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Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris

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Podcast

removing preening oil gland on chicken

How to Butcher a Chicken at Home

Read moreHow to Butcher a Chicken at Home
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10 Things Most Organic Gardeners Forget About

Read more10 Things Most Organic Gardeners Forget About
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6 Natural Fertilizers to Improve Garden Soil

Read more6 Natural Fertilizers to Improve Garden Soil
Chickens in a portable coop.

Integrating New Chicks to Existing Flocks Q&A Chicken Raising

Read moreIntegrating New Chicks to Existing Flocks Q&A Chicken Raising
antique butter churn on table

7 Self-sufficiency and Simple Living Lessons from the Amish

Read more7 Self-sufficiency and Simple Living Lessons from the Amish
Close up photo of a raised garden bed with a stone path around it. Strawberry plants are overflowing the bed.

5 Garden Elements You Need to Add

Read more5 Garden Elements You Need to Add
meat bird chicks on sawdust in coop

10 Tips on Raising Chickens for Meat

Read more10 Tips on Raising Chickens for Meat
A woman crouching in the garden pulling up a head of garlic.

8 Common Mistakes Made by New Gardeners

Read more8 Common Mistakes Made by New Gardeners
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12 Non-Food Essentials to Always Have on Hand

Read more12 Non-Food Essentials to Always Have on Hand

Our Food Production Plan & How to Plan for Livestock

Read moreOur Food Production Plan & How to Plan for Livestock
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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

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  • Organic Gardening Workshop
  • Home Fruit Preservative Canning e-course
  • Home Canning With Confidence
  • Homemade Bread & Baking Class
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  • Pioneering Today Academy


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