Allotment Planner
Plan Your Vegetable Garden Layout
Quickly lay out your allotment or veg plot. Resize beds, drag and drop crops, and plan by season. Built-in companion planting tips guide you, and you can download a PDF to take down to the plot.
Your Free Garden Planning Tools Hub
Plan, grow, and source everything you need — all in one place.
The Backyard Farmer Tool Shed
Welcome to The Backyard Farmer Tool Shed — your central hub for free gardening tools online UK. Whether you’re planning an allotment, checking what to sow today, or searching for free pallets and firewood, you’ll find everything you need right here.
This growing collection of interactive, browser-based tools is built to make gardening simpler, smarter, and more hands-on. There are no downloads, no paywalls, and no fuss — just straightforward resources made by a gardener who knows what works.
What You’ll Find Inside
From the Vegetable Planting Calendar and Allotment Planner to the Free Pallet Finder and Firewood Locator, every tool is designed to:
- Save time
- Cut costs
- Remove the guesswork
Think of this page as your digital shed: organised, well-stocked, and always ready when you are.
Stay Connected
Bookmark this page, share it with fellow growers, and check back often. We’re always adding more DIY resources to help you garden sustainably and live more independently.
Explore the Tools
BIODYNAMIC CALENDAR
PLAN YOUR PLANTING DAYS WITH THE MOON
Take the guesswork out of sowing and planting with our interactive Biodynamic Calendar app. Based on lunar cycles and regional frost dates, it shows you the best days for fruit, root, leaf, and flower crops in your area.
Use it to stay in rhythm with the seasons and give your plants the best start possible.
UK PLANTING CALENDAR
KNOW WHAT TO SOW AND WHEn
Wondering what to plant today? The UK Planting Calendar makes it easy to see which vegetables and herbs you can sow indoors, outdoors, or transplant on any given day of the year. Always up to date with the seasons and tailored for UK conditions, it takes the guesswork out of your sowing schedule.
Vegetable Planting Calendar
See What to Sow Today in the UK
Not sure what’s in season? This calendar shows you exactly which seeds to start indoors, outdoors, or transplant — tailored to the date and your region. It’s quick, clear, and ideal for year-round sowing guidance.
Firewood Finder
Find Free and Cheap Firewood Near You
Enter your postcode and discover local sources of firewood. The tool also shares tips on safe timber, collecting legally, and seasoning logs properly — so you get the best results for your effort.
Free Pallet Finder
Track Down Free Pallets for DIY and Gardening
Use this tool to locate businesses giving away pallets. Perfect for raised beds, compost bins, log stores, and all kinds of DIY builds. Simple, practical, and completely free.
Coming Soon
We’re always adding new resources to the Tool Shed. Here’s what’s on the way:
- Harvest Calculator – estimate yields before planting
- Foraging Calendar – discover what to pick month by month
- DIY Solar & Water Tools – simple solutions for off-grid living
Bookmark this page and check back often — the shed is always growing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve pulled together the questions gardeners ask most often about these free tools. The answers are clear, practical, and written to help both beginners and experienced growers.
What’s the Best Free Vegetable Garden Planner?
Our Allotment Planner is designed with UK growers in mind. It’s easy to use, mobile-friendly, and includes companion planting tips so you get more from your space.
Do I Need to Sign Up to Use These Tools?
No sign-up required. Everything runs straight in your browser. You can save or print layouts without entering an email — although you can subscribe if you’d like extra seasonal content.
Can I Use the Tools on My Phone?
Yes. Every tool is tested on desktop and mobile, so you can plan or check sowing dates while you’re in the garden.
Are These Tools Really Free?
Absolutely. They’re created to make gardening and self-sufficiency more accessible for everyone. No paywalls, no hidden catches.
Is There an App Version?
The tools are browser-based but act just like an app. Bookmark them to your home screen for quick, offline-style access whenever you need it.
What Tools Do I Need to Start a Vegetable Garden?
At the beginning you only need the basics: a layout planner, sowing calendar, compost spot, and a few hand tools. Our digital tools help you organise all of this from day one.
Support the Tool Shed
Every tool here is built by hand and shared for free. If you’ve found them useful, consider giving a little back to help fuel the next project:
Your support goes directly into creating new resources like the Harvest Calculator, Foraging Calendar, and off‑grid DIY tools.