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.
Spring is kicking in Spring is officially starting to kick into its full swing, after a stormy start to the season with 3 storms the weather has started to warm up. Spring bulb flowers are pushing through and many have started to flower here in
Introduction Keeping chickens in the UK has quietly become one of the most practical ways to reconnect with your food, reduce household waste, and move toward small‑scale self‑sufficiency — even in an ordinary suburban garden. If you’ve been searching for how to keep chickens in
Introduction It’s been an eventful first week here at the Backyard Farm — and thankfully, it’s all been positive. From Giblets and Apollo taking their first steps outside and seeing the sky for the very first time, to Apollo laying her first egg, life with
Introduction When I started what I now think of as Phase 2 of the Backyard Farm, I made a simple decision early on: I wanted to grow food without relying on chemical shortcuts. No pesticides. No quick fixes. Instead, I wanted a healthier, more resilient
Introduction Building chicken nest boxes doesn’t need to be complicated, expensive, or perfectly finished to work well. In fact, most backyard and suburban chicken keepers in the UK adapt existing sheds, outbuildings, or small coops rather than starting from scratch. This guide shows you how
From an Early Diary Entry to a Backyard System This article started life as a simple progress update about backyard chickens and digging out a vegetable patch. At the time, I was documenting what I’d done that day in the garden, with very little thought