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.

can you cut long wet grass

Can you cut long wet grass?

There is lots of talk around whether you cut wet grass and the simple answer is yes – However, there are some do’s and don’ts when it comes to cutting grass when wet. We will go through them in this article, by the end you

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How to grow chillies from seed

How to grow chillies from seed (Indoors)

Introduction to Growing your own Chillies Learning how to grow chillies indoors is easier than you might think—and it’s one of the best small‑space gardening projects for UK homes. Whether you’re using a sunny windowsill or setting up a simple LED grow light, you can

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Does Banana Peel Fertiliser Work

Does Banana Peel Fertiliser Work?

Introduction Banana peel fertiliser has become a go-to method for gardeners looking to reuse kitchen scraps and boost plant growth naturally. While banana peels were once tossed straight into compost bins, they’re now gaining attention as a stand-alone, DIY fertiliser. Often referred to as “banana

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dandelion health and nutrition

The Dandelion health nutrition and tea

Is Dandelion Tea Good for You? Benefits, Side Effects & How to Brew It Dandelion tea — whether made from the root, leaves, or flowers — has been a staple in traditional herbal medicine for centuries. Today, it’s still enjoyed as a comforting, caffeine-free herbal

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what can i grow to make money

What can I grow to make money

The term’ cash crops’ is used for plants we make money from, and you can grow several cash crops at home. What you grow will depend on what space you have available more than anything else. After all, you can’t grow a field of wheat

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How to make one jar of jam in 30 minutes

What this article will cover: How to make a small batch of jam in 30 minuites Ingredients: What you will need: Pair your delicious homemade jam with the perfect flapjacks—learn how in our guide on How to Make the Best Flapjacks. Directions Where can I

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foodscaping suburbs

Foodscaping Ideas

Have you wanted to get stuck into foodscaping but you’re not sure how? Well the Backyard Farm is a great place to start. This blog was built from my experience of getting started with foodscaping with very little knowledge to begin with.  Some ways to

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How to dry your own fruit in the oven

How to dry your own fruit in the oven

Introduction Drying fruit in an oven (often called oven dehydrating fruit) is one of the easiest and most accessible ways to preserve seasonal produce. If you want to learn Drying fruit in the oven is one of the easiest ways to preserve seasonal produce at

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how to peel tomatoes in 4 easy steps

How to peel tomatoes in 4 easy steps

THE easiest way to peel tomatoes right here. ‘How to peel tomatoes in 3 easy steps’ is the definitive guide to getting those pesky skins off your tomato. Other ways to peel tomatoes, we’ve got that covered to

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Man thinking in front of flowering perennial plants with title "What Perennial Vegetables Should I Grow?" overlaid — article header for perennial vegetables UK.

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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