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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Super Easy to Build DIY PVC Chicken Feeder!
Like myself and many others, chickens love to eat all day, at any given time of the day. A good chicken owner knows having an
Gluten-Free Black Sapote Chocolate Pudding Pie – Paleo Recipe
I’m sharing something special with you; it’s a black sapote pie using a gluten-free and paleo recipe with a rice flour crust. Utilizing natures magical chocolate
Zen Gardens Are Powerful Peace Promoters When You Personalize
Zen Gardens Should Be Personal Zen gardens are one of those things that everyone kind of likes the idea of, but not very many people
How to Use All of Your Garden Tomatoes (Recipes)
This article was co-authored by Catherine Bleish and Elizabeth Klebart. Are tomatoes coming out of your ears, yet? Personally, I (Elizabeth) like to slice them
A Simple Guide for Starting Difficult Seeds
Something I miss very much on my mountain here in Acapulco is the presence of a winter. Many consider coming from a cold temperate climate
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
Eggs Unchilled & Unwashed: Why Mexico and Europe Do Eggs Smarter than the U.S.
For most living in the United States, washed, refrigerated eggs are the norm and are actually considered safer by most people. What if I told
Seedo: The First Automatic Cannabis & Vegetable Hydroponic Growing System
You gotta love living in 2017, new technology is constantly making our lives easier. We now have the Seedo automatic hydroponics system. This could change
Roadside Garden in Indiana
Catherine stops to check out a roadside garden in Indiana. Start where you are with what you have! Food can grow anywhere there is dirt
Keto “Carnivore” Burger Recipe: A Weird and Awesome Healthy Fresh Flavor
This Keto Carnivore Burger Recipe is Divine Eating a diet of primarily animal products doesn’t have to be boring. It just takes a certain level
Gift Wrap Alternatives That You Can Feel Good About
Are you looking for gift wrap alternatives? Me, too. One of the sillier things we do as humans is buying pretty-colored paper, just to throw
Amazing Smartphone App Instantly Identifies Flowers and Plants
How many times have you been wandering the garden or out on a hike and saw a plant that you just couldn’t identify? Well, as