The Homestead Guru
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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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Kratom to Remain Legal, DEA Reverses Intent to Schedule
On August 31, 2016 the DEA posted to the Federal Reiger the notice of intent to place Kratom as a Schedule One substance. Kratom is a member

DIY Chicken Feed Recipe: Better, Cheaper Eggs
One thing you’ll learn quickly when you start keeping laying hens, is that no egg comes for free! What your flock eats directly correlates into

Hacks and Tips for Plentifully Propagating Succulents
Propagating Succulents With everyone staying at home there’s been a recent rise in gardening, especially indoor gardening. Succulents are not only out of this world

Vegan Cactus Leather Invented by Mexicans Is Impressive
Vegan Cactus Leather is the Future Two Mexicans recently debuted their vegan cactus leather at the Leather Fair Linapelle 2019. They received widespread and enthusiastic

Cacao Nibs: The Tasty Brain Loving Superfood
I’ve got a new love, guys: cacao nibs. I’ve had them in smoothies primarily where they add an interesting crunchy texture, but they’re also

Food Freedom? Do Unschooling Kids Eat Whatever They Want?
Unschooling goes beyond education and learning–it bleeds over into every area of your life, eventually. So what does it look like to be unschooling food?

How to Forage for Edible Mushrooms as a Beginner
Nowadays, not many folks forage for food anymore–and especially not mushrooms. There’s a lot of mushrooms out there that are poisonous, after all! For many

Fruit and Herb Infused Water
I hate water. There. I said it. It’s boring, it always tastes strange to me, even if it’s reverse osmosis or straight from my BERKEY.

Would you Sleep in a Floating Tent?
An Ohio-based company SmithFly, has made it possible to sleep in a floating tent (yes, on water). This tent is a water lover’s dream, as

Standing Rock Oil Spill Will Have No Bearing on Keystone XL Decision
Over 200,000 gallons of crude oil were spilled on Thursday, due to a breach of the hotly contested Keystone pipeline near Standing Rock, North Dakota.

Studies Reveal Children Should Be Outside 4-6 Hours Per Day
In modern society, many children have extremely limited time spent outside. And that time may be on a concrete playground without access to many elements

Famous Cinnamon French Toast
There’s nothing quite like good french toast, especially when you’ve got good things like pure maple syrup to top it with. This time I’ve decided
