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Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris

5th-generation homesteader. Helping modern women live from scratch.

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A woman harvesting a medicinal rose flower.

How to Harvest Herbs for Medicinal Purposes

Read moreHow to Harvest Herbs for Medicinal Purposes
Cows on pasture.

Pasture Rehabilitation - How to Improve Pasture Grass

Read morePasture Rehabilitation - How to Improve Pasture Grass
Trays of shredded zucchini going into the freeze dryer.

Must-Know Freeze Drying Tips (With Carolyn Thomas)

Read moreMust-Know Freeze Drying Tips (With Carolyn Thomas)
A woman inspecting the apples on an apple tree.

How to Grow Fruit Trees

Read moreHow to Grow Fruit Trees
Overhead view of a food forest garden.

Ultimate Guide to Food Forests (Syntropic Agroforestry)

Read moreUltimate Guide to Food Forests (Syntropic Agroforestry)
A jar of fermented pickles sitting on an outdoor table.

Fermented Pickles Recipe|Easy Old-Fashioned Salt Brine Pickles

Read moreFermented Pickles Recipe|Easy Old-Fashioned Salt Brine Pickles
Green juice with pineapple, apple, cucumber, ginger and other veggies.

How to Detox Naturally from Toxins & Heavy Metals

Read moreHow to Detox Naturally from Toxins & Heavy Metals
A woman holding a tray of calendula flowers.

Easy & Fast Preservation Methods

Read moreEasy & Fast Preservation Methods
A beautiful herbal elixir with mint and blueberry garnish.

Herbal Drinks, Elixirs, Cocktails & Mocktails

Read moreHerbal Drinks, Elixirs, Cocktails & Mocktails
A herd of 8 goats in a grassy field.

Beginner's Guide to Raising Goats

Read moreBeginner's Guide to Raising Goats
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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)

Feeding a Family on a Budget

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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