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Cat Shit Coffee for $80 a cup?!
We take our coffee seriously here at the Homestead Guru, but I’m not sure if I’ll be shelling out for a cup of Kopi Luwak
Eco Home Featured on AirBNB, Stunning Mountain Views
Eco Home on 40 Acres Talk about a spectacular eco home with a beautiful mountain view. This Duncan, BC, Canada home sits on a 40
Stanford University Prescribes Nature for Mental Health Patients
Urbanization is the Problem According to a recent Stamford University study, 50% of Americans now live in an “urbanized” area without access to much nature. The
Zote Soap: The MOST Useful Soap EVER
I’ve lived in Mexico for three years but never tried to use Zote soap until this past week, partially inspired by a meme I found
Ask a Guru: Marjory Wildcraft of The Grow Network
Hey homesteaders, we are testing out something new and exciting on the Homesteading/Survivalism Facebook Page. This Sunday March 6th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST, Marjory Wildcraft,
Essential Oils That Fight Seasonal or Environmental Threats
It’s the season where things like colds and flu rear their heads and fatigue, chills, body aches and pains, headache, congestion, sneezing and coughing set
Chlorine Leak DOW Chemical Company, Plaquemine
A chlorine leak was confirmed Friday near New Orleans at a DOW Chemical Plant. WBRZ broke the story just after 3pm as they notified local residents
Natural Pest Control for Your Home and Garden
Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is one of the best natural pest control products on the market. The powdery substance is a powder that comes from fossilized diatoms
Guide to Picking an RV Mattress
Written by guest author Elizabeth Becher “Great nights lead to even better days,” Therefore, a good night’s sleep is the perfect ingredient to enjoying a
Elon Musks Sends First Tweets Via Starlink Satellite Constellation
On Tuesday October 22, 2019 Elon Musk sent the first tweet via his Starlink satellite constellation SpaceX has been working on since 2015. The goal
New Study: Women Live Longer When They Live in Nature
A recent study found that women live longer when they live surrounded by nature. They started with a theory that natural environments help to lower stress
8 Essential Oils For Gut Health
No one likes getting sick and almost anyone would agree digestive issues and stomach bugs are the worst. Gut issues can appear in many ways
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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