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Melissa K. Norris

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Fresh lemon balm in a woman's hand.

Medicinal Herbs: A Guide to Addressing Common Ailments

Read moreMedicinal Herbs: A Guide to Addressing Common Ailments

Organic Pest Control for the Garden

Read moreOrganic Pest Control for the Garden
Scottish Highland Cow grazing in a field with a woman by a truck throwing out feed.

Grow Your Own Livestock Feed

Read moreGrow Your Own Livestock Feed
Three jars of peppers in fermenting jars.

Benefits of Fermented Foods

Read moreBenefits of Fermented Foods
A woman pulling out home canned foods from a pantry.

Pantry Challenge – Tips for Success

Read morePantry Challenge – Tips for Success
Baby meat chicks hanging out in the grass.

Raising Baby Chicks – Beginners Guide for the First 6 Weeks

Read moreRaising Baby Chicks – Beginners Guide for the First 6 Weeks
Reishi mushrooms on a counter with a cup of reishi mushroom tea.

Health Benefits of Mushrooms (What You Need to Know)

Read moreHealth Benefits of Mushrooms (What You Need to Know)
Close up photo of almonds on a tree.

Growing Nut Trees (What You Need to Know)

Read moreGrowing Nut Trees (What You Need to Know)
A woman putting a plastic frost protector over a broccoli plant.

Homesteading 101: Back to the Basics Series

Read moreHomesteading 101: Back to the Basics Series
A woman standing beside a chicken coop with a basket full of fresh eggs.

How to Live on One Income (Homesteading Style)

Read moreHow to Live on One Income (Homesteading Style)
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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

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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