The Homestead Guru
We share what we are passionate about.
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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Ask a Guru: David the Good of TheSurvivalGardener.com
Hey homesteaders, we are testing out something new and exciting on the Homesteading/Survivalism Facebook Page. This Saturday March 5th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM CST,
Don’t Cover Your Beauty – Stop Wearing Make Up
How To Have Glowing Natural Skin Without Make Up Eat a plant based diet (cut the diary!) Get lots of sunshine Exercise and detox that
Seattle’s Tiny House Village for the Homeless
In a world of skyrocketing housing costs, a tiny house village for the homeless is a revolutionary idea! The only thing better might be the
General Mills is Sneaking High Fructose Corn Syrup in “Health” Foods
Food giant General Mills proudly boasts on the front of many of its products that it doesn’t contain high fructose corn syrup, a chemical with
How to Make a One Stick Instant Fire – VIDEO
Can you really start a fire with just one stick? If it’s fatwood, then the answer is YES! Even a tiny pile of shavings from
Simple, Summertime Recipes Using Fresh, Garden Ingredients
Summer is here and what better way to enjoy your garden than creating fresh recipes from the produce you grew yourself! My favorite childhood memories
Tiny Edible Urban Gardens on Roofs, in the Air, and Underwater!
Growing food is a bonding, cost effective, and rewarding experience; and while you may associate gardening mostly with standard residential or commercial landscaping, there are
My Minivan Camper Conversion: Pinterest Your Way to a New Travel Van
Originally posted on Sovereign Motherhood, September 1, 2019: Minivan Camper Conversion I am FINALLY getting around to posting the pics and design process behind my
What to Do in Your Garden in January
It’s the middle of winter, but you’re a gardener all the time. Well, maybe you want to be. So what can you do in your
Jelly from Flowers? Edible Flower Recipes for Lilac Jelly
Along with Lilac, there are many different kinds of edible flowers with many various aromas and tastes including but not limited to: roses, violets, dandelions,
6 Highly Effective Habits to Adopt From Your Grandma
With the rise of modern technology, there isn’t much value placed on the habits of our grandmothers, and that’s a shame. Truth is Grandma’s have
Tour of Earphoria Music Community in Austin, Tx – Garden, Tiny Houses & more!
Catherine Bleish owner of the Homestead.guru. takes us on a tour of this awesome community!