Outdoor Gardening

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.

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What Perennial Vegetables Should I Grow in the UK?

Introduction: What Perennial Vegetables Should I Grow in the UK? Looking to grow more food without doubling your effort? Perennial vegetables are one of the best ways to build a low-maintenance, self-sufficient garden. Unlike annuals—which need sowing every year—these hardy plants come back year after

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How to grow kale

How to Grow Kale (UK Guide)

Introduction If you’re looking for an easy and rewarding crop to grow, kale is a brilliant choice. This nutrient-rich leafy green is cold-hardy, beginner-friendly, and thrives in UK gardens—even with minimal space or experience. Whether you’re planting directly in the ground, growing kale in containers,

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Remove weeds naturally

How to kill weeds naturally

Can I remove weeds without chemicals? Yes you can! Not only is it more ecologically friendly for your foodscaped garden, it’s cheap and easy too! We will run through how to kill the weeds in your garden by using only hot water, salt, vinegar and

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What Can I Grow in Autumn and Winter in the UK?

What Can I Grow in Autumn and Winter in the UK?

Introduction If you’re wondering what you can grow in autumn and winter in the UK, the short answer is: more than you probably expect. A wide range of autumn and winter vegetables in the UK actually thrive in cooler weather. From winter-hardy vegetables like kale

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Growing tomato uk

How to grow Tomatoes in the UK

Growing tomatoes at home is simple, easy and fun! Put in the due effort and before you know it, you will be enjoying juicy tomatoes in summer. However, before you begin growing them you need to know about the two major growth habits for tomato

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How to Grow Strawberries at Home (UK Guide)

How to Grow Strawberries at Home (UK Guide) There’s nothing quite like biting into a fresh, juicy strawberry you’ve grown yourself. Whether it’s for the flavour, the savings, or the simple satisfaction, learning how to grow strawberries at home is one of the most rewarding

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How to get rid of slugs naturally

How to Get Rid of Slugs Naturally (UK Guide)

Introduction Slugs can undo weeks of careful gardening in a single damp night. One evening everything looks healthy; by morning, your lettuce has vanished, seedlings are stripped to stems, and your prized hostas look like lace. So if you are searching for how to get

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Three sisters project

The Three Sisters Foodscaping project

Introduction Imagine a garden where plants naturally support one another, reducing the need for fertilizers, pesticides, and excessive watering. That’s the magic of Three Sisters Planting—a time-tested companion planting method used for centuries by Indigenous peoples of North America. It’s a sustainable way to maximize

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