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.
How to grow a Herb Garden for beginners This article will teach you what you need to set up a herb garden – a simple, easy and rewarding way to get into growing your food. We will look at what a herb garden is, the
Best Flapjack Recipe UK – Introduction There’s something special about a proper British flapjack. Sweet, chewy, and packed with oats, it’s the kind of bake that feels both nostalgic and comforting. Maybe you remember them tucked into a school lunchbox, or perhaps you’re baking flapjacks
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
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
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
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,
Why do chickens eat their egg shells? Egg shells offer a great source of calcium and other minerals that a chicken needs to create an egg in its body. A Chicken gets this from other things such as grit in the wild or oyster shells
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
It’s hard not to feel the burden of your waste this day and age! If you’re looking for ways to make your lifestyle more environmentally friendly you have landed on the right page. The whole ethos of ‘The Backyard Farmer’ is about trying to create
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
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