Hog Trap Herb & Flower Farm

09/07/2026

The after…This bunch has been drying for 3 weeks. You can’t get this anywhere but fresh from a garden. Be weary of places that repackage or order in bulk!

09/07/2026

Six bathtubs full of basil and still harvesting. Each leaf hand picked!

09/06/2026

Basil day! Hand washed, picked and gone through with my eyes and hands! Only the best will do!

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

We Will Bloom Again

Our hearts will never be quite the same after grief.

They will carry the echoes of what we have lost, the memories, the longing, and all the love that remains.

Grief changes us in ways words cannot always explain. There will be days when sorrow feels unbearably heavy, when we miss what was, so deeply, that even breathing feels like an act of courage.

But slowly, gently, the ache will soften.

One day, almost without noticing, the light will begin to find its way through the cracks.

Morning will feel warmer. The sky brighter. A song will make us smile instead of ache. A memory will bring gratitude alongside the tears.

Our hearts may always hold the shape of what they have lost, but they will learn to beat with hope again.

And the flowers will bloom again.

Not because we have forgotten the winter, but because we have lived through it.

Tender shoots will rise from places we thought were barren. Petals will unfold where we once believed nothing could grow. Light will touch the corners of our souls that grief once covered in darkness.

There will always be a part of us that remembers those we miss, but there will also be a part that looks forward to new mornings, unexpected joy, gentle laughter, and love in new and beautiful ways.

Grief may change the landscape of our hearts, but it does not have the final word.

Winter does not last forever. The light always finds its way back.

So we will take our time, be gentle with ourselves, honour what we have lost, and cherish what remains.

And when the first flowers appear, we will reach for them.

Because even after the deepest grief, even with hearts forever changed,

we will bloom again.

~ 'We Will Bloom Again' by Spirit of a Hippie

✍️ Mary Anne Byrne

~ Art by Lula Nopal

09/05/2026

Happy National Wildlife Day, Guadalupe County!

🤠Today we celebrate the beauty of Texas Wildlife!
It's also a great reminder of how connected we all are. In 2026, our primary focus at ARF-Texas is shelter diversion—providing the resources, medical care, and education our community needs to keep pets healthy, happy, and right where they belong: in their loving homes. 🏠❤️
By strengthening the bond between local families and their pets, we reduce shelter overcrowding and create a safer, kinder environment for both domestic animals and the local wildlife we share our beautiful county with. 🌳🦉
We are proud to serve Guadalupe County, and we couldn't do this vital work without our incredible community.

🗓️ Join Us at our Free Community Event "Living Alongside Wildlife," at the Seguin Public Library on December 7th!
Save the date and come learn how supporting our pets helps protect our wild neighbors.

Help ARF-TX make an impact today:

💌 Donate to Support Families: Your tax-deductible gift helps provide medical assistance and pet care to neighbors in need, preventing owner surrenders.
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=NG5JYHDQFF59Q

🏡 Learn About Our Programs: See how we are changing animal welfare in Seguin.
https://www.arf-tx.org/advocacy

09/05/2026

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09/05/2026

09/05/2026

🌺 The Great Hummingbird Migration Is Underway! 🐦

Every fall, these tiny travelers embark on an incredible journey, flying hundreds—and sometimes thousands—of miles from their summer breeding grounds toward warmer winter homes in Mexico and Central America.

Some Ruby-throated Hummingbirds even make the remarkable nonstop flight across the Gulf of Mexico.

And if your hummingbirds seem to have disappeared, don’t take your feeders down just yet! Late migrants may still be passing through and can use the extra fuel along their journey.

📍 Are you still seeing hummingbirds where you live? Tell us your state or province in the comments!

09/05/2026