H & H RANCH

H & H RANCH H&H Ranch is a fiber, meat and produce farm and ranch. Our goal is self sufficiency while educating,

Farm visits are by appointment only and we respectfully ask that no pets/dogs be brought onto the property.

The epitome of country living.....
06/25/2026

The epitome of country living.....

No place we would rather be than outside this time of year! Planting and more planting.....garden starts, 2 new peach t...
06/08/2026

No place we would rather be than outside this time of year! Planting and more planting.....garden starts, 2 new peach trees, bing cherry trees, Colorado Spruce and white pine! Tomatoes (San marzano, German striped, Brandywine) delicata squash, butternut squash, zucchini, pickles, dill, calendula, habaneros, Anaheim peppers, thyme, oregano, basil, lavender, parsley, string beans and more! Turkey and chicken helpers always providing entertainment!
This years group of young lambs have earned the #1 spot for escape artists so fence inspections have been nearly continuous the past few weeks. Shout out to Tim Stiers for his help with repairs!
Garlic scapes were at a full curl today so they were harvested in the cool, light rain while dreaming of garlic scape pesto 🤩
The days are long, but satisfying. The rewards of fresh veggies and culinary herbs just outside the kitchen door are a treat that my little culinary heart delights in! A most magical time of year to be sure!
I redeemed myself tonight by preparing a favorite dish for Mark after some very late night, less than exotic fare the past several days. His little pasta heart was ecstatic! We shared a lovely bottle of wine and counted our blessings. Truly farm to table and The only life we can possibly imagine 🧑‍🌾🧑‍🍳

~~~SHEARING DAY ~~~And not a minute too soon! With next week's temps reaching near 90° - it was imperative to get the "...
05/24/2026

~~~SHEARING DAY ~~~

And not a minute too soon! With next week's temps reaching near 90° - it was imperative to get the "coats" off these kids!!

Alex, our shearer, made it look easy - it's Not!!

34 sheep, 2 uncooperative alpaca, 68 shots, 5 sets of goat hooves, and all the while 41 young lambs running around the property noisily looking for their nearly unrecognizable "naked" momma's!!

Today, EVERYONE is thrilled for their summer haircuts and happily, contentedly grazing in the sunny meadow 💖💖💖

It's a big job and one we are always happy to be checking off our list ✅

Huge shout-out to Alex and his wife Elizabeth for their calm demeanor, expert skill set and willingness to help catch a couple of "crazies" that were less than excited to be shorn 😜

Now the real fun begins - cleaning and creating with all of this freshly shorn loveliness 😍😍🐑🐏🦙

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Early May camera reel.....Exuberant lambs enjoying the Spring grass, Farm to Table meals, bringing color to the farm in ...
05/16/2026

Early May camera reel.....

Exuberant lambs enjoying the Spring grass, Farm to Table meals, bringing color to the farm in the form of Spring flowers, enjoying a glass of wine at sunset with our sweet "kids"....these are a few of my favorite things 🎶🎵

Truly heartfelt thanks for this piece of land, our incredible momma's who outdid themselves during lambing season this year with a sea of beautiful babies, the ability to grow and produce a large portion of our own food and the peace and freedom to Steward the land and enjoy its abundance 🧑‍🌾

The last photo in the reel is a powerful prayer shared by my brother and a timely reminder to continually give thanks, place your trust in Him, ask for what you need and always seek truth!

Happy May!!

Celebrating the return of Market season with a GLORIOUS bouquet from Clara Joyce Flowers and the fact that because we ar...
05/09/2026

Celebrating the return of Market season with a GLORIOUS bouquet from Clara Joyce Flowers and the fact that because we are no longer vendors sitting in the heat all day, I can finally buy fresh flowers EARLY in the morning and get them home and enjoy them before the heat gets to them.

Y'all, I can't even begin to describe what a big deal this is to me! I ADORE fresh flowers and what they add to the feel and warmth of a home. The artistry and use of exotic blooms as well as more simple pieces results in a feast for the eyes and senses that is unmatched! Thank you to Drew and the entire team at Clara Joyce for your artistry, passion and commitment to community!!

At the end of a gravel road, in a small, unassuming, quiet town, live some of the sweetest, most beautiful "jersey girls...
05/09/2026

At the end of a gravel road, in a small, unassuming, quiet town, live some of the sweetest, most beautiful "jersey girls" you will ever lay eyes on!! "Lilith" and "Nella" happily posed in their picturesque meadow and even sashayed over to bat their eyelashes at me and give me a closer look 😂
Lucky for me, they also produce the most delicious milk and cream, offered for sale at their farm!!
Places like this really do exist! Places where people truly care about their animals and the spaces these magnificent creatures call home!

Bluff Creek Farm LLC is a local dairy farm just a short drive east of Maquoketa. In addition to milk and cream, they offer butter, baked goods and locally crafted items. Rich and Lisa provide excellent care to their "girls" and in return, the girls provide Premium A2A2 milk!! Check out their page and give them a follow for more info!

If you need me I'll be in the kitchen making homemade ice cream......👀😍😋😋

Dear April, In true form, you wowed us with your Hope for Spring, your gentle way of bringing soft color to the land aft...
04/27/2026

Dear April,

In true form, you wowed us with your Hope for Spring, your gentle way of bringing soft color to the land after a monochromatic winter, and pushing us to our limits with a lambing season more than dotted with challenging weather. Despite the chaos of the Season, the rewards are unmistakable! FORTY ONE breathtaking beauties were added to our numbers this year!!
Yesterday we welcomed a surprise lamb from a very small/young ewe. "Cornelius" chose a lovely day to arrive though, and is thriving!!
Two tiny bottle lambs, Emmett and Tinkerbell, get their little lamb zoomies just before dusk, so in true farmer fashion we grab a glass of wine and sit outside and let them entertain us as they race around the property with the rest of the young lambs until we call their names and decide it's time to tuck them in for the night😁
The alpaca understand the assignment and greet each new lamb as they are born, promising to protect and defend these little ones. It's an act of sweetness that's just incredible to behold!
With planting season and then shearing just around the corner, it's an exciting, exhausting, ridiculous, espresso fueled, time of year. And if it weren't, we'd be bored as hell.......

Enjoy a small snippet of what April looks like here at the Ranch 😘🙏💚🫩🧑‍🌾🐑🐏🦙☕☕☕☕☕☕☕

One day you're living your best life in LA with 2 of your daughters, celebrating a daughter's Birthday and seeing her pe...
03/29/2026

One day you're living your best life in LA with 2 of your daughters, celebrating a daughter's Birthday and seeing her perform on a stage in a dream role......

The next day you're back home living your other best life, elbow deep in the business end of a laboring ewe, trying to manipulate a lamb that's in the wrong position so it can be safely delivered. Covered in placenta and other things too sensitive to describe to city folk, the juxtaposition between these two worlds is surreal at times.
Tonight we welcomed triplets from an older "seasoned" ewe. All three needed help being brought into this world. I chuckled at the spectacle in the mirror tonight. 4 days ago I was in a different world!

Back home, I'm immediately humbled and filthy, but in a world I understand! What a treat though, to have the opportunity to see my daughters, experience live theater in LA, as well as visit all of our favorite spots!! Until next time, LA!!

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80 Washington Mills Road
Zwingle, IA
52079

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