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.
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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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
Homemade Red Wine in Five Simple Steps
Most wine making guides really over-think the wine making process. They tell you to buy all kinds of equipment and additives that you don’t really
Rebel Canning: How to Make Your Own Tactical Bacon
As the economy gets worse people look for new (or old) ways to preserve the things they care about most. Something often not thought about
Agricultural Sewage Overflows into North Carolina Flood Waters Where Nearly 2 Million Chickens and Turkeys Have Died
Devastation The recent flooding from hurricane Matthew has devastated more than human homes and human lives. It has resulted in the loss of millions of
Essential Oil Diffusers VS Scentsy Pots
The popularity of essential oil diffusers has been gaining in recent years as an alternative to candles, plug ins, aerosols, incense and even scentsy pots,
VIDEO – Survival Gardening In The Heat with Marjory Wildcraft
From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowYourOwnGroceries.org Growing food in your backyard when its over 100 degrees for more than three months? How do you do that? If
The Home Medicine Summit: How to DIY Your Own Health Care
Registration is open and FREE tickets are now available for Marjory Wildcraft’s Home Medicine Summit 2018! Marjory has gathered 42+ experts who promise to set you
Research Proves Naps Aren’t Lazy
When you were a kid, you probably hated naps–but naps are something of a guilty pleasure for most adults. There’s a lot of nap-shaming out
Plastic Bricks: The Sustainable Solution to the Plastic Epidemic
Today, there are more than 20 different major types of plastics in use worldwide. Recently plastics have been in public eye for being potentially dangerous
Amazing Cinder Block Garden Beds: Share Your Garden
Share your Garden with the Guru! With the recent rise in gardening, here at the Homestead Guru, we think it’s important to create
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
Going Green is Good for the Earth and Your Wallet
Save Money by Going Green One of the most striking aspects of cultivating a homestead is the long-term cost benefits associated with living a green