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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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Back to the Frontier - Behind the Scenes

Read moreBack to the Frontier - Behind the Scenes
A woman in a white dress standing in a field with cows.

Immunity for Polluters: How New Laws Threaten Your Soil & Food Supply

Read moreImmunity for Polluters: How New Laws Threaten Your Soil & Food Supply
A barn with a mountain in the background.

Homestead Security: Why Community May Be Your Best Defense

Read moreHomestead Security: Why Community May Be Your Best Defense
A herding dog with livestock.

Farm Dog Breeds (Which is Best for You?)

Read moreFarm Dog Breeds (Which is Best for You?)
A woman in the garden with a colander, harvesting vegetables.

Time Spent to Grow a Year’s Worth of Food

Read moreTime Spent to Grow a Year’s Worth of Food
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Food Preservation Tips That Actually Work (Why Most People Fail & How to Fix It)

Read moreFood Preservation Tips That Actually Work (Why Most People Fail & How to Fix It)
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How to Start Seeds Indoors (Planning, Starting & Mistakes to Avoid)

Read moreHow to Start Seeds Indoors (Planning, Starting & Mistakes to Avoid)
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Spring Gardening Tips to Increase Harvest Yield

Read moreSpring Gardening Tips to Increase Harvest Yield
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Time-Saving Tips when Cooking From Scratch

Read moreTime-Saving Tips when Cooking From Scratch
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Easy Meal Prep, Batch Cooking & Freezer Meals

Read moreEasy Meal Prep, Batch Cooking & Freezer Meals
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What Grows Best in a Pacific Northwest Vegetable Garden?

How to Plan Your Food Preservation Year Without Burnout

Herbal Remedies for Summer: Natural Relief for Sunburns, Bug Bites, Stings & Scrapes

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

Books

  • Everything Worth Preserving
  • The Family Garden Planner
  • Handmade
  • The Made from Scratch Life
  • The Family Garden Plan

Education

  • 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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