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Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris

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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
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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)
An outdoor thermometer with bottles of water in the background.

How to Keep Your House Cool in Summer Without Air Conditioning

Read moreHow to Keep Your House Cool in Summer Without Air Conditioning
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How to Stay Cool in Summer Naturally 7 Old-Fashined Tips

Read moreHow to Stay Cool in Summer Naturally 7 Old-Fashined Tips
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Using Vegetable Grow Bags in the Garden

Read moreUsing Vegetable Grow Bags in the Garden
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Storing & Preserving Eggs (Farm Fresh Eggs Primer)

Read moreStoring & Preserving Eggs (Farm Fresh Eggs Primer)
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Creating a Homestead Business That Makes Money

Read moreCreating a Homestead Business That Makes Money
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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

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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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