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 I tried to avoid using garden netting for vegetable beds for a while. Not because I had anything against it. I just wanted the softer, more natural methods to work first. Like a lot of growers, I liked the idea of sorting pest problems
Introduction Summer can be one of the most productive times in a UK vegetable garden, but it is also when small problems show themselves quickly. One dry spell, one forgotten seed tray, or a few days of harsh sun can be enough to turn steady
Introduction If a tree in your garden suddenly starts leaning, dropping leaves early, or showing fungus at the base, it’s easy to wonder whether something is seriously wrong. In many cases, the issue is less dramatic than it looks — trees are resilient, and seasonal
Introduction Looking for a mole windmill that actually works? This DIY wind-powered mole deterrent — sometimes called a “Mole-Mill” — is simple to build and surprisingly effective. If you’ve noticed molehills appearing overnight, soft spots in the ground, or uprooted plants, you likely have a
Introduction: Why Make a Bug Hotel? If you’re looking for a simple, rewarding way to support local wildlife, learning how to make a bug hotel is a great place to start. A bug hotel—also known as an insect hotel—is a handmade shelter designed to help
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