Author: realfarmerjeff

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 while adding beauty to your garden. They’re also one… Read more

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: So how do I maximize my limited gardening space? And how can you do the same? Keep reading to find out!… Read more

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 encountered during my travels and my time… Read more

Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. An obvious fact that’s often overlooked: 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? Through amending it. Amending your soil means improving its quality by adding organic matter, nutrients, or other materials… Read more

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 tomato plants: These two types grow in distinct… Read more

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 see… Read more

Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. As many of you may know, tomatoes are my favorite garden vegetable. In fact, I have grown more than 30 varieties of tomatoes in the last few years. If you’re looking for the best tomatoes to grow or eat this year, you’re in the right place! After testing and… Read more

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, where the cold winters can be harsh enough to kill my plants,… Read more

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 personally use two galvanized steel raised beds (pictured) and several GrowBoxes in my small townhouse garden. In this blog post, I’m going to explain 5 of the main… Read more

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 what… Read more