So Easy A Dumb Grunt Can Do It By Brandt T

07/24/2026

1. So Easy A Grunt Can Do It - If I can do it, you got no excuse.
2. No Manual. No Problem. No Officers Involved.
3. Broke It? Fix It. Lost? Figure It Out.

07/24/2026

07/24/2026

Tomato Horn Worm 🐛
First one this year. Time to go hunting with the black lite after dark.

07/22/2026

🍅 This year’s tomato experiment is turning into a success! 🌱

I decided to try something a little different this season by growing my tomatoes on two-tier horizontal hog panels instead of traditional cages. Between the added support and keeping the vines spread out, the plants have stayed organized, the fruit is easy to find, and air circulation has been much better.

The other part of the equation has been keeping things natural. I’ve been feeding the soil with homemade natural fertilizers and plenty of rabbit manure compost. Rabbit manure is often called “garden gold” for a reason. It adds nutrients without burning plants and helps build healthy, living soil.

So far, the results are speaking for themselves:
✅ Heavy clusters of tomatoes
✅ Healthy, vigorous plants
✅ Excellent fruit set
✅ Minimal fuss with an all-natural approach

It’s a good reminder that you don’t always need expensive fertilizers or fancy systems. Healthy soil, a little creativity, and a willingness to experiment can go a long way.

I’d love to hear what everyone else is doing this year. What’s been your biggest gardening win so far?

07/22/2026

🥒 Don’t let giant cucumbers sneak up on you.

Harvest them while they’re young and tender. The longer they stay on the vine, the more energy the plant spends making seeds instead of producing more cucumbers.

Fresh pickles beat store-bought every time.

06/22/2026

Haven't posted on here in a while. I got this new cook book from my kids yesterday. Going to be some good meals!

05/19/2026

Car ride with these two!