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Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris

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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
Peaches on a wooden surface.

Working Bees & How They’re Relevant Today

Read moreWorking Bees & How They’re Relevant Today
Sunflower seeds in a bowl with sunflower seed oil in a bottle.

Pressing Your Own Seed & Nut Oils at Home

Read morePressing Your Own Seed & Nut Oils at Home
A vertical shot of a large head of cabbage in the garden.

What to Plant in August (For a Fall Garden)

Read moreWhat to Plant in August (For a Fall Garden)
The Modern Homesteading Conference event at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

Modern Homesteading Conference

Read moreModern Homesteading Conference
Scottish Highland Cow grazing in a field with a woman by a truck throwing out feed.

How to Take a Vacation When You Have a Homestead

Read moreHow to Take a Vacation When You Have a Homestead
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Melissa K. Norris

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How to Reduce Inflammation in the Body Naturally

How to Winter Sow Seeds

The “Healthy” Oils That Are Fueling Inflammation (And What to Use Instead)

Chronic Inflammation, Blood Sugar & Why Your Body Feels Off

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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