Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.I recently added a greenhouse to my backyard, and it’s been so fun to have an experiment with. The challenge, however, is that I live in a region with fairly cold winters. Because of this, maintaining a warm environment inside has become...
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 is a...
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...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Garlic is one of the easiest and most rewarding crops to grow. Specifically, it’s a top choice for many gardeners because it even produces well in limited space, stores well through the winter, and offers many complex flavors beyond the...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Freeze drying is an amazing preservation method because it keeps food’s original taste, texture, and nutrients intact while extending its shelf life without refrigeration or additives. It also opens up a world of possibilities for home...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Freeze drying is one of the most advanced and effective ways to preserve food. While the technology has existed for decades in labs and commercial food processing, only recently has it become available for home use.Companies like Harvest...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.If you've been around a while, you know that tomatoes are my favorite crop to grow. In fact, each year I go a little overboard and grow about 30 tomato plants. This is so that I can grow not only my favorite varieties, but also...
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.
