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Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris

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Podcast

A herding dog with livestock.

Farm Dog Breeds (Which is Best for You?)

Read moreFarm Dog Breeds (Which is Best for You?)
A woman in the garden with a colander, harvesting vegetables.

Time Spent to Grow a Year’s Worth of Food

Read moreTime Spent to Grow a Year’s Worth of Food
A woman harvesting tomatoes from the garden.

Fruits and Vegetables in Season by Month and Tips for Preservation

Read moreFruits and Vegetables in Season by Month and Tips for Preservation
Seedlings in small compostable pots.

How to Start Seeds Indoors (Planning, Starting & Mistakes to Avoid)

Read moreHow to Start Seeds Indoors (Planning, Starting & Mistakes to Avoid)
A woman putting a plastic frost protector over a broccoli plant.

Spring Gardening Tips to Increase Harvest Yield

Read moreSpring Gardening Tips to Increase Harvest Yield
A woman taking a bite of something.

Time-Saving Tips when Cooking From Scratch

Read moreTime-Saving Tips when Cooking From Scratch
Mom showing a daughter how to knead dough in the kitchen

Easy Meal Prep, Batch Cooking & Freezer Meals

Read moreEasy Meal Prep, Batch Cooking & Freezer Meals
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Easy Ways to Save Money (Save Thousands Each Year)

Read moreEasy Ways to Save Money (Save Thousands Each Year)
Spring herbs in a four photo layout.

Using Herbs in Every Season

Read moreUsing Herbs in Every Season
A closeup of a hand picking a morel mushroom.

Rules for Foraging Wild Edibles (+Mushroom Foraging Tips)

Read moreRules for Foraging Wild Edibles (+Mushroom Foraging Tips)
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Podcast

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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