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.


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The Hidden Life of Ladybugs: Things Learned as a Cannabis Farmer
When one enters into the world of organic gardening one of the first things you face is how to deal with pests. The truth is,

Chlorine Leak DOW Chemical Company, Plaquemine
A chlorine leak was confirmed Friday near New Orleans at a DOW Chemical Plant. WBRZ broke the story just after 3pm as they notified local residents

Biodegradable Avocado Plastic Makes Use of the Pits
Biodegradable Avocado Plastic Begins in Mexico I’ve lived in Mexico for three years now. It humbles me to see how creative people here can be.

The End of Toxic Agriculture – How Prairie Land & Animal Farming Can Save the Environment
In the last 150 or so years, European style agriculture has transformed more than 99% of original natural prairie lands. European agriculture has proven to

How To Build Your Own Home Without Nails
Can You Build Your Own Home Without Nails?? Every time we build or repair anything in our home or yard, we’re always amazed at the

Fruit and Herb Infused Water
I hate water. There. I said it. It’s boring, it always tastes strange to me, even if it’s reverse osmosis or straight from my BERKEY.

Best Damn Strawberry Jello Ever
This recipe has 5 simple ingredients but is, no joke, the best damn strawberry jello I’ve ever had. I’ve loved jello and gummies my whole

Transitioning Solar Panels to our Sailboat
Transitioning to a Sailboat Before we lived on a sailboat we lived off grid in Northern Arizona, traveling around our RV. Our sailboat is a

Intentional Communities: Are They Just for the Entitled?
Do you remember the community feeling of summertime as a kid? I can still remember the smell of pine trees, gardening with my mom, and

Little Dictators & Extreme Stress: The Flip-side of Parents Controlling Children & Deschooling
This article is Part 4 in a series called Does Unschooling Have Natural Limits? Please also find Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 When I

News! Dog Food Recall Plus DIY Dog Food Recipe!
There’s a recall on dog food on the US and its posing as another reason why you should start making DIY dog food! Sunshine

Gardening with Essential Oils – Companion Plants to Attract Pollinators and Repel Pests
Companion planting is a common practice among gardeners. The most common popular method of companion planting is the Three Sisters method of putting squash, beans, and
