Sustainability

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.

Best Place to Buy Vegetable Seeds UK

Best Place to Buy Vegetable Seeds UK (2026 Comparison)

Introduction Planning Ahead for the New Season As another growing season approaches, the first question many UK gardeners ask is: Where’s the best place to buy vegetable seeds in the UK? With so many online seed suppliers offering everything from heritage varieties to organic vegetable

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Best White Vinegar for Cleaning (UK)

Best White Vinegar for Cleaning (UK)

Best White Vinegar for Cleaning (UK) Keeping your home clean doesn’t have to mean using harsh chemicals or pricey sprays. White vinegar for cleaning is one of the most affordable, effective, and eco-friendly ways to keep your home fresh and sparkling. It’s a natural cleaning

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DIY Lemon & White Vinegar Surface Cleaner

DIY Lemon & White Vinegar Surface Cleaner

Introduction: Why Go Natural? More people than ever are choosing the lemon and white vinegar cleaner and other natural cleaning products — not just for the planet, but for their own wellbeing. After years of using chemical-heavy sprays and single-use plastic bottles, many households are

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What to Get a Gardener for Christmas

What to Get a Gardener for Christmas (Featuring Japeto)

Finding the Perfect Gift for Gardeners Finding the right Christmas gift for a gardener isn’t always straightforward. Whether they love pottering in the greenhouse, pruning roses, or tending to veg beds, most gardeners are practical people who appreciate quality gardening tools that genuinely make a

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Klarfit Cargo Bike Trailer Review (UK)

Klarfit Cargo Bike Trailer Review (UK)

Introduction If you’re searching for a reliable cargo bike trailer UK riders can count on, the Klarfit Cargo Bike Trailer is one of the best-value choices available. Priced under £200, it delivers the strength, 40 kg load capacity, and everyday versatility you’d normally expect from

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Building Household Food Security in the UK

Building Household Food Security in the UK

Introduction: Why Food Security Matters at Home in the UK Food in the UK has rarely felt as costly—or as uncertain—as it does right now. Rising food inflation in the UK and growing dependence on imports make household food security UK more relevant than ever.

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Wildlife-Friendly, Low-Input Garden Plan

Wildlife-Friendly, Low-Input Garden Plan (Year-Round)

Introduction Creating a wildlife friendly low maintenance garden UK doesn’t have to be complicated or costly. With a few smart choices in low maintenance garden design, you can enjoy a space that largely looks after itself while providing bees, butterflies, birds, and hedgehogs with food

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reclaimed material beyond pallets

Reclaimed Materials Beyond Pallets: A Finder’s Guide

Introduction If you’ve ever tackled pallet projects, you’ll know the satisfaction of turning free wood into something useful. But pallets are just the beginning. Across the UK, there’s a huge variety of reclaimed materials waiting to be collected — from reclaimed wood near me and

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