How to guides – The Backyard Farmer

[GUIDE] Growing tomatoes in the UK

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...

[GUIDE]What can I feed my backyard chickens

What can I feed my suburban chickens Chickens are well known for eating almost anything and this reputation is not unfounded, they will even eat a lizard or two. Things like...

[GUIDE] How to make raisins at home

Making raisins at home couldn't be easier and the results are very tasty indeed. You can make them by drying grapes in the sun, in an oven or in a dehydrator. Any grape will do but some do make...

[GUIDE] The best way to get rid of weeds naturally

How to get rid of weed naturally: Understanding ‘weeds’ There are 2 types of weeds, annual and perinealWeeds cannot be removed permanently You can use salt and hot...

[GUIDE] How to grow strawberries at home

Growing strawberries at glance Growing difficulty -EasyStrawberries are easy to grow at homeBest planted in early spring, March/AprilPlanting a strawberry will not produce a...

[GUIDE] How to grow potatoes the Backyard Farmer way

Potatoes at a glance Easy to grow3 categoriesThey don't have seedsYou can grow more from any potato Can I grow a potato from a potato? Yes you can grow a...