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.
The term’ cash crops’ is used for plants we make money from, and you can grow several cash crops at home. What you grow will depend on what space you have available more than anything else. After all, you can’t grow a field of wheat
Introduction to Foraging for Beginners UK Foraging in the UK is a rewarding activity that connects you to nature while providing free, healthy food. Whether you’re searching for mushrooms, berries, or edible plants, foraging allows you to explore the natural world and learn essential survival
What this article will cover: How to make a small batch of jam in 30 minuites Ingredients: What you will need: Pair your delicious homemade jam with the perfect flapjacks—learn how in our guide on How to Make the Best Flapjacks. Directions Where can I
Introduction So, what is a flapjack? Your first thought might be of pancakes drenched in syrup. However, in the UK, they are a chewy oat bar—a treat that’s completely different from its American counterpart. With its versatility and rich history, the British flapjack has firmly
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
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
Introduction Where does the rubbish go? This question drives waste management in the UK, a system that directly affects the environment, public health, and economy. Every day, households and businesses generate vast amounts of waste. While recycling and energy conversion handle some of it, a
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
Bees are important to protect because: How to help bees out The main 3 main problems affecting bee populations Thanks for reading and we hope you learn something you can use from this article. If you want to give back to us here at backyard-farmer.com,
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?