Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Earwigs are one of those garden pests that can feel more unsettling than others—not just because they’re destructive, but because they look creepy too.With their fast movements, nighttime habits, and those ominous-looking pincers, it’s...
Vegetable + Fruit Growing Guides
Back to the Garden ShedIncreasing Tomato Yield: How To Pollinate Your Tomatoes by Hand
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.If you’ve ever struggled to get a good tomato harvest (especially during hot, dry summers) hand-pollination might be the secret weapon you’ve been missing. Even though hand-pollination goes above and beyond what the average gardener...
Pollination in Your Vegetable Garden: Why It Matters & How to Help
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.If you’ve ever planted a vegetable garden and ended up with lots of flowers but very little fruit, chances are you’ve run into a pollination problem.Most fruiting vegetables (including tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, squash, melons,...
Growing Potatoes in Towers: Fact vs. Fiction + Plant Growth Explained
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.When my friend sent me the graphic below showing how to grow 100 pounds of potatoes in just 4 square feet, I was intrigued. With only ~250 square feet of backyard space behind my townhouse, I'm always on the lookout for space-efficient...
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.





