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Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris

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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
non-food items to keep on hand beeswax, oil, wicks, homemade candle, homemade soap on counter

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

What Fruit & Nut Producing Trees to Plant Now & Uncommon Plants that are Edible

Read moreWhat Fruit & Nut Producing Trees to Plant Now & Uncommon Plants that are Edible
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Toilet Paper Substitutes & Tips for Reusable Household Items

Read moreToilet Paper Substitutes & Tips for Reusable Household Items

5 Tips to Create a Handmade & Vintage Home

Read more5 Tips to Create a Handmade & Vintage Home

How to Grow Food at Home Q&A

Read moreHow to Grow Food at Home Q&A

Coronavirus Homestead Plan to Alleviate Fear & Be Prepared

Read moreCoronavirus Homestead Plan to Alleviate Fear & Be Prepared
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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
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  • Pioneering Today Academy


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