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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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Growing Rosemary: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cultivating this Super Herb
Rosemary is one of the most commonly used herbs in savory dishes. If you’re looking to enhance your home cooked meals, there’s no better method

50ft “Dignity” Statue Erected Just Four Hours Away From Standing Rock..Oh, the Irony.
Did you know that in September of 2016, a gorgeous statue of a Native American woman went up in Chamberlain, South Dakota, to pay homage

The Marijuana Justice Act: How the War on Drugs Targets the Poor
Is the so-called War on Drugs really a war against the poor? Senator Cory Booker is making waves with his newly proposed Marijuana Justice Act

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

Jelly from Flowers? Edible Flower Recipes for Lilac Jelly
Along with Lilac, there are many different kinds of edible flowers with many various aromas and tastes including but not limited to: roses, violets, dandelions,

Agricultural Sewage Overflows into North Carolina Flood Waters Where Nearly 2 Million Chickens and Turkeys Have Died
Devastation The recent flooding from hurricane Matthew has devastated more than human homes and human lives. It has resulted in the loss of millions of

Sunscreen Recall Ignites Concerns: Banana Boat Users Catching Fire
If you thought sunscreen keeps you from burning, think again. There have been five reports of people catching fire after applying sunscreen in the last

10 Veggies You Can Regrow Time and Time Again
Regrowing yourself an endless supply of amazing vegetables is easier than you think! Follow the simple instructions below and regrow yourself to food abundance. Green Onions Green

20 Uses For Breast Milk I Bet You Didn’t Know
I haven’t had kids yet but I do know the value of breastmilk at least as far as a food source for the baby is

New Study: ALL Pregnant Women Need A Doula
Birth has traditionally been an event of women coming together to care for and attend to each other. In modern times, however, birth is viewed

Honey On Tap – New Flow Hive Allows You to Harvest Honey at Home
An Australian man and his father spent years quietly developing a bee hive that would allow honey to be extracted without disturbing the bees. The

Doing Right by Your Kids Shouldn’t Mean Doing Yourself Wrong
This article is part 2 of a longer series, called Does Unschooling Have Natural Limits? Please subscribe to get future installments. I came to unschooling as a young mother,
