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Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris

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A baby pig sticking its snout through a fence.

How to Raise, Butcher & Cure Pigs for Best Flavor Without a Fridge

Read moreHow to Raise, Butcher & Cure Pigs for Best Flavor Without a Fridge
Two pressure canners and jars of home canned food sitting on a kitchen counter.

Botulism Prevention and Preservation Safety Tips

Read moreBotulism Prevention and Preservation Safety Tips
A woman's hand planting a beet seed in the garden.

Direct Sowing Seeds Successfully in the Garden

Read moreDirect Sowing Seeds Successfully in the Garden
Curling leaf on a plant indicating disease or contaminated soil.

Soil Remediation – How to Fix Tainted Soil

Read moreSoil Remediation – How to Fix Tainted Soil
Three blood tests on a paper next to a stethoscope.

Thyroid, Adrenal Glands & Hormone Health

Read moreThyroid, Adrenal Glands & Hormone Health
A woman standing in front of a large vegetable garden.

Does Gardening Save Money

Read moreDoes Gardening Save Money
Baby meat chicks hanging out in the grass.

Breeding Chickens (Meat Birds) – Tips for Success

Read moreBreeding Chickens (Meat Birds) – Tips for Success
A shovel scooping wood chips.

We Covered Half the Garden in Wood Chips (18 Month Update)

Read moreWe Covered Half the Garden in Wood Chips (18 Month Update)
A tray of struggling tomato seedlings with yellowing leaves.

Seed Starting Problems (Troubleshooting & Solutions)

Read moreSeed Starting Problems (Troubleshooting & Solutions)
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Community Sufficiency vs. Self-Sufficiency

Read moreCommunity Sufficiency vs. Self-Sufficiency
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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

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  • 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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