Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.I love grow boxes and have used them heavily for years! My grandparents were the first ones to introduce them to me many years ago. They're especially valuable for beginner gardeners, small space gardeners, people growing on decks or...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Being a gardener, I am always looking for ways to preserve my harvest. I love growing cucumbers, but sometimes they go bad before I can even have a chance to figure out what to do with them. This is where pickling comes in handy!Before...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.An obvious fact that’s often overlooked is that the quality of your soil plays a major role in the size of your harvest.So how do you improve the quality of your soil? By amending it. Amending your soil means improving its quality by...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.If you're looking for a simple, low-cost way to improve your garden’s soil, biochar may be your answer. Biochar is added to soil to improve its physical and biological properties. Unlike compost or fertilizers, it does not feed plants...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by composting - tracking the right ratios, avoiding meat or dairy, or dealing with outdoor bins - I highly recommend the Reencle Indoor Composter. It is truly incredible how it can turn nearly all food...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Homemade fruit leather is surprisingly simple to make. And they're one of my favorite things to snack on! With a basic fruit base, gentle heat, and a little patience, you can turn everyday ingredients into a chewy, naturally sweet...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Microgreens are young vegetable or herb seedlings harvested just after their first true leaves appear, usually around 1 - 3 inches tall. They’re grown densely, harvested quickly, and pack intense flavor and nutrients into small, tender...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.I recently got a greenhouse and I’m so excited about it! It's small, but mighty! In this blog post I will explain five key benefits of having a greenhouse that illustrate why they can be a worthy investment. Let's dive into it! Here...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Freeze dryers are incredible machines. They remove moisture from foods while preserving nutrition, color, flavor, and texture. Because they remove nearly all water, freeze-dried foods can be stored for extremely long periods. Sometimes...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Indoor growing can feel overwhelming at first, especially when it comes to understanding grow lights. Terms like lumens, PPFD, and wattage confuse almost everyone starting out. But the good news is that you don’t need to be a lighting...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Every fall, trees drop one of the most valuable soil-building materials you can find: leaves. Here is my garden bed after I freshly applied leaves as mulch. Here is my garden bed at the peak of harvest. Living in such a dry climate, I...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Sunflowers are not just beautiful, but they’re also a source of nutritious seeds you can enjoy or replant next season. Saving your own sunflower seeds is simple, cost-effective, and rewarding.In this blog post I will share everything you...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Fried green tomatoes are made from firm, unripe tomatoes that are sliced, coated in a seasoned cornmeal or flour mixture, and fried until golden and crispy. They’re tangy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, often served as a...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.As the growing season winds down and frost begins to settle in, it can be tempting to take a break and wait for spring. However, giving your garden a little attention before winter arrives can make a big difference in how healthy and...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Winter squash is one of my favorite crops to grow for a few reasons. On top of having great nutritional value and taste, they can also produce substantial yields. Perhaps above all else, winter squash have impressive shelf life that...
Jeff has a deep passion for gardening. Each year, he cultivates hundreds of pounds of vegetables—along with the occasional fruit—turning his garden into a thriving and productive space. Combined with Kyrié’s cooking, together, they create exciting meals using Jeff’s harvest.
