Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.The main reason I got into gardening is because I love homegrown tomatoes. One of the first major projects I took on was DIYing a sturdy, two-row tomato trellis that could support 20 plants. After 5 years of growing 100+ pounds of...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.This last weekend I put together my new elevated garden bed from Vego. I thought it may be helpful to share my experience and list some tips that I learned along the way. First off, here are some of its key features listed on its...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Potatoes are one of the most rewarding crops you can grow. They’re productive, forgiving, and incredibly versatile. It’s also so fun finding out how big your harvest will be at the end of the season.If you want large, healthy potatoes...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.As planting season arrives, it’s tempting to get crops in the ground as soon as a few warm days show up. But early planting often leads to problems. I experienced this last year (although technically, it wasn't considered early. We just...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.As an avid gardener, the number one question that I get is how I keep all the critters out. The truth is, I am very lucky to have very little animals coming into my garden. My biggest adversary is my neighbor’s cats that like to use my...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.In my time gardening, I have found that potting-up my plants once before planting outside is ideal for maximum harvests. I'll touch on why exactly in this blog post!I especially love doing this with my tomato plants because tomatoes are...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.There are a few garden products I simply don’t garden without anymore. And to be clear: this is not a sponsored post. After consistently strong results over the past five years, I wanted to share why this specific brand's fertilizers...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Whether you're a beginner gardener or a seasoned grower, understanding the foundation of plant health - soil - is crucial.Many people use the terms soil and dirt interchangeably, but in gardening and agriculture, they are very different...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Every year, I hand pollinate my tomatoes (hand pollinating a tomato means manually helping the plant transfer pollen from the male part of the flower to the female part so it can produce fruit). There’s something satisfying about knowing...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. If you've ever grown your own seedlings before, sadly you may that it's not always a smooth road. In fact, I feel like every year I face some sort of issue with at least some of my seedlings. Oftentimes, I’m able to correct the issues...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Fabric grow bags are one of my favorite garden containers that I would highly recommend to anyone!Apart from being incredibly versatile, grow backs perhaps give the most cost effective harvest of any garden containers.In this post I will...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.As many of you know, my garden is only about ~15 x 15 ft. However, I do my best to maximize yields as much as possible because it’s fun to grow TONS of food! One of my most frequently asked questions from friends (as well as you guys...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Protecting my garden from freezing temperatures is a constant battle during the spring. I live in a part of Utah (Zone 7A) that is a sub desert, and so even though the days often get warm, the nighttime temperatures can drop by over 20...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.As you may know, my garden has three steel raised beds. In fact, two of my raised beds are almost three feet tall and would have needed a massive amount of soil to fill - but I used an alternative method that I'll share in this blog...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.In 2025, I learned from one of my followers (shoutout Alyssa!) that you can often find free seeds at local public libraries.I was so intrigued that I checked out several libraries where I live. About half of the public libraries that I...
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.
