The Homestead Guru
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We help you unleash the guru, inside you.
The Homestead Guru was a project born by people who love talking about and trying practical solutions. We have hundreds of articles on all things practical and have built a sort of community over the years for those who want to learn and grow along with us.
Here we aren’t here to be your gurus. We are here to help you learn how to be your own guru, while we become our own gurus. Thank you for being here.
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How Decentralization (income, geography, food source, etc..) Can Create Stability in Your Life
This essay on decentralization originally appeared on Catherine’s facebook page in March of 2017 – her family unit has shifted in soe ways, but the
Classrooms Ditch Traditional Desks to Engage Children Through Kinestetic Learning
A classroom in Maryland has gotten rid of desks for its students, and is reporting that the kids are able to do more and better
Tour of Earphoria Music Community in Austin, Tx – Garden, Tiny Houses & more!
Catherine Bleish owner of the Homestead.guru. takes us on a tour of this awesome community!
New Research: The WORST Place for Women to Carry Their Phone…
Remember when cell phones first came out, and people were all worried about cell phone radiation from them? Turns out they were right to worry.
The 2nd Amendment is a Lie…
Now of course, the 2nd Amendment itself is probably the truest and most audaciously American thing ever written; and I love it. But if you
Levitating Houseplants for Your Homestead
This levitating houseplant will add a new twist to your homestead. Powered by two magnets, this Air Bonsai literally holds your small plant in the
12 Homeopathic Remedies That Should Be in Every Survival Kit
From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowYourOwnGroceries.org In the event of a natural or man-made disaster, you may be cut off from medical aid. One of the most
Jonah Larson: Crochet Prodigy Spreads His Wealth With Crafting
Crochet Prodigy Jonah Larson Crochet has been one of the most fascinating and beneficial hobbies I’ve undertaken in my adult life. My only regret really
Ohio Airdrops 800,000 Oral Rabies Vaccine on 14 Counties
Last month the Department of Health in Ohio dropped 800,000 rabies vaccine packs in the Northeast border of the state in an attempt to form
What WEEDS Tell Us and Why We Should Care
For many a homesteader or gardener, weeds can be a major topic of conversation. They should be—but maybe not for the reasons you think! I’m
Stunning Foraged Yule Wreath Tutorial to End 2020 Right
Is it really Yule without a Yule Wreath Tutorial? Well it’s officially Yule and I am festive. Yesterday was the solstice and the great conjoining
Gift Wrap Alternatives That You Can Feel Good About
Are you looking for gift wrap alternatives? Me, too. One of the sillier things we do as humans is buying pretty-colored paper, just to throw
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BioIntensive Gardening – How to Double Dig, Make Compost, & Companion Plant
Biointensive gardening is an organic method designed to creative highly productive gardens with long term sustainability at its core. What is so great about this
IT’S ALIVE! Living No-Turn Compost: BioChar
Maybe you wanted to start composting this Earth Day, but you’ve heard it’s tricky to get right. I understand–nobody wants a stinky mess out back
The Tropical Fruit Tree Americans Forgot: The Pawpaw Tree
What if I told you that North America has an easy-to-grow native tropical fruit tree that you’ve never even heard of? The Pawpaw is our
Tomatoes Hate Cucumbers: Secrets of Companion Planting + Popular Planting Combinations
Did you know that tomatoes hate cucumbers? Consider companion planting. While they might taste great together in a salad, tomato plants dislike growing in close
How To Start a Kitchen Scrap Garden
How to Regrow Kitchen Scraps Feel like you never really get your money’s worth of lettuce or celery at the store? Why not grow another
This is Why Your Compost Stinks
You started out with good intentions–wanting to create richer soil for your garden and reduce your waste. Maybe you even bought the pretty compost crock