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Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris

5th-generation homesteader. Helping modern women live from scratch.

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Podcast

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What To Do FIRST On Your Homestead (Or What To Do NEXT)

Read moreWhat To Do FIRST On Your Homestead (Or What To Do NEXT)

What to do When Homesteading Gets Tough

Read moreWhat to do When Homesteading Gets Tough
rooting stem cuttings in jars of water on windowsill

How to Propagate Plants – Stem Cuttings, Rooting Plants, and Using Rooting Hormones

Read moreHow to Propagate Plants – Stem Cuttings, Rooting Plants, and Using Rooting Hormones
cows in pasture

Silvopasture and Co-grazing for Sustainability and Productivity

Read moreSilvopasture and Co-grazing for Sustainability and Productivity
dried herbs in Mason jar on counter

Best Methods for Drying Herbs for Stronger Medicinal Properties

Read moreBest Methods for Drying Herbs for Stronger Medicinal Properties
braided garlic with jar of dehydrated cherries, fermented pickles and blackberry pie filling on counter

A Complete Guide to Home Food Preservation (What to do When You Can’t Find Canning Supplies)

Read moreA Complete Guide to Home Food Preservation (What to do When You Can’t Find Canning Supplies)

9 Things To Do Now for Fall COVID Preparations

Read more9 Things To Do Now for Fall COVID Preparations
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How to Grow Mushrooms at Home

Read moreHow to Grow Mushrooms at Home
garlic curing on back porch

7 Things We’ll Never Go Back to Since COVID19

Read more7 Things We’ll Never Go Back to Since COVID19
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Most Underused Form of Poultry for Income & Sustainability on the Homestead

Read moreMost Underused Form of Poultry for Income & Sustainability on the Homestead
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Podcast

Why Your Food Preservation Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It Safely)

Feeding a Family on a Budget

Spring Meal Planning (Without the Overwhelm)

Why Dieting Stops Working After 40 (The Blood Sugar Loop Explained)

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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