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: Why Make a Bug Hotel? If you’re looking for a simple, rewarding way to support local wildlife, learning how to make a bug hotel is a great place to start. A bug hotel—also known as an insect hotel—is a handmade shelter designed to help
Introduction Tired of crushed mushrooms, soggy herbs, or berry juice leaking through your bag on foraging trips? If so, it’s time to upgrade to the best foraging bag for your needs. Whether you’re mushroom hunting in the woods or gathering wild herbs in the countryside,
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
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
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,
ESG reporting and why is it important? What is ESG reporting and why is it important? You might have seen the term ESG popping up in your business meetings or when looking into sustainable companies. We will cover everything concerning Environmental, Social and Governance reports
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
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
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
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?
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
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