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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.

Apple Cider Vinegar for chickens

Apple Cider Vinegar for Chickens: Why It Belongs in Your Coop Looking for a natural way to boost your chickens’ health? Apple cider vinegar for chickens has become a go-to remedy for many backyard poultry keepers—and with good reason. This simple, affordable supplement can: In

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A close-up of freshly picked radishes in a light wooden basket, featuring vibrant red, purple, and white radishes with green leafy tops. A gardener's hand gently holds a bundle of radishes with soil on their roots, set on a rustic wooden table in a lush garden backdrop.

How to Grow Radishes

Introduction Radishes are one of the quickest and easiest vegetables to grow, making them an excellent choice for gardeners of all skill levels. These fast-growing crops mature in as little as four weeks and add a crisp, peppery flavor to salads and dishes. For beginners,

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How to make eco friendly cleaning products

How to make eco friendly cleaning products

How to make eco-friendly products for cleaning So, you want to keep your house clean with eco-friendly cleaning products? Keeping your home clean without harsh chemicals is not as hard or as much work as you think. Even the preparation of eco-friendly products takes a

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How to live sustainably in the UK

What is being more sustaible all about? So how do we live more sustainably? The fact is that although living more sustainably might not be for you, it is a change you should be considering as we are at a cross roads in the human

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