Foodscaping Ideas
Have you wanted to get stuck into foodscaping but you’re not sure how? Well the Backyard Farm is a great place to start. This blog
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How to dry your own fruit in the oven
You want to know how to dry your orange slices or other fruit if you are here. To skip right to it, scroll to the
How to peel tomatoes in 3 easy steps
THE easiest way to peel tomatoes right here. ‘How to peel tomatoes in 3 easy steps’ is the definitive guide to getting those pesky skins off your tomato. Other ways to peel tomatoes, we’ve got that covered to
Do Bees Sting This Time of Year?
What time of year do bees sting? Bees tend to sting the most in the summer moths when temperatures are higher. In the warmer days
Can squirrels move light gardening tools?
If you have come across this article the first thing you might be thinking is that you are loosing your marbles – ‘I’m sure I left my trowel here…?’ Well, you might be glad to know that it is possible a squirrel moved your light gardening tools. We will explore if this is possible in this article.
Is Apple Cider Vinegar good for Chickens?
What this article covers Boosting your chickens immune system Chickens, like humans have an immune system which is responsible for defending against infections and diseases.
What Perennial Vegetables Should I Grow?
What this article will cover Perennial vegetables are edible plants that return year after year with minimal assistance from the gardener. They reseed themselves above
How to grow Kale
At the Backyard farm we approach kale the same way every time and have great success with this kale growing method. You are going to
Can I feed chickens egg shells?
Why do chickens eat their egg shells? Egg shells offer a great source of calcium and other minerals that a chicken needs to create an
How to kill weeds naturally
Can I remove weeds without chemicals? Yes you can! Not only is it more ecologically friendly for your foodscaped garden, it’s cheap and easy too!
What can I grow in the Autumn and Winter months?
What can I grow in the Autumn and Winter months? As the year comes to a close and the seasons move towards winter you would
Where does rubbish go?
What happens to our rubbish? For most Brits and Westerners alike, the end of our rubbish worries is in the wheelie bin. We pop it
