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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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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 was built from my experience of getting started with foodscaping with very little knowledge to begin with.  Some ways to

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How to dry your own fruit in the oven

How to dry your own fruit in the oven

Introduction Drying fruit in an oven (often called oven dehydrating fruit) is one of the easiest and most accessible ways to preserve seasonal produce. If you want to learn Drying fruit in the oven is one of the easiest ways to preserve seasonal produce at

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how to peel tomatoes in 4 easy steps

How to peel tomatoes in 4 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

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Bees sting

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 bees are more active and you are therefore more likely to bump into them, as well as wasps! What month

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squirrel moving light gardening tools

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.

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Chicken

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. A good way to keep your chickens healthy is by simply adding some apple cider vinegar and crushed garlic to

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What Perennial Vegetables Should I Grow in the UK?

Introduction: What Perennial Vegetables Should I Grow in the UK? Looking to grow more food without doubling your effort? Perennial vegetables are one of the best ways to build a low-maintenance, self-sufficient garden. Unlike annuals—which need sowing every year—these hardy plants come back year after

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How to grow kale

How to Grow Kale (UK Guide)

Introduction If you’re looking for an easy and rewarding crop to grow, kale is a brilliant choice. This nutrient-rich leafy green is cold-hardy, beginner-friendly, and thrives in UK gardens—even with minimal space or experience. Whether you’re planting directly in the ground, growing kale in containers,

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can I feed chickens egg shells

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 egg in its body. A Chicken gets this from other things such as grit in the wild or oyster shells

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Remove weeds naturally

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! We will run through how to kill the weeds in your garden by using only hot water, salt, vinegar and

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what happens to our rubbish

Where does rubbish go?

Introduction Where does the rubbish go? This question drives waste management in the UK, a system that directly affects the environment, public health, and economy. Every day, households and businesses generate vast amounts of waste. While recycling and energy conversion handle some of it, a

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