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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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You’re Probably Watering Your Garden Wrong. Here’s Why…
Are your plants just not happy and you don’t know why–? It could be that you’re watering wrong. But–HOW can you water “wrong”? You just
How to Cook With Acorns + 4 Recipes
Acorns used to be a major food source for Native American—and with good reason. They were everywhere, were easy to gather, and stored fairly well
Self Sufficient Backyard Gardens are the Way of Life in Northern Italy!
My Tour of Backyard Gardens in Italy I was delighted to arrive in Northwest Italy and discover that backyard gardens were in nearly every home.
Would Permaculture Have Prevented the Brazil Fires?
There’s been a lot of drama recently as far as Brazil is concerned with the deforestation and subsequent wildfires which have been largely started as
3 Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Homestead
The late American steel magnate Charles Michael Schwab was quoted as saying: “I find my greatest happiness in thinking of those days in Homestead when
Chasing 70 Degree Weather, The Ultimate Full Time Traveler’s Year
If 70 degree weather sounds like the magical temperature then this year long route is for you! If you can’t stand the cold and hate
How to Keep Your Lawn Tidy in Autumn
Autumn might seem like a season when you shouldn’t be doing much to maintain your lawn. However, there are actually several things you should do
Agricultural Middle School in Italy? UNBELIEVABLE Here’s a TOUR
Welcome to this amazing tour of an apple orchard from an Agricultural middle school in Italy from Chief Storyteller Cat Bonadin! Editors Note: This is
How to Clean And Maintain Your Yard With Zero Fossil Fuels
Sustainable Yard Care Keeping a neat and enjoyable outdoor space around your home doesn’t need to be a war on nature fought with weed killer,
TED Talk: Food Companies are Lying to You
In this Ted Talk, Tony Farmer exposes exposes how food companies routinely lie to consumers in order to protect profits at the expense of our health.
Ghee: The Better Way to Do Butter, How to Make it and Why You Should
Ghee is one of those things I’ve heard about for years but never bothered with myself, which is a big mistake. Turns out it’s all
Your Tea Bags Contain Plastics, Chlorine-Bleach, and Artificial Flavors!
Which? Gardening magazine found that the vast majority of teabags contain plastic such as nylon, thermoplastic, PVC, or polypropylene. While these plastics have high melting