Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Before planting a garden, one decision matters more than almost anything else: where you put it. Even great soil and fertilizer cannot fully compensate for a poor location. Sunlight, wind exposure, and accessibility all play a huge role...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.As many of you know, my favorite garden vegetable/fruit to grow are tomatoes.I’m sure many of you have used the classic cone-shaped wire trellises. Unfortunately, they don’t work that well for tomatoes. There are several types of...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. My goal for this blog post 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...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Choosing between in-ground and container gardening shapes how much you spend, how much effort you put in, and how your garden performs over time. Both methods can work but one may be preferable depending on your preference.In this blog...
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.In this blog post I will share the 3 main types of garden containers that I use and recommend. Note that I use many types of containers, but these are my favorite ones!I will also list out the pros and cons of each so that you can...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Starting your own garden is an exciting adventure, but before you start, you will need to do some planning. One of the main reasons many gardening efforts fall short is due to lack of proper planning. In this article, I will help you...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.I love grow boxes and have used them heavily for years! My grandparents were the first ones to introduce them to me many years ago. They're especially valuable for beginner gardeners, small space gardeners, people growing on decks or...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Being a gardener, I am always looking for ways to preserve my harvest. I love growing cucumbers, but sometimes they go bad before I can even have a chance to figure out what to do with them. This is where pickling comes in handy!Before...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.An obvious fact that’s often overlooked is that 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...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.If you're looking for a simple, low-cost way to improve your garden’s soil, biochar may be your answer. Biochar is added to soil to improve its physical and biological properties. Unlike compost or fertilizers, it does not feed plants...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by composting - tracking the right ratios, avoiding meat or dairy, or dealing with outdoor bins - I highly recommend the Reencle Indoor Composter. It is truly incredible how it can turn nearly all food...
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...
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.
