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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.
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Do it Yourself Antibiotics!
With antibiotic resistance becoming a bigger and bigger issue have you ever wondered if there was there anything else you could do, or are you
Roadside Garden in Indiana
Catherine stops to check out a roadside garden in Indiana. Start where you are with what you have! Food can grow anywhere there is dirt
This Root Crop Supports Healthy Digestion and Joint Function
Ginger Essential Oil Primary Benefits May help to support healthy digestion* May help to reduce bloating, gas, and occasional indigestion* May help reduce occasional nausea*
How to Keep Your Lawn Tidy in Autumn
Autumn might seem like a season when you shouldn’t be doing much to maintain your lawn. However, there are actually several things you should do
What is Sovereignty? Claiming Freedom in All Areas of Your Life
What is Sovereignty? Sovereignty is the newest buzz word that we’re hearing all over the place. But what is sovereignty, you may be asking yourself,
Recently Divorced Mother of Three Builds Her Family a Tiny Home
At age 29, Kelly Lewis was a single mother of three. After she and her husband got a divorce, Kelly was in a really bad
Getting Your Name Changed on Your Social Security Card
Legally changing your name for any reason means that you need to have the details updated on your Social Security card. Why might you change
Kratom Ban Update – Georgia Man Arrested, Florida Bill to Ban Kratom
The DEA made Kratom front page news in 2015 when they announced it would be placed on the Schedule One list, effectively making the popular
Teach Your Children Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants with the Wildcraft Board Game
As a parent I can relate to this one. There is no better way to learn than to do it while playing a game and
Making Herbal Medicine at Home
Are you frustrated with the medical system? Do you believe it is too expensive and often does more harm than good? Would you like to
Farm Pesticides in Drinking Water? How to Protect Yourself
Can you trust your municipal water source to filter out pesticides from tap water? It’s not likely. Just last week, a team of chemists and
Can Ducks Eat Bread? The Truth Behind This Pasttime
Can ducks eat bread? Nearly everyone has memories of feeding ducks bread as a kid. I know I do. And ducks will eat bread but they
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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