The Homestead Guru
We share what we are passionate about.
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.
Years of Growth
Featured Posts
The Latest and Greatest
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
10 Simple, Clean Salad Recipes for Oven-free Meals
I’m sure that people do use the oven in the summer, but I can think of a million things that I would rather do.
Study: Children Who Spend More Time in Nature Are Healthier and Happier
Can you believe that children in Great Britain watch more than 17 hours of television per week? When you break that down, it averages over
Easy DIY Birdhouse with Recycled Materials
This Do It Yourself or DIY birdhouse design is a simple and fun way to attract your favorite small birds to your backyard. This project is
Transparent Solar Cells Allow for Energy Producing Windows!
What if your windows could generate the energy necessary to power your home? That’s the hope of a team of researchers at Michigan State University
Recently Uncovered – 1930s Map of US Medicinal Plants for Pharmacists
Modern medical science relies heavily on pharmaceuticals to treat patients. In fact, the use of medicinal plants has become taboo and is often labeled (incorrectly)
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
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
Arizona Lawmaker Says Public School Not Necessary
Compulsory public school is widely thought of as something that benefits society as a whole. A reasonably well-educated populace makes a country run more smoothly…or, at
Turn Your Truck Bed Into a Tent for Camping
Want to make camping more simple without sacrificing space or amenities? Why not make or buy your own truck bed tent for camping! They’re great
Grow Food Year Round in a $300 Underground Greenhouse
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
Superfood Low-Water Soil Mix for Gardening Success!
Every good gardener who’s been at it awhile, knows that success starts in your garden’s soil. What’s the difference between soil and dirt? Dirt and