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 to Foodscaping and Edible Gardening Foodscaping and edible gardening are transforming traditional landscaping. Instead of using purely decorative plants, why not mix in fruits, vegetables, and herbs? This approach creates a landscape that’s both visually appealing and highly functional. Why is Foodscaping Gaining Popularity?
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
What can you feed suburban chickens? What can you feed chickens? Chickens are well known for eating almost anything obviously this reputation is not unfounded. They will even eat a lizard or two. Things like lizards are just supplemental treats, though, and a chicken’s diet
How to get rid of weed naturally: Understanding ‘weeds’ Annual weeds Annual weeds keep to a yearly life cycle of sprouting, then flowering followed by seeding. Whilst easier to control they can reach across your garden quickly. Perennial weeds Perennial weeds have a life cycle
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
How we plant potatoes at The Backyard Farm Here at the Backyard Farm we have a preferred method which I find the most hassle free to plant, grow and harvest. It is a ‘no dig’ method that grows the potatoes in a mulch like old
Introduction Garlic is one of the easiest and most satisfying crops you can grow in the UK. Whether you’ve got a big veg patch, a small raised bed, or just a few pots on the patio, garlic shows up strong — delivering: In this guide,
How to attract wildlife to your garden This post will explore how to attract wildlife to your garden or outside space. Our natural surroundings have been in crisis for quite some time. Due to some recent events around the world, like the Coronavirus (COVID-19), people
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
Knowing how to store vegetables, fruit, salads & herbs correctly isn’t as straight forward as it seems. Should I keep potatoes in the fridge? Should I hang garlic? Figuring out what’s best to do with such a wide variety of food types can be hard
Intro: 10 Edible Plants You Can Forage in the UK Foraging is making a comeback—and it’s easy to see why. With more people turning to sustainable living and seeking ways to reconnect with the outdoors, edible plants in the UK offer an abundant, free, and
Introduction Learning how to keep chickens in a suburban area is an exciting and practical step toward sustainable living. Many people think a large yard or rural setting is necessary, but that’s not the case. With the right setup, even a small backyard can become