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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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Breaking : US Government Moves to Legalize Cannabis
Will the US Legalize Cannabis? Today, the key committee of Congress has voted to legalize cannabis by lifting the federal ban. If this makes it

The 13 Best Chicken Breeds for Cold Climates
This article was originally published on the Grow Network. There are four articles in this series on different strategies for cold-weather chicken care. Below, we

Recently Divorced Mother of Three Builds Her Family a Tiny Home
At age 29, Kelly Lewis was a single mother of three. After she and her husband got a divorce, Kelly was in a really bad

Aquaponics Greenhouses Grow 1 Million Pounds of Food on Just 3 Acres!
Have you heard of aquaponics? It’s the food production method that combines raising fish and growing vegetables to create a sustainable living ecosystem. The plants

Are Millennials “Psychologically Scarred” Because They’re Not Buying Stuff?
Milliennials–the generation born between 1981-2004–are creating confusion and fear in seasoned financial analysts, who are baffled by their buying habits. In fact, there’s an entire list

This Common Household Herb is More Effective at Stopping Pain than Ibuprofen
A study on turmeric was conducted with 109 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. The clinical trial was published in the journal, Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

Monsanto Found GUILTY of Poisoning a Farmer in France
Pesticide giant Monsanto has taken another major legal blow in the recent verdict by a French appeals court, finding the company guilty of poisoning a

IT’S ALIVE! Living No-Turn Compost: BioChar
Maybe you wanted to start composting this Earth Day, but you’ve heard it’s tricky to get right. I understand–nobody wants a stinky mess out back

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe
Now I’ve said before that I’ve not been terribly impressed with gluten free baking in terms of flavor and texture and that’s the truth. I

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

Old School Meets New School with this 3D-Printed Digital Sun-Dial
In the old days, people often used a sun dial to tell time. Modern generations may not even know what the heck that is. Kinda

CD’s For Chickens? Ways To Keep your Chickens Entertained
There are so many reasons to keep your chickens entertained: chickens need entertainment is so that they won’t cause trouble, if you keep your hens
