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.
Why I Chose the Greenworks Cordless Lawn Mower The Greenworks 24V+24V Cordless Lawn Mower is a game-changer if you’re tired of noisy, high-maintenance petrol mowers. Let’s be honest — petrol models are loud, smelly, and a bit of a faff to look after. Between yanking
Introduction Thinking about picking up the best Haws watering can but not sure which one’s right for you? Don’t worry — you’re in good company, and you’ve landed in the right place. Whether you’re just getting into gardening or have years of muddy boots behind
Introduction Monty Don isn’t just a TV presenter — he’s become one of the most trusted voices in British gardening. For years, fans of Gardeners’ World have tuned in not only for seasonal tips and expert advice but also to see the gardening tools Monty
Introduction: Is It a Fruit or a Vegetable? 🍅 Your salad might just be a fruit bowl in disguise From the juicy tomato to the crunchy cucumber, plenty of what we toss into savoury meals are, technically speaking, fruits – at least if you’re asking
Introduction: Why Grow Lights Matter for Tomatoes Indoors Growing tomatoes indoors can be incredibly rewarding—especially when you get it right. But without proper lighting, even the healthiest plants will struggle to produce fruit. Whether you’re sowing your first seeds or pushing mature plants into flower,
Introduction If you’ve spent any time with cordless tools, you’ll know the battery is doing most of the heavy lifting. Whether you’re: Runtime and reliability are what make or break the task. As a gardener who uses Worx tools daily, I rely on these batteries
Introduction Does nylon trimmer line biodegrade? It’s a question more gardeners are starting to ask — and with good reason. When you’re tidying up borders or knocking back weeds, you probably don’t think twice about what your trimmer line is made from. But as a
Introduction Every time you fire up your strimmer to tidy up the lawn or neaten the edges, you’re likely leaving behind more than just trimmed grass. Traditional strimmer cord, especially non-biodegradable types, is made from nylon — a tough, synthetic plastic that sticks around far
Barebones Hori Hori Knife UK Review – Is It Worth the Hype? If you’re after a garden tool that blends rugged practicality with proper old-school craftsmanship, the Barebones Hori Hori Knife might just be your new favourite bit of kit. Unlike flimsy trowels or throwaway
Spider Farmer SF4000 Review: Is It the Right Light for Your Grow? When you’re growing indoors, your light is everything—and the Spider Farmer SF4000 LED grow light has become a bit of a legend in LED circles. Whether you’re stepping things up from a smaller
Introduction: Why I’m Reviewing Spider Farmer as a Brand If you’re new to indoor growing — or you’ve already ventured deep into the world of LED grow lights — chances are you’ve come across the name Spider Farmer. It’s a brand that appears everywhere: Over
Himrod Grape – Quick Fruit Profile Grape ‘Himrod’ – Juicy, Seedless & Vigorous 👉 Order from Suttons and enjoy delicious grapes grown right at home. Introduction A Beautiful and Bountiful Choice Are you looking for a grapevine that’s both attractive and productive? The Himrod grape