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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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Plant Your Entire Garden in Minutes With The Paper Pot Transplanter!
Introducing the Paper Pot Transplanter Tending a garden takes time, especially if you’re trying to turn a profit. Urban farmer Curtis Stone has market gardening

The Government Shutdown, Thousands Of Federal Campgrounds Close
Even if it is temporary, I am one to celebrate the federal government shutdown, but as a nature lover and a full time RVer, this

Typing for Trees with Ecosia: The Search Engine That Plants Trees
Ecosia is the search engine that plants trees with its ad revenue. Ecosia is a social business run by a small group of dedicated and

What is a Flower Essence? Feature on Turks Cap
Catherine and her friend Juliet talk about flower essences at Barton Springs in Austin, Texas. Turks Cap is a native Texas flower, named ofter is

Kombucha Chronicles Part 12: Weed Berry Booch Tasting, Favorite Second Ferment Flavors and Thoughts on Brewing
Yesterday we finally tasted the weed berry booch and it honestly wasn’t what we expected. Despite having only added berries and cannabis leaves, my once

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

Extraordinary 16 Year Old Builds Budget 8k Tiny Home
This is the extraordinary story of a 16-year-old who built his own tiny home for just under $8k. The best stories are those in which

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

The Throw-Up Button: Acupressure to Stop Nausea & Vomiting
When it comes to natural remedies, I don’t follow any one school of thought. Instead, I’m a fan of doing whatever is simple to remember

Stanford University Prescribes Nature for Mental Health Patients
Urbanization is the Problem According to a recent Stamford University study, 50% of Americans now live in an “urbanized” area without access to much nature. The

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

How to Train Your Dog to Treasure Hunt
Description: When you go on a hunt, you’ll want to take your dog with you. Whether it’s a treasure hunt or some sort of sports-related
