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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Monsanto Found GUILTY of Poisoning a Farmer in France
Pesticide giant Monsanto has taken another major legal blow in the recent verdict by a French appeals court, finding the company guilty of poisoning a
How to Grow Sweet Potato Vine Plants
Sweet potato vine plants are a garden delight, whether you’re growing it as an ornamental or a food crop. It’s easy to grow, nearly pest-free,
Beat the Heat Efficiently: DIY Sustainable AC under $20
It is summertime and the weather is sweltering. What do you do to stay cool? Maybe try one of these DIY sustainable AC you can
Two Essential Oils to Treat Staph Infection & MRSA
Essential oils have the ability to treat many problems holistically, without the harsh side effects that many prescription and over the counter drugs cause. Two
New Study: Women Live Longer When They Live in Nature
A recent study found that women live longer when they live surrounded by nature. They started with a theory that natural environments help to lower stress
Pedal Powered RV – Camper on a Bike
Micro Home on Wheels This camper is designed with the avid cyclist in mind! Designed for one person, the camper shell fits on top of a
The Rise of Planetary Entrepreneurship
Our work culture is undergoing a profound transformation. Approximately 33% of working Americans have ditched their day jobs to become self-employed. They likely worked overtime
When to Get Away – How Time in Nature Can Transform Your Life
What if your next vacation could be transformational, too? Retreats and intensive courses are valuable experiences, but most participants still want to feel like they
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
Growing Tomatoes Made Easy: Use Rotting Tomato Slices For “Seed Starters”
So one of your tomatoes went soggy or moldy before you could eat it? Bummer. But wait! Don’t throw it away! What if I told
Zote Soap: The MOST Useful Soap EVER
I’ve lived in Mexico for three years but never tried to use Zote soap until this past week, partially inspired by a meme I found
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