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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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Tomato Harvest: Thunder-and-Lightening recipe

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Larry Braley

It’s been a struggle keeping the garden alive in this drought this year.  But if there is one thing we do, as my wife says, we must get the tomatoes!  We’ve been watering the tomatoes once a week and they … Continue reading →

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How to Make Strong Tomato Cages

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Larry Braley

Now that your tomatoes plants are in the ground and you’re looking forward to large, healthy plants with tons of ripe, juicy tomatoes, you’ve got to have strong support for them. I’ve tried many methods including… letting them just lie … Continue reading →

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Potato Planting Time!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Larry Braley

It’s time to get ready to plant potatoes! I’m so excited! Potatoes are some of the first crops we plant in spring. Potatoes are the “funnest” crop my kids like to grow. It’s easy for them to plant and they … Continue reading →

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