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 Compact indoor vegetables are ideal if you’re short on space but still want to grow fresh, home-grown food. As indoor and urban gardening continues to grow, more people are turning windowsills, spare rooms, and small homes into productive green spaces. In this guide, you’ll
Introduction for Best LED Grow Lights for Indoor Gardens in 2026 Creating a thriving indoor garden starts with choosing the right tools, and LED grow lights are at the heart of it all. These innovative lights provide: With their adaptability, LED grow lights are a
Introduction: How to Grow Tomatoes Indoors If you’re wondering how to grow tomatoes indoors using lights, this guide breaks it all down simply — from choosing the right setup to harvesting juicy homegrown fruits. Whether you’re short on outdoor space, eager to extend the growing
Introduction Did you know that 42% of Brits grew their food in 2023? It’s true! And with our unpredictable weather, indoor vegetable gardening is becoming more popular. I’ve been cultivating my indoor vegetables for years now, and let me tell you, it’s brilliant! Whether in
Introduction Welcome to our in-depth review of the Worx WG779E Cordless Lawn Mower, a tool designed to revolutionize efficient and eco-friendly lawn care. Powered by dual 20V batteries that deliver a combined 40V of energy, this mower is ideal for small to medium-sized lawns. With
Are cordless lawnmowers any good? In short, cordless lawnmowers can be as good as, if not better than, petrol or electric models. As a Gardener in my day-to-day life, I need a lawn mower that is reliable, light, and cheap to run, and my Worx
Best Overall Worx WG779E.2 – 40V Cordless Lawn Mower The best cordless lawn mower for most UK gardens is one that delivers reliable power, solid runtime, and easy handling — and this model manages all of that effortlessly. Best Budget Pick Flymo Speedi-Mo 36V –
Editors Pick – The Worx WG252E is the best cordless pole hedge trimmer overall, with long reach and adjustable cutting angles. Best Mid-Range – The Ryobi One+ 18V offers solid performance and compatibility with Ryobi’s battery system, making it a versatile choice. Best Budget –
Why I Started My Gardening Business Starting a gardening business in the UK was one of the best decisions I ever made. After years of doing jobs that didn’t fulfil me, I realised I needed something more rewarding. Gardening found me when I picked up
Introduction: How to Use a Garden Incinerator Why Use a Garden Incinerator? Managing garden waste can be challenging, especially with materials that don’t belong in a compost bin. A garden incinerator offers: What You’ll Learn in This GuideThis step-by-step guide will cover: If you’re looking
Solar panels use photovoltaic technology that converts sunlight into electricity. A solar panel needs as much direct sunlight as possible to do this at an optimum level. Depending on where you are in the world will determine the best orientation for your solar panels. Figuring
There is nothing worse than a thorn in your finger when gardening! Therefore, we want to buy the best gardening gloves to avoid getting pricked. Buying a good pair of gloves is essential in my working life as a professional gardener. The gardening gloves I