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Gift Wrap Alternatives That You Can Feel Good About
Are you looking for gift wrap alternatives? Me, too. One of the sillier things we do as humans is buying pretty-colored paper, just to throw
Dandelions: 31+ Medicinal and Culinary Uses for the King of Weeds
This article originally posted on The Grow Network is part of a series on weed gardens and identifying and using the plants you’ll often find
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.
Introducing the 2016 Homegrown Food Summit
The 2016 Home Grown Food Summit is right around the corner! In case you missed last year’s summit, let me give you a little background
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
What is a Flower Essence? Feature on Turks Cap
Catherine and her friend Juliet talk about flower essences at Barton Springs in Austin, Texas. Turks Cap is a native Texas flower, named ofter is
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
Would You Drink From Your Toilet? Or Use A Composting Toilet? Sustainable Toilets Are Reducing Water Waste!
At the global level, the treatment of wastewater is one of the key aspects of protecting water resources. It presents a dual public health and
These 5 Yoga Poses Are Sure to Enhance Your Hiking Experience
If you are a hiker you should know how important it is to stretch especially if you are hiking long distances. Adding a yoga practice
The Joys of Solar Cookers
An great edition to any homestead or survival retreat is a solar cooker. As simple as they are effective, solar cookers use the sun’s energy
Companion Planting Romance: Tomatoes Love Basil
Companion planting in gardening and agriculture is the planting of different crops in proximity for the benefit of both plants such as pest control, pollination,
How Monsanto is Destroying the Brains and Health of Everyone.
By Dr. Buckley Interested in slowing your aging process? Take note! One of my most recent blog entries(1) summarized roughly 10 years of research related