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 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
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