This archive brings together practical, experience-led articles from The Backyard Farmer, covering gardening, DIY, indoor growing, foraging, reviews, and sustainable living. Each post is written with real-world use in mind — focusing on working with nature, building practical skills, and making sustainable choices more accessible.
Introduction If you’ve landed here because the BBC Virtual Garden Planner is no longer working, you’re not alone — and you’re definitely not doing anything wrong. For years, the BBC Virtual Garden Planner was a familiar starting point for UK gardeners looking for a simple
Introduction If you’re growing plants indoors and the top leaves are turning pale, white, or crispy, it’s natural to think something’s gone badly wrong. In most cases, growers immediately blame: That reaction makes sense — especially when the room itself doesn’t feel hot at all.
Introduction Gardening in the UK rarely follows a perfect timetable. The weather can turn quickly, soil often warms more slowly than the calendar suggests, and advice that worked one year may need adjusting the next. Because of this, knowing exactly what to plant on a
Introduction If you’re using BioBizz with autoflowers, one question tends to come up again and again: How much BioBizz should you use for autoflowers — and how often should you feed? Spend any time searching online and you’ll quickly notice how mixed the advice is.
Introduction If you’re growing autoflowers with BioBizz soil, most problems don’t come from which nutrients you’re using. Instead, they usually come from starting in the wrong soil strength. BioBizz Light-Mix, All-Mix, and standard potting soils behave very differently with autoflowers. However, they’re often treated as
Introduction If you’re searching for a BioBizz autoflower schedule, you’re probably not looking for hype or another copy‑and‑paste feeding chart. Instead, you want a simple, reliable BioBizz feeding schedule for autoflowers — something that’s easy to follow, forgiving, and proven to work in real‑world container
Introduction: Why Medical Cannabis Still Feels Confusing in the UK Medical cannabis has been legal in the UK since 2018. Even so, for many people, medical cannabis UK still feels unclear, distant, or slightly taboo. You may have heard that medical cannabis is allowed “in
Why Small Allotments Can Be Surprisingly Productive If you’ve taken on a small allotment — or you’re working with a compact garden space — it’s completely normal to wonder whether you’ve got enough room to grow anything meaningful. But honestly? Small plots can be incredibly
Introduction Square foot gardening is one of the simplest and most reliable ways to grow vegetables in the UK, and it’s fast becoming a favourite method for anyone searching for square foot gardening UK guidance or beginner‑friendly veg plot plans. Instead of battling long, traditional
Introduction Planning your first allotment can feel like a big leap, especially when you’re trying to visualise your future allotment layout on a bare patch of earth. With so many choices — beds, crops, tools, and endless allotment ideas — it’s no surprise most beginners
Introduction When you’re growing indoors, air movement is everything — and this mars hydro clip fan review shows why. Good airflow stops hot spots, balances humidity, and helps your plants breathe. Yet, it’s one of those small but crucial details that can make or break
Struggling with humidity or droopy plants in your grow tent? The problem usually isn’t your light—it’s your airflow. Introduction Good airflow and well-placed grow tent fans aren’t optional—they’re essential for every indoor grow tent. Without the right grow tent ventilation setup or properly positioned grow