The Backyard Farmer

Garlic at a glance Growing difficulty – Beginner It is part of the allium family along with onions & leeksIt is easy to grow and harvestMajority of types will be ready after 90 daysBest...

During the summer months of Britain there's nothing nicer than a crisp fresh salad to eat. Salad leaves, especially leaf varieties like rocket & spinach are sold in plastics. Whilst plastic is...

Wild gardening – how to make a wildlife garden In this post I'm going to run through some of the best ways to help wildlife thrive in your garden or outside space. Our natural surroundings have...

Getting rid of slugs naturally and without the use of pesticides or chemicals is not as difficult as you might think. There is more than just one way to keep slugs at bay and stop them destroying...

Your first ‘foodscaping’ project So you want to start an edible garden & foodscape your green space? Here’s a great place to start for beginners and professionals alike. Finding a...

Spring is kicking in Spring is officially starting to kick into its full swing, after a stormy start to the season with 3 storms the weather has started to warm up. Spring bulb flowers are pushing...