As a food content creator, you can only imagine how much time I spend in my kitchen (hint: basically all day). When Jeff and I got married in October of 2024, our townhome kitchen was about 20 years old and built with pretty cheap materials—it was time for an upgrade,...
Gardening
Back to the Garden ShedRaised 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 on a Budget for Under $100
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. The true title of this blog post article is How I would start a Garden for less than $100--and Without Even Needing a Plot of Dirt. I'm going to tell you exactly how you can do it! If I only had $100 to start a garden, here's exactly...
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
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...
Essential and Nice-to-Have Garden Products for Your Perfect Setup
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. My goal for this blog article 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...
Starting Seeds vs. Buying Transplants: How to Decide for Your Garden
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...
Holiday Gift Guide 2024: For the Green Thumb
Tomato Garden Starter Kit: Holiday Gift Guides 2024 Find my other gift guides below: For Her For Him For the Foodie For Parents and In-Laws For Coworkers and Boss For the Wellness Guru For Kids For the Adventurer For College Students About Kyrié Hi there!I'm Kyrié...
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
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.