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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10 Reasons Dogs are Good for Your Health
Dogs have certainly won the hearts of humanity. Why else would we spend the money and effort we do on taking care of them? If

Creative Garden Container Ideas – DIY & Recycled
My Garden Container Journey I started my life of gardening and farming now nearly ten years ago. In that time I’ve experimented with all sorts

How I Manifest Abundance with Lakshmi Consciousness
Wallowing in Darkness Around a year and a half ago my husband and I found ourselves in a very dark place. We had bought a

California Wildfires Spark Flower Bloom Seen All The Way From Space!
California has struggled with a period of drier-than-normal conditions that resulted in water-related problems or in other words a serious drought. When rainfall is less

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

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

Innovative Preschool Combines Urban Farming and Nursery Education
Gardening preschool? As a homesteading parent that also unschools (child led life-learning), I know just how educational time in the garden can be. Recently, we

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

Falling Fruit, A Global Map to Help You Get Your Wild Forage On
Falling Fruit has been such an amazing resource for our family! I love watching my children explore nature, especially when they have gained the skill

Neem: Your Secret Weapon Against Plant-Eating Garden Bugs + Many Health Benefits
As an organic gardener, neem has been a part of my arsenal since the beginning. I first heard about it from my Mom, an ornamental

Simple DIY Mason Jar Upgrade
You think you’ve seen every use for mason jars on the planet? As my four year old says… “Nopey Nopey!” Today, we introduce you to

Learn How To Dye Easter Eggs with Fruits & Vegetables! -Chemical Free-
If you and your family are opting for a healthier life we have a cool project you can do alone or with the whole family!
