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Determinate vs. Indeterminate Tomatoes: The Key Differences

Determinate vs. Indeterminate Tomatoes: The Key Differences

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...

10 New Asian Plant Varieties I’m Growing in My Garden This Year

10 New Asian Plant Varieties I’m Growing in My Garden This Year

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...

Best Tomatoes of 2024: My Top 10 Varieties

Best Tomatoes of 2024: My Top 10 Varieties

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...

Starting Seeds Indoors: How to Choose the Perfect Location

Starting Seeds Indoors: How to Choose the Perfect Location

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,...

Raised Bed Gardening: Top 5 Benefits for a Better Garden

Raised Bed Gardening: Top 5 Benefits for a Better Garden

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...

10 New Asian Plant Varieties I’m Growing in My Garden This Year

How to Start a Garden for Under $100

Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.If you're here, I'm guessing you're interested in gardening, but want to do so on a budget. I'm going to tell you exactly how you can do it! If I only had $100 to start a garden, here's exactly what I would buy (keep in mind that this...

4 Reasons Why Tomatoes Are the Best Vegetable to Grow

4 Reasons Why Tomatoes Are the Best Vegetable to Grow

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...

When to Plant Indoors vs. Outdoors: A Seasonal Guide for Gardeners

When to Plant Indoors vs. Outdoors: A Seasonal Guide for Gardeners

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...

The 4 Reasons I Recommend the Reencle Indoor Composter

The 4 Reasons I Recommend the Reencle Indoor Composter

Hi everyone! Real Farmer Jeff here!I’m excited to walk you through the 4 main reasons why I love our Reencle Indoor Composter, and how it has helped us in our goal to harvest as many vegetables as possible from our small townhouse garden. Healthy soil is vital to...

Starting Your Own Tomato Garden

Starting Your Own Tomato Garden

Gardening your own tomatoes is a rewarding experience that provides you with fresh, flavorful produce straight from your backyard. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, growing tomatoes can be both fun and beneficial. Here's a comprehensive guide to help...

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.

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