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.
Introduction It’s been an eventful first week here at the Backyard Farm — and thankfully, it’s all been positive. From Giblets and Apollo taking their first steps outside and seeing the sky for the very first time, to Apollo laying her first egg, life with
More Work at the Backyard Farm As we move towards early spring, the slightly warmer weather is a clear signal that it’s time to get moving in the garden. With the new growing season on the horizon, I’ve started preparing the vegetable plots and making
Introduction: Why Choose Natural Flea Control? Fleas can be a persistent problem for pet owners, affecting not just your pets but your home as well. If you’re looking for how to get rid of fleas naturally, you’ve come to the right place. Traditional flea treatments
Introduction When I started what I now think of as Phase 2 of the Backyard Farm, I made a simple decision early on: I wanted to grow food without relying on chemical shortcuts. No pesticides. No quick fixes. Instead, I wanted a healthier, more resilient
How to Find Free Firewood Near You (Legally and Easily) There are plenty of legal ways to source logs locally in the UK — whether you’re after cheap logs near me, free seasoned logs, or even bulk firewood delivery near me. This guide shows you:
Introduction Cycling to work isn’t about becoming a full‑time cyclist, buying expensive kit, or turning your morning commute into a fitness test. Instead, for most people, it’s about finding a practical, lower‑impact way to get from A to B — while enjoying the real cycling
Introduction Building chicken nest boxes doesn’t need to be complicated, expensive, or perfectly finished to work well. In fact, most backyard and suburban chicken keepers in the UK adapt existing sheds, outbuildings, or small coops rather than starting from scratch. This guide shows you how
Introduction Switching to eco-friendly cleaning products is usually less about doing everything perfectly and more about making a few sensible swaps that reduce unnecessary chemicals in the home. For many people, the motivation is straightforward: creating a healthier living space, cutting down on plastic waste,
Introduction: Sustainable Living Without the Guilt Living more sustainably can feel overwhelming at first. There’s no shortage of advice telling us to overhaul our lives, buy new products, or make big changes overnight. However, for most people in the UK, that simply isn’t realistic —
Introduction The environmental impact of meat production is often presented as a simple, polarising debate. On one side, we’re told that eating meat is inherently destructive and must stop altogether. On the other, meat consumption is framed as a personal choice beyond any criticism. In
From an Early Diary Entry to a Backyard System This article started life as a simple progress update about backyard chickens and digging out a vegetable patch. At the time, I was documenting what I’d done that day in the garden, with very little thought
Introduction: Why Control of Our Food Matters Again For most of human history, food wasn’t something we overthought. It came from nearby land, familiar people, and processes we understood. What we ate followed the seasons, relied on practical skills, and stayed rooted in place. In