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Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris

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Podcast

dried herbs in Mason jar on counter

Medicinal Kitchen Herbs (6 Herbs You Should Grow)

Read moreMedicinal Kitchen Herbs (6 Herbs You Should Grow)
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Raising Sheep for Fiber & Naturally Dyeing Wool

Read moreRaising Sheep for Fiber & Naturally Dyeing Wool
fall planting of carrots, cabbage and beets in garden

Ultimate Guide to Fermented Vegetables

Read moreUltimate Guide to Fermented Vegetables
A jar of lotion with stones in the background.

Why Makeup & Skincare Ingredients Matter

Read moreWhy Makeup & Skincare Ingredients Matter
Rabbits in a large outdoor enclosure.

Everything You Need to Know About Raising Rabbits for Meat

Read moreEverything You Need to Know About Raising Rabbits for Meat
Fruit vinegar in a jar with two plums next to it on the counter.

How to Make Homemade Fruit Vinegar

Read moreHow to Make Homemade Fruit Vinegar
A woman crouched down next to an established fruit tree with mountains in the background.

Planning and Preserving Q & A With Melissa

Read morePlanning and Preserving Q & A With Melissa
organic squash and oregano growing in garden

Eating a Year of Hand Harvested Food with Alexia

Read moreEating a Year of Hand Harvested Food with Alexia
Freeze dried milk powder next to a pitcher of milk.

How to Preserve Meat, Eggs & Dairy

Read moreHow to Preserve Meat, Eggs & Dairy
An up close photo of a miniature lime tree growing in a pot.

Growing Fruit Trees in Pots (Tips For Success)

Read moreGrowing Fruit Trees in Pots (Tips For Success)
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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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