Author Archives: Larry Braley

Larry Braley

About Larry Braley

Blessed husband to a wonderful, virtuous woman and father of five, a daughter-in-law and granddaughter. Raised on a midsize farm in the midwest during my childhood and early teen years. Moved away for several years to live the corporate life. Glad to be back in the country raising my family, teaching life skills and developing our mini-farm.

What We Can Learn From the French About Food

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Larry Braley

We’ve been listening to some excellent seminar presentations by French Chef Francis Foucachon, former owner of the West of Paris restaurant.  In this presentation, Chef Foucachon, born, raised and educated in Lyon, has been discussing how the French view food … Continue reading →

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Tillage Radish Update

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Larry Braley

It’s been about three and half weeks since I planted the experimental tillage radish beds.  The Lord provided and excellent rain this last week–about four, soaking inches–and the radishes have come to life.  True to form, they are growing rapidly with some … Continue reading →

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“Come on Dad, grab a cuke. It’s fun!”

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Larry Braley

These were the words said to me this week by my son Gideon as the kids were having a blast feeding overripe cucumbers to the chickens.  We love the country life!  The kids wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.  They … Continue reading →

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Remembering Ruth Stout: A Guru of No-Work Gardening

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Larry Braley

One of the first books I read as the Lord rekindled my love of gardening was “The Ruth Stout No-Work Garden Book” by the late Ms. Ruth Stout and Mr. Richard Clemence, published by Rodale Press.  Ms. Stout was a … Continue reading →

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Cover Crop Experiment: Tillage Radish

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Larry Braley

This week I planted an experimental bed of Tillage Radish.  I have several beds with hard clay starting about eight to ten inches below the top soil.  Instead of using the double dig method on these bigger beds, I’m trying … Continue reading →

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Saving Tomato Seeds

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Larry Braley

If you’ve been following the blog, you know how much we love tomatoes.  I like to keep improving the tomatoes we grow.  One good way to keep improving tomatoes in your garden from year to year–and save money as well–is to … Continue reading →

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