The Homestead Guru
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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.


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Creative Garden Container Ideas – DIY & Recycled
My Garden Container Journey I started my life of gardening and farming now nearly ten years ago. In that time I’ve experimented with all sorts

Growing Rosemary: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cultivating this Super Herb
Rosemary is one of the most commonly used herbs in savory dishes. If you’re looking to enhance your home cooked meals, there’s no better method

How to Make a One Stick Instant Fire – VIDEO
Can you really start a fire with just one stick? If it’s fatwood, then the answer is YES! Even a tiny pile of shavings from

Austin Aquarium Supports Homeschoolers!
The Austin Aquarium offers more than just sea creatures, the whole family can interact with a wide variety of animals such as birds from the

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

Pesticides & Monsanto In the Cannabis Industry Are Leaving Users At Risk
As legalization sweeps the nation, growers running big operations geared for profit are using pesticides on their plants to maximize their yield. Colorado’s Governor advised

Hemp Legalization Heard Around the World
From 1776 to 1937, hemp was a major American crop and textiles made from hemp were very common. Yet, The American Textile Museum, The Smithsonian

How to Choose the Best Vehicle for Your Homestead
HLiving on a homestead has its benefits, but it also has drawbacks. You need to do chores and there is work all day long. From hauling

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

Wind Turbine That Can Power Entire House for Lifetime: For the Cost of an iPhone
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, after assuming office in Kerala a southern state of India, kicked up a storm by publicly supporting the Athirappilly hydro electric

Brave New Babies: 3D Printed Gelatin Ovaries Have Success In Mice
Science just took another big step, creating a 3D printed reproductive organ that could potentially lead to a cure for infertility in women. “A true

DIY Kombucha and Sauerkraut + 3 More Probiotics You Can Make at Home
Making Your Own Low Cost Probiotics From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowNetwork. Well the science is in folks, and has been for some time! Probiotics are essential
