Today I'm learning just as much as you are! I've often wondered about raising guinea fowl, but have not yet taken the leap. After reading this post by Charles of The Chicken Review blog, I'm ready to bring home some guinea keets from the feed store next spring. I think they'll make the perfect addition to our homestead--especially as snake repellent! Read on as Charles shares the scoop on why you need guineas on YOUR ...Continue Reading
Archives for June 2014
Simple Homemade “Sun-Dried ” Tomatoes
They're finicky little buggers... ...tomatoes, that is. It's near impossible to predict which years will result in bumper crops, and which years will be complete flops... And let me tell you, I've definitely had both! (I'm hoping this year's deep-mulch method will improve my odds!) My tomatoes usually like to stay green and rock-hard until late September--right up until the first freeze. The plants must get some sort of evil enjoyment ...Continue Reading
Homemade Playdough Recipe
Motherhood has really taught me how to mellow out. And it's a good thing--especially considering my former uptight, perfectionistic ways. I have learned how to: Have people over without giving the goose poop on the deck a second thought. Come to complete acceptance of the fact that there will always be crumbs on my floor. Wear my pig-slimed jeans to town with pride. I'm especially proud of my most recent development: I can now ...Continue Reading
The Scoop on Feeding Kelp to Livestock
I like to post a variety of content here on The Prairie Homestead, and for the most part, we keep it pretty light and fun. But every once and a while, I like to dive in a little deeper and explore the science behind some of my crazy natural choices. I am ecstatic to be welcoming Eric Zielinski back to the blog today. He is a health coach and skilled researcher who specializes in natural topics that are right up my alley! From time to ...Continue Reading
Homemade Frozen Yogurt Recipe
(This post contains affiliate links) There is a dangerous appliance lurking in my kitchen. It's not the serrated knives. Or the super-sharp food processor blade. Or the pressure canner. It's this dude: Don't let the rounded edges and sleep appearance fool you. This little machine is responsible for more losses of willpower than any other item in the entire kitchen. It makes whipping up a batch of homemade ice cream WAY TOO ...Continue Reading