The Homestead Guru
We share what we are passionate about.
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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Hunting Guide for Morel Mushrooms
Hunting for Morel Mushrooms When the trees are sporting their new green leaves and the ground is warm and damp, it is spring in Minnesota

DIY Ginger Lime Sugar Scrub for Glowing Skin
DIY Ginger Lime Sugar Scrub This simple DIY Ginger Lime Sugar scrub will exfoliate and moisturize your skin! Use this luxurious scrub 1-2 times a week

Growing Guide To Beat The Heat: Drought Resistant Plants
You are capable of growing and producing your own food, you just have to be knowledgeable on the conditions and care your plants need! Find

10 Different Extracts to Make at Home
Homemade Extracts If you bake then you probably have come across a recipe saying that you need to add some sort of extract. Now the

Mini-Documentary: Couple Changes Their Lives as They Build and Live in a Converted School Bus
Tiny Homes are all the rage. But what about living in a School Bus? With the right tools, and enough elbow grease and creativity, the

How Yoga Benefits the Mind and Soul
a guest post by Frank Apodaca of TheSleepJudge.com In the bustling society we inhabit today, it is nice to take the time to unwind and relax

Kombucha Chronicles Part 11: Weed Berry Booch
As a Cannabis lover, my first question when trying new things is almost always something along the lines of “Can I put weed in it?”

Incredible! Solar Stove Cooks Meals in Minutes – Anytime, Anywhere
Go Sun Solar Stove With the goal of creating a fuel-free off the grid cooking experience, inventor Patrick Sherwin launched a successful Kickstarter campaign in

Rebel Canning: How-to Thrive During the Recession by Canning Butter
Canning Butter Here at The Homestead Guru, we’re all about creative canning ideas. You might remember our recipe/how-to for pressure canning bacon for survival situations.

Are Tire Gardens Toxic? A Wheely Good Safety Analysis
This post is inspired by our Guru community in a discussion among gardeners on whether or not its a good idea to grow vegetable gardens

Zen Gardens Are Powerful Peace Promoters When You Personalize
Zen Gardens Should Be Personal Zen gardens are one of those things that everyone kind of likes the idea of, but not very many people

This Sensual Hippie Oil Can Improve Your Mood and Appearance
Essential Oils are a great way to transition your family away from big pharma and the Medical Industrial Complex. Today we are going to spotlight
