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.
Knowing how to store vegetables, fruit, salads & herbs correctly isn’t as straight forward as it seems. Should I keep potatoes in the fridge? Should I hang garlic? Figuring out what’s best to do with such a wide variety of food types can be hard
Introduction: Why Foraging in the UK Is Booming Again Foraging in the UK has quietly evolved from a countryside pastime into a growing national movement. More and more people are rediscovering the joy of finding wild edible plants in England — berries, greens, herbs, and
Intro: 10 Edible Plants You Can Forage in the UK Foraging is making a comeback—and it’s easy to see why. With more people turning to sustainable living and seeking ways to reconnect with the outdoors, edible plants in the UK offer an abundant, free, and
Staying healthy & keeping the immune system strong In the build up to March we have seen the growing concern caused by the outbreak of COVD-19 (the Coronavirus) and the panic that ensued. As shops emptied of food and supplies, the practicing of foraging and
Introduction Learning how to keep chickens in a suburban area is an exciting and practical step toward sustainable living. Many people think a large yard or rural setting is necessary, but that’s not the case. With the right setup, even a small backyard can become
What is the immune system? The immune system is made up of several different cells and proteins, the job of this network is to defend the body against disease and infection. To do this the immune system uses several different processes; Each component has it’s
1. Use old yogurt pots and ice cream tubs for plant labels Using old yogurt containers and things like ice cream tubs or any white plastic can be a great way of re-purposing some of your waste. Its important to note that whilst this is
Planting the first seeds Thanks for reading and we hope you learn something you can use from this article. If you want to give back to us here at backyard-farmer.com, just click on an advert 🙂 Thanks! As soon as march arrived in 2020 spring
Apple Cider Vinegar for Chickens: Why It Belongs in Your Coop Looking for a natural way to boost your chickens’ health? Apple cider vinegar for chickens has become a go-to remedy for many backyard poultry keepers—and with good reason. This simple, affordable supplement can: In
It has been an eventful week here at the backyard farm, it has all been positive though which is great! From Giblets and Apollo taking their first steps outside and seeing the sky to Apollo laying her first egg, things are starting to look better
Introduction Radishes are one of the quickest and easiest vegetables to grow, making them an excellent choice for gardeners of all skill levels. These fast-growing crops mature in as little as four weeks and add a crisp, peppery flavor to salads and dishes. For beginners,
More work at the Backyard Farm As we move into March and the weather warms up, it reminds me to get moving on preparing the vegetable plots for the coming season. Having discovered a pile a previously composted soil in the back of my garden