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Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris

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Podcast

Scottish Highland Cow grazing in a field with a woman by a truck throwing out feed.

Herbal Remedies for Animals (Pets & Livestock)

Read moreHerbal Remedies for Animals (Pets & Livestock)
Vegetables on a cutting board with a knife.

Creating a No-Waste Kitchen w/ Mary’s Nest

Read moreCreating a No-Waste Kitchen w/ Mary’s Nest
home canned jars of tomato sauce on counter with ripe tomatoes

Can You Safely Can Previously Frozen Food?

Read moreCan You Safely Can Previously Frozen Food?
Rosehips in a basket.

Benefits of Rosehips (Harvesting & Medicinal Uses)

Read moreBenefits of Rosehips (Harvesting & Medicinal Uses)
A woman holding a bundle of herbal flowers.

How to Design a Medicinal Cottage Garden

Read moreHow to Design a Medicinal Cottage Garden
Ashwagandha gummies, adaptogen herbs in a woman's hand.

What is an Adaptogen (+ Adaptogen Herbs)

Read moreWhat is an Adaptogen (+ Adaptogen Herbs)
A woman foraging for stinging nettles in the forest.

Foraging for Wild Medicinal Herbs

Read moreForaging for Wild Medicinal Herbs
A woman spraying bug repellant on a small child.

Natural Insect Repellent (Do They Work + Recipe)

Read moreNatural Insect Repellent (Do They Work + Recipe)
Multiple bucks in a grassy field.

Bridging Heritage and Health: Hunting 101

Read moreBridging Heritage and Health: Hunting 101
A woman showing dried beans on a vine.

How to Preserve Food When it’s Too Hot to Can

Read moreHow to Preserve Food When it’s Too Hot to Can
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Melissa K. Norris

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Why I’m Pressing Pause (And How You Can Help Shape What’s Next)

Root Vegetable Storage Without a Root Cellar: Simple Methods That Work

From-Scratch Cooking Made Easy: Myths vs. Reality

Refreshing Summer Drinks You Can Make at Home

Books

  • Everything Worth Preserving
  • The Family Garden Planner
  • Handmade
  • The Made from Scratch Life
  • The Family Garden Plan

Education

  • Organic Gardening Workshop
  • Home Fruit Preservative Canning e-course
  • Home Canning With Confidence
  • Homemade Bread & Baking Class
  • Natural Homemade Bath and Beauty
  • Pioneering Today Academy


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