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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Shared Earth: Where Gardeners and Landowners Connect and Grow (The Rideshare of Gardening!)
This is the ultimate sustainable opportunity for the gardener stuck in an apartment complex and the landowner looking for a flourishing yard and free food
Don’t Cover Your Beauty – Stop Wearing Make Up
How To Have Glowing Natural Skin Without Make Up Eat a plant based diet (cut the diary!) Get lots of sunshine Exercise and detox that
Teach Your Children Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants with the Wildcraft Board Game
As a parent I can relate to this one. There is no better way to learn than to do it while playing a game and
Rebel Canning: How to Make Your Own Tactical Bacon
As the economy gets worse people look for new (or old) ways to preserve the things they care about most. Something often not thought about
6 Highly Effective Habits to Adopt From Your Grandma
With the rise of modern technology, there isn’t much value placed on the habits of our grandmothers, and that’s a shame. Truth is Grandma’s have
Cannabinoids: The Other Vitamin “C”?
By Dr. Buckley Throughout the nation, one of the hottest social and political discussions right now is whether or not we should legalize marijuana. I
What WEEDS Tell Us and Why We Should Care
For many a homesteader or gardener, weeds can be a major topic of conversation. They should be—but maybe not for the reasons you think! I’m
Victory for Standing Rock – Pipeline to be Rerouted
The US Army Corps of Engineers announced Sunday that they will no longer allow the Dakota Access Pipe Line to be built underneath the Missouri
Best Damn Instant Pot Beef Tamales Recipe
The BEST Instant Pot Beef Tamales You’ve Ever Had When many think of Mexico, they think of the food. Tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas and tamales. Tamales
How to Make a Self-Fertilizing Hay Bale Garden Bed
I’ve recently found an even better idea than straw bale gardening, and that is hay bale gardening! Straw bales are usually comprised of stalks of
Inflammatory Disease Epidemic: The Convergence Point of EMF, GMOs, and Vaccines.
By: Dr. Matthew Buckley, PSc.D, CTTH The US spends more per capita on healthcare than any other nation on the planet(R), at over $1 Trillion/year
DIY Fire Powered Hot Tub
Winter is here folks! Which means ’tis the season for wrapping up in blankets or cuddling by the fireplace with a significant other! One man has