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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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Ask a Guru: Marjory Wildcraft of The Grow Network
Hey homesteaders, we are testing out something new and exciting on the Homesteading/Survivalism Facebook Page. This Sunday March 6th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST, Marjory Wildcraft,
Study: Children Who Spend More Time in Nature Are Healthier and Happier
Can you believe that children in Great Britain watch more than 17 hours of television per week? When you break that down, it averages over
Chipotle Helps Farmers Transition to Organic Growing Practices
Even the most dedicated health-foodies sometimes need (or want) to eat out – and for that, I’m glad there’s Chipotle. Sure, they’re a big business,
Synergistic Destruction: How Vaccines and GMOs Converge to Fuel Autism and Neurodegenerative Conditions
There is a lot of debate as to what is the cause, or better yet, causes of autism. This post isn’t intended to cover all
Eco Home Featured on AirBNB, Stunning Mountain Views
Eco Home on 40 Acres Talk about a spectacular eco home with a beautiful mountain view. This Duncan, BC, Canada home sits on a 40
As CBD Oil Benefits Become More Apparent, Accessibility and Affordability Still an Issue in Some Areas
Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is one of the hundreds of active cannabinoids identified in cannabis and is non-psychoactive meaning it lacks the high associated
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
Chinese Scientists Develop Solution to Regrow Tooth Enamel
In the wake of issues with mercury based fillings it finally seems like the dentist industry is moving in the right direction when it comes
A License To Chill: Permits for Nature
“We need freedom to roam across land owned by no one but protected by all, whose unchanging horizon is the same that bounded the world
5 Dreadful Homesteading Mistakes to Avoid (First-Timers’ Guide)
A guest post by Lucy Clark of Garden Ambition. Homesteading is a fantastic way to live sustainably and have more financial freedom in the long
Incredible Self Filling Water Bottle Turns Air in to Water While You Ride
An industrial design student at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna has developed a self filling water bottle that uses the movement of a bicycle
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
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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