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 If you’ve ever been halfway through fixing a raised bed, repairing a fence panel, or knocking together a quick pallet project, you’ll know how frustrating it is to be missing one simple thing. More often than not, it’s not the big tools that stop
Introduction Taking a pallet apart without wrecking the boards comes down to using the right method and not forcing it. Rush the job with a hammer and pry bar, and you will usually end up with split timber, bent nails, and far less usable wood.
Best White Vinegar for Cleaning (UK) Keeping your home clean doesn’t have to mean using harsh chemicals or pricey sprays. White vinegar for cleaning is one of the most affordable, effective, and eco-friendly ways to keep your home fresh and sparkling. It’s a natural cleaning
Introduction: Why Go Natural? More people than ever are choosing the lemon and white vinegar cleaner and other natural cleaning products — not just for the planet, but for their own wellbeing. After years of using chemical-heavy sprays and single-use plastic bottles, many households are
Introduction: Why Food Security Matters at Home in the UK Food in the UK has rarely felt as costly—or as uncertain—as it does right now. Rising food inflation in the UK and growing dependence on imports make household food security UK more relevant than ever.
Introduction Heating your home with sustainable firewood UK can be a cosy, affordable, and eco-friendly choice — but only if you do it right. In the UK, there are clear rules to follow, environmental impacts to consider, and practical steps that make a big difference.
Introduction If you’ve ever tackled pallet projects, you’ll know the satisfaction of turning free wood into something useful. But pallets are just the beginning. Across the UK, there’s a huge variety of reclaimed materials waiting to be collected — from reclaimed wood near me and
Introduction: Best Firewood Types for Pizza Ovens and Fireplaces If you’ve invested in a wood‑fired pizza oven or enjoy the comfort of a fireplace, the type of firewood you choose makes a big difference. The best firewood for pizza ovens isn’t just about heat —
Free pallets are often available through local giveaway listings or by asking businesses that receive regular palletized deliveries. Independent warehouses, garden centers, small manufacturers, farms and construction companies can all be useful sources, but availability changes daily and you must always ask before collecting. Use
If you’re searching for a budget-friendly, eco-conscious way to build a log store, using reclaimed pallets is one of the best options. If you’ve been wondering how to build a log store on a budget, pallets are one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways
Introduction If you’re looking for a steady supply of firewood that’s legal, ethical, and surprisingly easy to come by, free firewood from arborists might just be your best-kept secret. Across the UK, tree surgeons work daily to remove branches, limbs, and even entire trees as
Tired of expensive garden builds? You’re not alone. As timber prices continue to rise, more and more growers are turning to creative, low-cost alternatives that still deliver big results — and raised beds from pallets are leading the way. Raised beds offer an easy way