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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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The Joys of a Bountiful Harvest

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Larry Braley

The kids are a big help in managing the garden and growing our own healthy food. The work can be tough and hot at times, but there are those simple rewards of learning diligence and responsibility—not to mention the joys … Continue reading →

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Nine Foot Tall Sweet Corn – Double Dug Bed

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Larry Braley

Besides the tomatoes I’m keeping watered during this drought, I am also watering this one four foot by twenty foot bed of sweet corn.  The sweet corn is doing exceptionally well in this bed this year. Here’s what I did … Continue reading →

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