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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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How to Keep Your Lawn Tidy in Autumn
Autumn might seem like a season when you shouldn’t be doing much to maintain your lawn. However, there are actually several things you should do
How to Celebrate Day of the Dead Like the Mexicans
I’ve lived in Mexico for three years but have yet to celebrate my favorite holiday known as Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the
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
Immune Boosting Essential Oils and Diffuser Recipes
It is important to keep your immune system strong especially during the season when colds and flu make their dreaded appearance. Essential oils can help
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
Roadside Garden in Indiana
Catherine stops to check out a roadside garden in Indiana. Start where you are with what you have! Food can grow anywhere there is dirt
Vegetables Grown On The Ocean Floor at Nemo’s Garden! (Video)
Nemo’s Garden is an experiment on the seabed of Italy where vegetables are grown in air tight pods which are anchored to the ocean’s floor,
Why so many are choosing Solar Passive Houses
Solar passive houses are the name of ease – a brief discussion Passive solar houses have made it possible to live with minimal temperature
Pavlov, Roller Skates, and Why We Don’t Punish Our Kids – Unschooling
I originally wrote this in 2012, when my children were much younger. Gentle discipline. That sounds pretty progressive, right? Not spanking or hitting children IS
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
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
Natural Pest Control for Your Home and Garden
Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is one of the best natural pest control products on the market. The powdery substance is a powder that comes from fossilized diatoms