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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Why Do American Farmers Have Such High Rates of Suicide?
According to a new study from the University of Iowa, American farmers and agricultural workers continue to show very rates of suicide, well above the
Next Generation ‘Farm from a Box’ : Solar Powered Farm for Living Off Grid
The Next Generation “Farm from a Box”, brings individuals or communities a modified shipping container that allows them to prosper by creating their own sustainable
What Do The Healthiest People in the World Eat?
From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowYourOwnGroceries.org Dr. Weston Price lived in the right time, and had the resources, to travel all over the world in search of
How To Season & Clean Cast Iron Cookware
You’ve heard how great cast-iron cookware is, but you may also know that you’re not able to just toss it in the dishwasher, either. Hopefully
How to Make Easy Pumpkin Puree in the Instant Pot!
It’s that time of year and while the seasons are not changing like I am used to from childhood (I’m a girl from the snow
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
Wash Your Clothes While You Work Out with this Bicycle-Powered Washing Machine
Kill two birds with one stone and clean your underwear while you’re at it! That dream could come a reality if student’s at China’s Dalian
Simple Home Remedy for Dealing with Cavities
Our friends and SovereignLiving.com sent us this simple mixture that can really help with dental caries. Check it out! If you give it a try,
How to Build a Pallet Garden in Three Simple Steps
Pallet gardens are a simple, fun, and efficient way to start or expand your garden. Children love participating in this DIY project as well. The
This Common Household Herb is More Effective at Stopping Pain than Ibuprofen
A study on turmeric was conducted with 109 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. The clinical trial was published in the journal, Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
How to Choose the Best Pot for Your Container Garden
Container Gardening It’s an amazing dream. Having your own garden where you grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers. But a garden needs a lot of space,
Life After Life – Biodegradable Urn Plants a Tree in Honor of the Deceased
The Bios Urn allows you to turn death into life by planting a tree within the ashes of your loved ones. The urn is 100%
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BioIntensive Gardening – How to Double Dig, Make Compost, & Companion Plant
Biointensive gardening is an organic method designed to creative highly productive gardens with long term sustainability at its core. What is so great about this
IT’S ALIVE! Living No-Turn Compost: BioChar
Maybe you wanted to start composting this Earth Day, but you’ve heard it’s tricky to get right. I understand–nobody wants a stinky mess out back
The Tropical Fruit Tree Americans Forgot: The Pawpaw Tree
What if I told you that North America has an easy-to-grow native tropical fruit tree that you’ve never even heard of? The Pawpaw is our
Tomatoes Hate Cucumbers: Secrets of Companion Planting + Popular Planting Combinations
Did you know that tomatoes hate cucumbers? Consider companion planting. While they might taste great together in a salad, tomato plants dislike growing in close
How To Start a Kitchen Scrap Garden
How to Regrow Kitchen Scraps Feel like you never really get your money’s worth of lettuce or celery at the store? Why not grow another
This is Why Your Compost Stinks
You started out with good intentions–wanting to create richer soil for your garden and reduce your waste. Maybe you even bought the pretty compost crock