Longhorns have long horns: WHY?
- April 1, 2025
- Cathy Valle
Why do Texas Longhorns have long horns? Longhorns have long horns. Have you ever wondered WHY? If so, you are not alone. Generally, animals have horns to defend themselves…
A warning about Texas Longhorn Cattle
- February 13, 2023
- Cathy Valle
A warning about the disadvantage of owning Texas longhorn cattle on Valentine’s Day,or any other day of the year. Apparently, according to Plato, love is a serious mental disease. In…
Texas State Symbols: Texas Longhorn Cattle and a Whole Lot More
- August 1, 2022
- Cathy Valle
Texas longhorn cattle are one of over 70 Texas State Symbols that have been formally designated by the Texas Legislature. For example: THE LONE STAR STATE is the official Texas state nickname….
The Texas Blues – Beyond Bluebonnets
- May 1, 2021
- Cathy Valle
Around this time of the year, bluebonnets in Texas receive a lot of attention, and rightly so. When they bloom they are spectacular. However, not to push the attention of…
19 Fun Ideas With Texas longhorn Cattle in TEXAS – During COVID
- October 1, 2021
- Cathy Valle
Just for our amoosement and yours, perhaps!!! Consider Outdoor Vs Indoor Distractions — 19 fun ideas with Texas longhorn cattle in Texas – during covid After months of living in a COVID 19…
Featured Feathers Around the Farm – Texas Birds
- August 15, 2020
- Cathy Valle
If you are a supporter of this Texas Longhorn Farm Blog, there is no need to dwell on how much pleasure our family gets from our Texas longhorn cattle at Green Valley Ranch….
The Indian Paintbrush | A Legend Retold and a Legendary Man
- May 1, 2020
- Cathy Valle
The Indian Paintbrush is an unusual flower, abundant in our longhorn cattle pastures this time of the year. As we are in unusual times, our focus on Texas longhorn cattle…
6 Reasons to Love Texas and a Lot of Longhorn BULL
- February 1, 2020
- Cathy Valle
my Texas Longhorn Valentine’s month Farm Blog When Paul first spoke of his plans to buy a ranch in Texas I was not ecstatic. ( I hope I haven’t…
How the Indian Blanket Got Its Colors – 3 Legends Covered
- June 2, 2019
- Cathy Valle
Gaillardia pulchella is also known as Indian Blanket, Firewheel, Indian Blanket flower or Sundance. The flowers literally cover the landscape with blankets of bright fiery colors. They are beautiful both…
Wild About Texas Wildflowers? Here are 7 Wild Flower Facts…
- May 1, 2019
- Cathy Valle
Wildflowers in Texas are not to be missed. It’s a wonderful season and lasts longer than you may think. The Bluebonnets are one of the first wildflowers to bloom. Here…