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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Dandelion Uses: The Power of Weeds!
Dandelions: The Power of Weeds and other Flowers! Click the photo or here for the article. Click the photo or here for the article. Click

5 Dreadful Homesteading Mistakes to Avoid (First-Timers’ Guide)
A guest post by Lucy Clark of Garden Ambition. Homesteading is a fantastic way to live sustainably and have more financial freedom in the long

CD’s For Chickens? Ways To Keep your Chickens Entertained
There are so many reasons to keep your chickens entertained: chickens need entertainment is so that they won’t cause trouble, if you keep your hens

The Struggle of Saving, Financing, & Buying Our 5th Wheel (RV) For Full-Time Living
Original article from The Road To Coexistence. In October of 2015, we decided to begin saving for our full time adventure after many talks and

How to Create an Outdoor Zen Garden
Zen gardens are increasing in popularity as more and more people are seeing their copious benefits; both aesthetically and emotionally. Zen gardens are exactly what

DIY Vegan Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal Recipe
I’ve always had a secret love for that packaged strawberries and cream oatmeal and yesterday I decided to take a crack at my own. This

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

Growing Tomatoes Made Easy: Use Rotting Tomato Slices For “Seed Starters”
So one of your tomatoes went soggy or moldy before you could eat it? Bummer. But wait! Don’t throw it away! What if I told

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.

The Homestead Guru Visits Moorhead’s Blueberry Farm and Picks Fresh Berries
Join Catherine and the kids as the go pickin’ at the farm!

Authentic Mexican Birria: Enjoy this Scrumptious Dinner with Your Loved Ones
The decision to move to Mexico was easy because I thought I loved Mexican food. Turns out, I do, but what I thought was Mexican

Unschooling and “Child-Led Learning” Defined
The majority of people have no idea what unschooling is, so I’m here to define it for you. A lot of people think they have unschooling
