The Homestead Guru
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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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The Tropical Fruit Tree Americans Forgot: The Pawpaw Tree
What if I told you that North America has an easy-to-grow native tropical fruit tree that you’ve never even heard of? The Pawpaw is our

Is This Stem Cell Film the Most Controversial Documentary Ever?
Abortion is one of the most controversial subjects on the planet. Filmmaker Eric Merola found a way to make the topic even more contentious by

Scientists Have Found Over 28,000 Plants Beat Diseases Like Cancer and Diabetes
In many parts of the world, most people still rely on traditional plant-based medicine for their primary healthcare. This is especially so in many rural

7 DIY Wooden Fruit Crate Modular Furniture Ideas
Most places I’ve lived in my life, both in the US and in Mexico, have an abundance of wooden crates. In the US I never

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

Cold Weather Chicken Care: 11 Quick Ideas to Improve Chicken Comfort
Until recently, if you asked me about cold-weather chicken care, I would have said, “Choose the right chicken breeds for your climate and build your

Combat Seasonal Allergies with DIY Lymphatic Drainage Massage
It’s only January and almost everyone in Austin is suffering from Cedar allergies! A few nights ago I met with some natural health friends at Brave

How I Cured My Cystic Acne by Eating Only Meat on the Carnivore Diet
Anyone that’s had chronic acne even for a short time knows how hard it is to deal with, both physically and emotionally. As an adult

Mexican Pipeline Explosion was Caused by Thieves Tapping the Line – Graphic Video Shows People on Fire
Today I woke up and saw the following video of a pipeline explosion in Central Mexico. It broke my heart and left me feeling worried

How to Celebrate Day of the Dead Like the Mexicans
I’ve lived in Mexico for three years but have yet to celebrate my favorite holiday known as Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the

Take Only Memories, Leave Only Footsteps: 5 Quick Tips to Help You Leave No Trace
How To Leave No Trace Too often campers, hikers, and even everyday park dwellers are careless, and leave trash behind. No one knows exactly how

No Sun? No Problem! 10 Shade Tolerant Herbs
When living in urban areas it can seem like an impossibility to have the garden you have always dreamed of, but it is good to
