Trent Rhode, Author at Homestead Survival Site

6 Ways to Protect Your Livestock from Predators

Whether you keep poultry, cows, sheep, or goats, there are predators that will try to make a meal out of your animals.

There are insects that are edible and nutritious for humans and livestock, but here we will talk about grasshoppers, crickets, and mealworms.

Ducks are hardy, easy to care for, reliable egg producers, and exceptional foragers. Here are 8 tips for raising ducks.

By taking advantage of the relationship between plants, animals, and soil, we can boost a garden’s productivity.

Invasive plants can take over gardens and decrease ecological diversity. Here are 7 common types and how to deal with them.

Even the most healthy plants can succumb to disease, but if you know what to watch for, you’ll catch it early and nip it in the bud.

If you want a healthy garden, whether decorative or an edible vegetable garden, you absolutely need to incorporate flowers.

Improving the quality of your garden soil is both simple and complicated. It’s less work than you think, but there are many ways to do it.

If you’re a new gardener, there are many things you can do and specific vegetables you can grow to make your gardening experience easier.

Spraying poison on your food may not be the best idea. Fortunately, there are many effective all-natural ways you can control pests.