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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Food Sovereignty Law in Maine is a Win for Small Farms
Last week, Maine’s Governor Paul LePage signed a first-of-its-kind bill that could set a refreshing new precedent for other states to follow. The Act to
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
How to Stay Well During “Flu Season” (There’s No Such Thing)
It’s that time of year again, when everybody seems to be coming down with a something and “flu season” is always named the culprit. You’re
Going Barefoot: Concerns & Benefits
It has become abnormal to be seen barefoot in public. I have heard the same comments over and over when going barefoot in the store,
Weed Nuns; The Sisters Of The Valley
If you are a woman interested in growing cannabis and want a bond of sisterhood, you might consider joining the weed nuns! Weed Nuns grow
Why You Should Use Essential Oils To Clean Your House
When it comes to cleaning your home many people believe it is necessary to use harsh chemicals to kill germs and sanitize appliances but that
Media Blackout: A Cancer Cure Covered Up
It’s getting hardly any mainstream media attention, but there’s a showdown brewing in Austin, TX that may have grave consequences for cancer patients across the
Lily’s Smuggled Italian Sausage Sandwiches
Recently left our beloved Acapulco and we took a trip southward to Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca. While we were there we ate some really good
Foods to Grow Underground in a Walipini During Fall & Rest of the Year!
The word Walipini, derived from the Aymaran language and an indigenous Bolivian tribe, is translated as “a place of warmth” and is an earth sheltered
Honey on Tap Returns – Controversial Bee Hive Seeks to Revolutionize Honey Industry
It’s been 18 months since Flow™ Hive took the world by storm. One of the most successful campaigns in crowdfunding history, the “Honey on Tap”
From Trash to Trees, Build a Greenhouse Using Recycled Bottles
Are you tired of quickly using up and throwing out too many plastic bottles? People are coming up with many creative ways to use their
Millionaire Experiment, Are you in?
Millionaire Experiment? What? I’ve always been jealous of the ease that my best friend is able to detach from things that are no longer good