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The Ultimate Guide to Mulching Raised Bed Gardens

The Ultimate Guide to Mulching Raised Bed Gardens

Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Mulching your raised beds is one of the simplest, highest-impact things you can do for your garden. While it certainly enhances the garden’s appearance, the real benefits go far beyond aesthetics. For me, mulching is essential to...

How to Plant Tomatoes: Spacing, Depth, and Best Companion Plants

How to Plant Tomatoes: Spacing, Depth, and Best Companion Plants

Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding and popular crops to grow in a home garden. Their flavor, versatility in the kitchen, and wide variety make them a favorite for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. They definitely are a personal...

How to Start Seeds Outdoors: A Beginner Gardener’s Guide

How to Start Seeds Outdoors: A Beginner Gardener’s Guide

Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Starting seeds outdoors is an exciting time of the year!It's amazing how quickly vegetables spring to life with the right weather conditions. Additionally, it's so nice to not have to harden off plants that are started outside.This guide...

How to Build a 4-Square-Foot Potato Box for a Bigger Harvest

How to Build a 4-Square-Foot Potato Box for a Bigger Harvest

Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Here's the background to this project of building a potato box for maximum harvest:My friend sent me the graphic below of how to grow 100 pounds of potatoes in 4 square feet, and I knew I needed to try it out!Since my townhouse backyard...

How to Assemble a Galvanized Steel Raised Bed

How to Assemble a Galvanized Steel Raised Bed

Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.When I first started my garden, the first two raised beds that I used were Galvanized Steel Beds! I was mostly drawn in by the cool aesthetic, but I’ve grown to be a big fan for many reasons.  For starters, galvanized steel raised beds...

How to Build a Wooden Raised Garden Bed

How to Build a Wooden Raised Garden Bed

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...

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...

How to Start a Garden for Under $100

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...

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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