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How to grow a Herb Garden for beginners
What this article covers In this article we will tackle what is needed for you to set up a herb garden – a simple, easy and rewarding way to get into foodscaping. We will have a
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The History of Flapjacks – A Traditional British Snack
If your looking for a flapjack recipe click here What this article covers When do Flapjacks first appear in history? The origins of Flapjacks Where do Flapjacks get their name? Who invented Flapjacks? Are Flapjacks just
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How to make Chewy Flapjacks
Wondering how to make the renowned Flapjack? Look no further because this is THE Flapjack recipe. When you say Flap-Jack this is what most people will think of, a sweet, buttery snack made from rolled oats
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Foodscaping Ideas
Have you wanted to get stuck into foodscaping but you’re not sure how? Well the Backyard Farm is a great place to start. This blog was built from my experience of getting started with foodscaping with
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How to dry your own fruit in the oven (UK)
What this article will cover Can you dry fruit in the oven? What temperature is best for drying fruit? A step by step guide to drying fruit at home How long does dried fruit last? How
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How to peel tomatoes in 3 easy steps
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
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Do Bees Sting This Time of Year?
What time of year do bees sting? Bees tend to sting the most in the summer moths when temperatures are higher. In the warmer days bees are more active and you are therefore more likely to
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Can squirrels move light gardening tools?
If you have come across this article the first thing you might be thinking is that you are loosing your marbles – ‘I’m sure I left my trowel here…?’ Well, you might be glad to know that it is possible a squirrel moved your light gardening tools. We will explore if this is possible in this article.
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Is Apple Cider Vinegar good for Chickens?
What this article covers Boosting your chickens immune system Is ACV safe for chickens? What is ACV made of? (Apple Cider Vinegar) What is Aectic Acid? Where can I buy Apple Cider Vinegar? What is ‘Mother’
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What Perennial Vegetables Should I Grow?
What this article will cover Why Choose Perennial Plants?What Are Perennial Vegetables?10 Perennial Vegetables For Foodscaping Perennial vegetables are edible plants that return year after year with minimal assistance from the gardener. They reseed themselves above
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How to grow Kale
At the Backyard farm we approach kale the same way every time and have great success with this kale growing method. You are going to need; Good quality soil Compost Kale seeds (Your chosen variety, we
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Can I feed chickens egg shells?
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