.

In the farmers field, where you once roamed, we’ll miss you dearly, your love, our home.

“The Farmer’s Field, Now Still” Charles William Liberty "Charlie", a resident of Wabash, passed away on Thursday January 9, 2025 at Chatham Kent Health Alliance at the age of 85. Born in Chatham, the son of the late Benjamin and Alma (Webster) Liberty. Loving husband of Lillian (Zak) Liberty f...

01/09/2025

11/30/2024

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How and When to Prune Trees and Shrubs 🌳✂️
Growth Buds
Apical Dominance: Controls growth from the terminal bud; vertical branches show strong apical dominance. 🌱
Removing Heavy Branches
Undercut: Prevents bark tearing. 🪓
Upper Cut: Follows the undercut. 🪓
Close Cut: Near the branch collar for optimal healing. 🌿
Pruning Timing
Most Plants: Prune in winter or spring. ❄️🌷
Flowering Shrubs: Prune after blooming. 🌸
Evergreens: Prune in spring. 🌲
Fruit Trees: Prune for better light and fruit production. 🍎
Roses
Pruning Time: Spring. 🌹
Cut Location: Just above an outward-facing bud on healthy wood. 🌿
Techniques
Thinning: Remove entire shoots. 🌿
Eliminate: Water sprouts and suckers. 🌱
Renewal Pruning: Improves air circulation and light. 🌬️
Healing and Regrowth
Cut Location: Close to the main branch without injuring the bark ridge or branch collar. 🌿
Benefits: Faster healing and more vigorous regrowth. 🌱

11/12/2024

Creating Steep Hugel Beds: A Guide to Increased Garden Efficiency

Steep hugel beds, a variant of the hugelkultur gardening technique, are gaining popularity for their ability to enhance soil fertility, conserve water, and boost plant productivity. Recommended by permaculturist Sepp Holzer, these elevated garden beds have distinct advantages:
- Compaction Prevention: The steep slope minimizes soil compaction from foot traffic.
- Increased Surface Area: More planting space allows for greater crop diversity.
- Easy Harvesting: Height reduces the need for bending, easing

10/27/2024

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Yum! Yum! Yum! Thank you so much Natures Energy Water - Simply Refreshing Water - Thank you for gifting us with a 6 pack of 100% pure Canadian Maple Sap Filtered by Nature. Such simple ingredients for this delicious refreshing drink: Maple sap, Maple Syrup and Lemon juice from concentrate