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Melissa K. Norris

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How to Make Soap at Home- Beginner’s Guide to Soap Making

Read moreHow to Make Soap at Home- Beginner’s Guide to Soap Making
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Sheet Mulching: the Easy Way to Build Soil & Compost in Layers

Read moreSheet Mulching: the Easy Way to Build Soil & Compost in Layers

Baking Hacks & Tips for Busy Nights: How to Freeze Dough

Read moreBaking Hacks & Tips for Busy Nights: How to Freeze Dough
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When Butchering a Cow the Best Cuts of Meat to Get

Read moreWhen Butchering a Cow the Best Cuts of Meat to Get
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Raising Grass Fed Beef – What You Need to Know on Butcher Day

Read moreRaising Grass Fed Beef – What You Need to Know on Butcher Day
Fall vegetable garden with row covers.

Plant Covers for Cold Weather Gardening: How to Grow Vegetables All Year

Read morePlant Covers for Cold Weather Gardening: How to Grow Vegetables All Year

6 Tips for Hygge Style Living on the Homestead

Read more6 Tips for Hygge Style Living on the Homestead

Tips for Better Bread Baking (no more dense or crumbly loaves) 

Read moreTips for Better Bread Baking (no more dense or crumbly loaves) 
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Cheap Garden Ideas for Your Homestead that Make a Big Impact

Read moreCheap Garden Ideas for Your Homestead that Make a Big Impact

How to Improve Soil Health

Read moreHow to Improve Soil Health
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Melissa K. Norris

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Time Spent to Grow a Year’s Worth of Food

Fruits and Vegetables in Season by Month and Tips for Preservation

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

Spring Gardening Tips to Increase Harvest Yield

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  • The Family Garden Planner
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  • 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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