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 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,
During the summer months of Britain there’s nothing nicer than a crisp fresh salad to eat. Salad leaves, especially leaf varieties like rocket & spinach are sold in plastics. Whilst plastic is practical and it keeps your vegetables fresh, it is also harmful to humans
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
Getting rid of slugs naturally and without the use of pesticides or chemicals is not as difficult as you might think. There is more than just one way to keep slugs at bay and stop them destroying your favorite plant, be it a vegetable or
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
Introduction: Why Foraging in the UK Is Booming Again Foraging in the UK has quietly evolved from a countryside pastime into a growing national movement. More and more people are rediscovering the joy of finding wild edible plants in England — berries, greens, herbs, and
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
What is the immune system? The immune system is made up of several different cells and proteins, the job of this network is to defend the body against disease and infection. To do this the immune system uses several different processes; Each component has it’s