Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Kyrié's mom (my mother-in-law) is a hard-working single mom who has always been supportive of my gardening hobby. This year, I wanted to give back to her by building her a couple raised beds (one wooden and one galvanized steel) for a...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.There's significant confusion surrounding the following three plant classifications: Heirloom Hybrid GMO Let’s dive into what sets heirloom, hybrid, and GMO plants apart and how it could affect your garden.Be sure to follow me on...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.This season, I built homemade trellises made from cattle panel! I have the perfect corner in my garden to put them that is currently unused. They're a great way to support climbing plants like cucumbers, beans, peas, and even melons...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.As many of you know, I garden in my small townhouse backyard, aiming to maximize yields in limited space. Additionally, I'm mainly interested in growing plants that either: Are more expensive to buy at the store Or taste significantly...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.This year, I'm planting a variety of unique crops, each with its own purpose. Some are just for the fun of experimenting, while others are specifically for Kyrie to use in her Asian cooking.I’m also growing plants and vegetables that I...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.An obvious fact that’s often overlooked: 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 adding...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. I'm here with an important bit of knowledge you must know before not only planting your tomatoes, but before you purchase the seeds! If you're growing tomatoes this season, it is crucial to understand that there are two main types of...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. One of my top gardening goals this year is to grow some new Asian fruits and vegetables for Kyrié to use in her recipes! I just got a package of 10 new heirloom seeds that are not commonly found where we live in Utah! I am excited to...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. As many of you may know, tomatoes are my favorite garden vegetable (I know it's technically a fruit). In fact, I have grown more than 40 varieties of tomatoes in the last few years. If you’re looking for the best tomatoes to grow or eat...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. Starting seeds indoors offers several advantages, especially for gardeners who want a head start on the growing season. It allows plants to develop strong roots and sturdy stems before being transplanted outdoors. Since I live in Utah,...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. Raised bed gardening is one of the biggest trends that has increased in popularity in recent years (for good reason!). I started gardening with two main galvanized steel raised beds (pictured), but I've been adding others here and...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. The true title of this blog post article is How I would start a Garden for less than $100--and Without Even Needing a Plot of Dirt. I'm going to tell you exactly how you can do it! If I only had $100 to start a garden, here's exactly...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. This may be slightly controversial, but I am a firm believer that tomatoes are the best garden vegetable (or fruit, don't come at me!) to grow. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or just starting out, growing tomatoes offers...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. Planting your seedlings outdoors at the right time of year is very important so you don’t accidentally kill them. The question of when to plant can be surprisingly hard to answer because of how much weather can fluctuate even in just...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. My goal for this blog article is to save you money by explaining need-to-have's vs. nice-to-have's for gardening products so that you are prepared to create your own successful, luscious garden this year. Let's do this!These are all...
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.
