Category: Gardening
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Starting Seeds Indoors: How to Choose the Perfect Location
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
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Raised 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 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
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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 what… Read more
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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 countless benefits, from the satisfaction of harvesting your own produce… Read more
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My Garden Setup: 3 Best Garden Containers for Every Gardener
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here. In this blog post I will explain the pros and cons of the 3 main types of garden containers that I use. In most cases, my advice to beginning gardeners would be to start out with 1-3 Grow Boxes (which I will touch on down below) because they are… Read more
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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 your own local area. Different plants have different… Read more
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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 products that I have purchased previously (unless noted) and that… Read more
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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 start planning by going over what… Read more
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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 maximizing our harvest, and compost is… Read more
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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 you get started on your tomato gardening journey. Table of Contents Why Should I… Read more