The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is restoring 110 acres of tall-grass prairie at the San Jacinto Battleground. That will help the historic site retain the same tall grasses that were there during the Texas Revolution... listen KUHF Public Radio. Now is the time to reaffirm our faith that there will indeed be a future. A time to remind ourseves that each of us has the right and the responsibility to create little spots of health on an ailing planet. A time to do our part, in the hope that our children and our children's children might have a chance to experience the joys of watching the earth wake up from a long winter's rest to flower into a beautiful spring. Our staff invite you to explore the full pallet of native wildflowers, grasses, unique conservancy species and mixes.
Come Stay on the Farm
Come take refuge & enjoy a private lodging or group retreat experience here on the farm! Experience the natives - wildlife viewing, birding, photography, swimming, canoeing and star gazing. Enjoy an evolving ecological restoration of river hardwood forest, mesquite flats and upland rolling hill country.
The Cool River Cabin is a unique retreat situated between our fields and the banks of the Llano River. This year's addition to the cabin includes a wonderful winding path from the back porch through mesquite lowlands to the river. The cabin's 2 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeping loft, living/dining area and kitchen, all fully outfitted comfortably accommodates up to six people.
Overlooking the farm and river valley, Hacienda Maria can accommodate overnight stays as well as small groups for workshops, retreats and conferences. Facility includes a 17,000 gallon rainwater collection and indoor/outdoor space for group gatherings. The hacienda's two story, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 3 half baths, sunroom, kitchen, bar, large meeting room, outdoor patio, extra parking, all fully outfitted comfortably accommodates up to eight people overnight or a group size of fifty people for day/evening use.
Drought & Wildfire Recovery Mixes
Landowners impacted by recent wildfires or drought will benefit by protecting their land resource. Native American Seed is working towards a regularly updated wildfire reference guide webpage with helpful information. We are in coordination with several community and government organizations and will do our best to relay accurate and beneficial guidance.
A couple million acres have burned in Texas. Not all these areas require reseeding with Scorched Earth Recovery Mix or Southeast Recovery Mix. Focus on identifying erosion prone areas that burned so hot where the dormant seeds in the soil have been killed. Burnt hillsides once covered in juniper/cedar are indicating near 100% mortality of the grasses and wildflowers. These seeds are needed to heal and hold the soil from eroding. Timely focus on these specific areas by reseeding with diverse mixtures of native rangeland species, including fall sprouting annual forbs, wildflowers and warm season perennial grasses, can help jumpstart healing of damaged lands. Please note, reseeding should be used as a tool in combination with other erosion control methods. For areas that did not receive extreme wildfire, nature allows seeds to lie dormant in the soil until rain falls.
Vote with your dollar! Know that when you support Native American Seed, you are also supporting our mission in helping people restore the earth.
Sun, Dec 11 (Austin, TX) - Gardening Naturally with John Dromgoole, the longest, continuously running, organic gardening radio talk show in the United States. Listen to recorded podcast where Bill Neiman (Native American Seed) speaks with John about redefining the American lawn. Click on December 11th show.
Fri, Jan 13 (Bastrop, TX) - Post-Fire Restoration Workshop, full day free workshop (includes lunch) on history of wildfire, restoration and regeneration, erosion control strategies, managing wildlife and a special question and answer session by the Lost Pines Recovery Team.
Diversity of Natives
Healthy ecosystems include a diversity of both native wildflowers and prairie grasses. Here are some of our most favorite mixes including over 25 different species all native to the ecoregions they cover!
Blackland Prairie Mix conservancy harvest from the organic, rolling, black alkaline soils of an old-time Texas rancher land steward.
Coastal Prairie Mix conservancy harvest with an incredible native diversity of seeds used for wildlife habitat, sustainable grazing and prairie conservation.
Midway Mix hardy drought tolerant species are survivors.
Native Trail Mix healthy blend of perennials, annuals, warm season and cool season.
Scorched Earth Recovery Mix whether scorched by drought or by wildfire this mix can help jumpstart healing of your land!
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is restoring 110 acres of tall-grass prairie at the San Jacinto Battleground. That will help the historic site retain the same tall grasses that were there during the Texas Revolution... 
