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.Upside-down gardening sounds great in theory. Theoretically it can: save space, reduce pests, improve airflow, make harvesting easier, and keep produce cleaner by growing plants suspended off the ground. It flips the script on...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Deep watering is a simple yet powerful gardening technique that promotes strong, healthy root systems by thoroughly soaking the soil well below the surface.Rather than watering lightly every day, this method saturates the entire root...
From top to bottom (basil, lettuce, peppers). I planted all of them on April 7, and this photo was taken on May 10, just a month later. Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Living in a small space doesn’t mean you have to give up on your gardening dreams. In fact, there are...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Upside-down gardening might sound like a gimmick at first, but it’s actually a clever, practical solution for growing healthy, productive plants - especially if you're short on space or dealing with pets, pests, or limited garden...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Fabric grow bags are one of my favorite garden containers that I would highly recommend to anyone!Apart from being incredibly versatile, grow backs perhaps give the most cost effective harvest of any garden containers.In this post I will...
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...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Mulching your raised beds is one of the simplest, highest-impact things you can do for your garden. While it certainly enhances the garden’s appearance, the real benefits go far beyond aesthetics. For me, mulching is essential to...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding and popular crops to grow in a home garden. Their flavor, versatility in the kitchen, and wide variety make them a favorite for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. They definitely are a personal...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Starting seeds outdoors is an exciting time of the year!It's amazing how quickly vegetables spring to life with the right weather conditions. Additionally, it's so nice to not have to harden off plants that are started outside.This guide...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.As you may know, my garden has three steel raised beds. In fact, two of my raised beds are almost three feet tall and would have needed a massive amount of soil to fill - but I used an alternative method that I'll share in this blog...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.This last weekend I put together my new elevated garden bed from Vego. I thought it may be helpful to share my experience and list some tips that I learned along the way. First off, here are some of its key features listed on its...
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Here's the background to this project of building a potato box for maximum harvest:My friend sent me the graphic below of how to grow 100 pounds of potatoes in 4 square feet, and I knew I needed to try it out!Since my townhouse backyard...
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.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...
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.
