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.
Free pallets are often available through local giveaway listings or by asking businesses that receive regular deliveries, including independent builders’ merchants, garden centres, warehouses and trade suppliers. Availability changes daily, and many pallets are reused or owned by pallet-pooling companies, so always ask before collecting.
Introduction DIY firewood storage is essential if you want to keep your logs dry and ready to burn. There’s nothing like the warm glow of a crackling fire on a cold evening — but nothing ruins it faster than wet, messy firewood. If you’re fed
Introduction Not all firewood is created equal. The wood you burn can affect everything — from how warm your home feels to how your pizza tastes. So, how do you choose the best firewood for heating and cooking? Whether you’re firing up a log burner
Introduction When learning how to season firewood, few things are as satisfying as a roaring fire fueled by properly seasoned logs. Burning unseasoned wood, however, often leads to avoidable problems, including: Learning how to season firewood properly not only solves these issues but also brings
Why Try a DIY Solar Food Dehydrator? With energy bills climbing and food waste piling up, finding ways to preserve fresh produce without extra costs has never been more important. A DIY solar food dehydrator is a simple, eco-friendly solution. Using only free sunlight, it
Introduction: Why Choose Natural Flea Control? Fleas can be a persistent problem for pet owners, affecting not just your pets but your home as well. If you’re looking for how to get rid of fleas naturally, you’ve come to the right place. Traditional flea treatments
Free firewood is often available from tree surgeons, landscapers, landowners and local giveaway listings, but most free logs are freshly cut and need seasoning before they can be burned. Use the Free Firewood Finder below to identify likely local sources, then call ahead to ask
Introduction Switching to eco-friendly cleaning products is usually less about doing everything perfectly and more about making a few sensible swaps that reduce unnecessary chemicals in the home. For many people, the motivation is straightforward: creating a healthier living space, cutting down on plastic waste,