Hickory Creek Farms

01/12/2021

Not Big But Special!

After taking some time off to get my second children's book "Turtle's Day Out" to you, it's time to get back to teaching your kids about the farm! So how about it? Do you have to be big to be special? By the way, you can order your signed copy of my book at https://hickorycreekfarms.com/. , , , school, , 's wife,

We are all special no matter how big we are! Eyore the mini donkey and Whinney the miniature horse teach us that! Say hi to these two loveable guys and lea...

01/05/2021

Turtles Day Out

Little Solomon the Turtle continued his adventures on TV this morning! Order your signed copy of "Turtle's Day Out" at https://hickorycreekfarms.com/! Post a picture of you reading it to the littles in your life! Let's get him to all 50 states! Thank you, Jesse Irwin and KOAM TV! , , 'swife, ,

Jesse Irwin Brings Us Turtles Day Out

11/12/2020

Born in a Barn

Have you subscribed yet? Great for all you homeschooling families, whether by your own choice or not!

11/07/2020

Thanks for Velcro, Cockleburs!

Who knew that the idea for velcro came from a mighty nasty w**d?! Take a listen then hit "Like" and "Subscribe!"

Have you ever wondered how we got velcro? Well, you can thank a mighty nasty w**d called the cocklebur! Don't forget to "Like" and "Subscribe!"

11/01/2020

Cutting a Massive 100-Year-Old Tree

This was a fun one! :)

There comes a time when an old tree has to be cut down, even if it's massive! This is that time! Join us! Be sure to hit "Like" and "Submit" to catch more te...

10/28/2020

Burning a Brush Pile

Why don't you help us burn this brush pile! This is how we do it! Be sure to "Like" and "Subscribe"! :)

It's not unusual to have to clear out an old fence row filled with brush! The final step of the task is getting to burn the brush pile! Join us! Be sure to h...

10/25/2020

A Combine! Let's Ride!

It's harvest time here in Kansas! Let's take a ride in the combine with Jim Michael! Bryan Bell is here to tell us what farmers do with all that corn! Be sure and "Like" and "Subscribe" to catch more teaching tidbits from the farm!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride in a combine? Here's your chance! Hop in and let's cut some corn!

10/21/2020

Twins!

Did you know pumpkins can be twins? Yes they can! Don't forget to click "Like" and "Subscribe"! And have a great day! :)

Did you know pumpkins can be twins? Take a listen! Then click "Like" and "Subscribe" for upcoming teaching tidbits from the farm!

10/21/2020

Make a Difference!

Attention TEACHERS and PARENTS of elementary children!!! We're so excited about 2 special resources we've created for you to enjoy with your kids this Fall! FIRST take a virtual field trip to the pumpkin patch and learn how pumpkins grow from seed to a grown up pumpkin! We just got this exciting report from a teacher from Kansas this morning: "Our class watched your video today. It was WONDERFUL! I felt like we were there!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOewWYuC5BY&t=2s
SECOND order your copy of "Rigby Makes a Difference" and read it together! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBndhDxgNWU&t=239s

What FUN welcoming thousands of wonderful guests to our pumpkin farm over the past 25 years! Rigby is our story - through the eyes of a little pumpkin! Let h...

10/18/2020

Pick Your Perfect Pumpkin!

Here are some pumpkin picking tips as you head out to find your perfect pumpkin! What things should you look for? Can you pick those green ones? Take a listen! Click "Like" and "Subscribe" for upcoming teaching tidbits from the farm!

Ready to pick your perfect pumpkin? Need some pumpkin picking tips? What about those green ones? Will they go ahead and turn orange? Here you go! Be sure to ...

10/14/2020

Kansas Sunflowers

I'm just lovin' our sunflowers!!!! Do you know how many inches across the biggest sunflower was? How many seeds are in one sunflower head? Take a listen! Be sure and hit "Like" and "Subscribe" for more teaching tidbits from the farm! :)

Don't you just love sunflowers! This Kansas girl thinks Kansas did a terrific job choosing its state flower! Take a listen to learn more about this beautiful...

10/11/2020

Don't Bug Me!

Eeek! My poor pumpkins! Had to do something about those bugs! Don't forget to "Like" and "Subscribe" to catch more teaching tidbits from the farm!

Bugs are the #1 enemies of pumpkins! That's why we have to spray them with bug killer! If we don't get rid of the bugs, we won't have any pumpkins! Be sure a...

10/07/2020

Lookin GOOD, Soy Beans!

Ever wonder what's growing in all those fields beside the road? Soybeans? What's a soybean used for? Take a listen! Show it to your kids! Then click "Like" and "Subscribe" to get future teaching tidbits from the farm!

What do you know about soybeans? What makes them valuable? What do we use them for? Take a listen then click "Like" and "Subscribe" so you won't miss any upc...

10/03/2020

Ready Aim Fire Video FINAL 51 5 MB

Where are you heading in life? Do you have purpose - a goal to aim for? It's never to late to start! Be sure to "like" and "subscribe" to catch more teaching tidbits from the farm!

Where are you heading in life? Do you have purpose - a goal to aim for? It's never to late to start! Be sure to "like" and "subscribe" to catch more teaching...

09/29/2020

That A-Maizing Corn!

As you're getting lost in that corn maze this Fall, you might be wondering what all that corn is used for? You'd be surprised! Take a listen! And be sure to give us a thumbs up and "subscribe" for upcoming teaching tidbits from the farm!

As you're getting lost in that corn maze this Fall, you might be wondering what all that corn is used for? You'd be surprised! Take a listen! And be sure to ...

09/27/2020

Piles and Piles of Pumpkins

What can you do with all those beautiful pumpkins? Take a listen and decide what YOU'LL do with yours? Then guess how many you think are in the hay wagon! Be sure to give us a thumbs up and "subscribe" to catch upcoming teaching tidbits about the farm!

What can you do with a wagon load of pumpkins? Carve them! Decorate them! Cook with them! COUNT THEM!!!! Don't forget to give me a thumbs up and "subscribe" ...

09/27/2020

Busy as a Bee

When you're picking out your perfect pumpkin this Fall, take a minute to thank the little critter that made that possible! Lovin' those bees! :) Give him a thumbs up and "subscribe" so you won't miss any upcoming teaching tidbits from the farm!

If we didn't have bees, we wouldn't have pumpkins! Learn how bees help us pollinate the pumpkin blooms!

09/23/2020

Make a Difference!

Happy Fall Ya'll! What FUN we've had welcoming guests to our pumpkin farm over the past 25 years! Rigby is our story - through the eyes of a little pumpkin! He's here to help you teach the littles in your life that they can make a difference - TODAY!!! And by the way, so can YOU! Take a listen! Be sure to give him a thumbs up and "subscribe" so you won't miss out on any of my upcoming teaching tidbits from the farm! Oh, and be sure to share with your friends! :)

What FUN welcoming thousands of wonderful guests to our pumpkin farm over the past 25 years! Rigby is our story - through the eyes of a little pumpkin! Let h...

09/21/2020

Was I Born in a Barn?

So, my new YouTube Channel.... Are you wondering how I came up with the name? Check it out! And don't forget to "like" and "subscribe!"

Born in a Barn! So how did she come up with that? I hear you!!!

09/21/2020

Field Trippin' at the Pumpkin Patch

TEACHERS, for those of you who can't take a field trip to the pumpkin patch this fall, I've created a Plan B for you. I think you'll like "Field Trippin' at the Pumpkin Patch". Next best thing to being here! If you like what you see, give it a thumbs up and "subscribe." Then share it with your friends!

Can't make it out to the pumpkin patch for a field trip with your kids this year? Well, we've got you covered! We've brought the pumpkin patch to you! Preten...

09/21/2020

Hay Ya'll

Hey Guys! I've started a new YouTube channel to teach kids about the farm! Take a look and give me a thumbs up and subscribe if you like what you see! TEACHERS, for those of you who can't take a field trip to the pumpkin patch this fall, I've created a Plan B for you. I think you'll like "Field Trippin' at the Pumpkin Patch". Next best thing to being here! TELL YOUR TEACHER FRIENDS! A big shout out to Bryan Bell for your help today!

Ever wonder about those big hay bales that you see as you're driving along? Well here's Farmer Bryan to tell you all about them!