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’re searching for free pallets in Liverpool, you might be surprised how easy they are to find once you know where to look. Across Liverpool, many businesses receive daily deliveries on wooden pallets. While some pallets are returned to suppliers, many others simply
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.
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 Planning a garden project, compost bin, raised bed, or bit of DIY from reclaimed wood? Free pallets can be brilliant, but knowing where to find free pallets near you is not always obvious. That is why I have added a Free Pallet Finder Tool
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