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Raising Quail
Raising quail has gained popularity among poultry enthusiasts and small-scale farmers. They are known for their delectable eggs and...
Elizabeth McKeough
Jul 44 min read
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Do you share all your news with your bees?
In many cultures, bees hold a special place of importance and are often seen as delicate yet powerful creatures. They are known for their...
Elizabeth McKeough
Jun 242 min read
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Winterizing Your Chickens
Winterizing your chicken coop is essential for ensuring the health and well-being of your flock during the colder months. This essay will...
Elizabeth McKeough
Jan 134 min read
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Over Wintering
Overwintering is a crucial process in gardening that involves protecting plants from the harsh winter conditions. The level of care...
Elizabeth McKeough
Jan 122 min read
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Is beekeeping for me?
Keeping bees is a rewarding and beneficial activity for any homestead. Bees are excellent pollinators, helping to increase yields in...
Elizabeth McKeough
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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Freeze Drying is a great way to preserve food, but far from being the only way.
In recent years, the freeze dryer has become a popular method for food preservation due to its ability to retain the flavor and...
Elizabeth McKeough
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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Homesteading strengthens the Family bond
Homesteading is not just about living off the land, it is also about building strong family bonds and creating a sense of togetherness....
Elizabeth McKeough
Jul 29, 20241 min read
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Homesteading Creates Community
Homesteading is a lifestyle that is becoming increasingly popular among individuals seeking to live a more self-sufficient and...
Elizabeth McKeough
Jul 22, 20241 min read
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Live a life you don't need a vacation from
As I navigate through my daily life, I am often asked why I never plan fancy trips or vacations. I always respond by stating that I have...
Elizabeth McKeough
Jul 15, 20241 min read
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Balancing work the garden and chickens
Working and juggling a garden and chickens can be a challenging yet incredibly rewarding experience. By properly managing your time and...
Elizabeth McKeough
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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Buying Locally Sourced Produce and Meat
Buying locally sourced produce and meat has numerous benefits that go beyond just the quality of the products themselves. When you choose...
Elizabeth McKeough
Jul 1, 20244 min read
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Seed saving
Seed saving is a practice that has been utilized for generations by farmers and gardeners alike. It involves harvesting seeds from plants...
Elizabeth McKeough
Jun 24, 20242 min read
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Homesteading and why it's gained so much traction
Homesteading has become increasingly popular in recent years as people seek to become more self-sufficient and sustainable in their...
Elizabeth McKeough
Jun 22, 20242 min read
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Learning to be happy where you are
We live in a fast paced world, where a person's accumulations equate to their success. We line in a world where fancy cars, homes, and...
Elizabeth McKeough
Jun 19, 20231 min read
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Wise men say, "only fools rush in"
There is a wide sense of urgency to create sustainability. There is a wide sense of urgency to procure a better source of food security....
Elizabeth McKeough
Jun 12, 20231 min read
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Planting the seed
The garden should be so much further along than she is. It is partly the mosquitos that have chewed me up and down. Partly the goat with...
Elizabeth McKeough
Jun 4, 20232 min read
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The wholeness of being in alignment
I have spent such an incredibly long time feeling at odds with myself and my family. I hid my desire to be a full fledged homesteader and...
Elizabeth McKeough
May 29, 20232 min read
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Big dreams can make weak seems
You ever have a dream so big that it overwhelms you? A calling to your core? Something that you want so badly you even cry because you...
Elizabeth McKeough
May 22, 20231 min read
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Burden of Abundance
This is a concept I am new to being mindful of. With everyone starting their new journeys I am pondering my own future. One thing I can...
Elizabeth McKeough
May 16, 20231 min read
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Good Friends and Goodbyes
It seems like our tribe is spreading throughout the country. It started with my son's best friend and his family. They moved back to...
Elizabeth McKeough
May 7, 20232 min read
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