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Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris

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Heirloom seed packets from different companies sitting on a counter.

Seed Packet Information – How to Read Seed Packets for Gardening Success

Read moreSeed Packet Information – How to Read Seed Packets for Gardening Success

Top Takeaways for Vegetable Gardeners from Last Season’s Garden

Read moreTop Takeaways for Vegetable Gardeners from Last Season’s Garden

From Scratch Christmas Dinner Menu – From the Garden

Read moreFrom Scratch Christmas Dinner Menu – From the Garden
Citrus tree full of fruit.

Urban Farming: 80 Fruit Trees on 1/3 Acre with Vegetables

Read moreUrban Farming: 80 Fruit Trees on 1/3 Acre with Vegetables

My Top 9 Homestead Gifts to Make Life Easier

Read moreMy Top 9 Homestead Gifts to Make Life Easier

How to Use Homesteading Skills to Make Money ESPECIALLY during the holidays

Read moreHow to Use Homesteading Skills to Make Money ESPECIALLY during the holidays
5 bars of soap with decorative twine tied around them as gifts.

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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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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