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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.

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What is carbon neutral shipping?

What is Carbon Neutral Shipping? The way we move goods around the world leaves a big mark on the planet. Every delivery—whether it’s a single online order or a bulk freight shipment—adds to global carbon emissions. Carbon neutral shipping is one of the ways we’re

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3 best Haven Hammock Tent

Haven Lay Flat Hammock Tent: Ultimate Comfort for Camping

Introduction When it comes to outdoor camping, comfort is king, and no one knows this better than Haven. Since its inception, the Haven Lay Flat Hammock Tent has redefined the camping experience by offering a unique, flat-laying sleep solution that outperforms traditional, banana-shaped hammocks. Whether

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Best 3 Off-Grid Solar Systems

Best 3 Off-Grid Solar Systems: RVs, Cabins, and Tiny Homes

Introduction Off-grid solar systems are revolutionizing how we power our lives by offering a sustainable and independent energy source. These systems are becoming increasingly popular among those looking for eco-friendly solutions for their RVs, remote cabins, and tiny homes. By investing in off-grid solar systems,

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Totally wild foraging in the uk

Totally Wild Foraging in the UK

Totally Wild is a company in the United Kingdom that offer educational services in foraging for wild foods in the UK. They are an experienced and reputable company set up by founder James Wood, a keen forager. Who founded ‘Totally Wild’? James Wood founded Totally Wild

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17 Sustainable Development Goals 

17 Sustainable Development Goals 

Introduction We will cover the 17 sustainable development goals established in 2015 as part of the UN’s 2030 agenda. There are 169 targets within the 17 sustainable development goals that cover what will be achieved in each sector by 2030. In this article, we will

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Best solar companies UK

Best Solar Companies UK

Finding the Best Solar Companies for UK Homeowners in 2025 Thinking about installing solar panels for your home? You’re not alone. With energy prices staying high and sustainability becoming part of everyday life, more UK homeowners are turning to solar power to cut electricity costs

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Best 3 types of renewable energy

Best 3 types of renewable energy

We will look into the best 3 types of renewable energy in this article starting with Concentrared solar power. We will aslo cover two promising renewable energy systems called gasification of biomass & green hydrogen. What is ‘Renewable Energy Technology’, and why is it important?

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what is sustainable palm oil

What is sustainable palm oil?

Introduction Sustainable palm oil is everywhere. From the food we eat to the cosmetics we use, this versatile oil is a key ingredient in countless everyday products. But its widespread use comes with serious concerns. The palm oil industry has been linked to: Why Certified

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net zero

What is Carbon Neutral?

With so many eco phrases around these days, it is hard to know what they mean; in the same way, carbon neutral is a term that sounds very much like climate neutral and is that the same as net zero? See what we mean; it

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