Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Getting your seeds to sprout successfully is one of the most crucial steps in gardening. And yet, many gardeners struggle with slow or inconsistent germination. It can be tricky!The good news is that there are a few simple techniques...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.I often hear from my family and friends that gardening can overwhelm them because of one of the very first steps: their seeds fail to germinate properly. As a result, they struggle to enjoy gardening as a whole and miss out on the...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Since I first started gardening, one of the biggest game changers that I've learned is that trellising your plants provides many benefits! One of my main goals with my small townhouse garden is to experiment with more trellising options...
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...
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...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.There's significant confusion surrounding the following three plant classifications: Heirloom Hybrid GMO Let’s dive into what sets heirloom, hybrid, and GMO plants apart and how it could affect your garden.Be sure to follow me on...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.As many of you know, I garden in my small townhouse backyard, aiming to maximize yields in limited space. Additionally, I'm mainly interested in growing plants that either: Are more expensive to buy at the store Or taste significantly...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.This year, I'm planting a variety of unique crops, each with its own purpose. Some are just for the fun of experimenting, while others are specifically for Kyrie to use in her Asian cooking.I’m also growing plants and vegetables that I...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. I'm here with an important bit of knowledge you must know before not only planting your tomatoes, but before you purchase the seeds! If you're growing tomatoes this season, it is crucial to understand that there are two main types of...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. One of my top gardening goals this year is to grow some new Asian fruits and vegetables for Kyrié to use in her recipes! I just got a package of 10 new heirloom seeds that are not commonly found where we live in Utah! I am excited to...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. As many of you may know, tomatoes are my favorite garden vegetable (I know it's technically a fruit). In fact, I have grown more than 40 varieties of tomatoes in the last few years. If you’re looking for the best tomatoes to grow or eat...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. Starting seeds indoors offers several advantages, especially for gardeners who want a head start on the growing season. It allows plants to develop strong roots and sturdy stems before being transplanted outdoors. Since I live in Utah,...
My new kitchen cabinets are from Excel Cabinets, a Utah-based company for anyone interested. They were amazing to work with - they customized everything to fit our needs and offered thoughtful, practical advice on what would work best in our space. As a food content...
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...
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...
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.
