
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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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
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.
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’
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
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
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
Can I remove weeds without chemicals? Yes you can! Not only is it more ecologically friendly for your foodscaped garden, it’s cheap and easy too! We will run through how to kill the weeds in your
What can I grow in the Autumn and Winter months? As the year comes to a close and the seasons move towards winter you would be forgiven for thinking there isn’t much you can do in
What happens to our rubbish? For most Brits and Westerners alike, the end of our rubbish worries is in the wheelie bin. We pop it in there and once a week or so it’s collected and
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
Bees are important to protect because: Bees pollinate large amounts of crops that either feed us, or our farm animals They have been in steady decline for a long time and some are endangered or extinct!
Foodscaping or Edible Gardening is a technique that can prove to be quite beneficial to you and the environment. It is especially practical if you live in suburban areas where edible gardening has risen to be