Podcast appearances and mentions of Melissa K Norris

In this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, we're joined by the amazing Melissa K. Norris—homesteader, author, and founder of the Pioneering Today Podcast! Melissa shares practical, real-life tips for cooking from scratch, even during the busiest seasons on the homestead.From batch cooking to freezer-friendly favorites and mastering one dough recipe for everything from rolls to pizza—this conversation is packed with helpful advice to make homemade meals doable and delicious. Whether you're new to homesteading or just looking for ways to make real food fit into real life, you'll love this episode!Find the show notes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/cooking-from-scratch/

Joining us today is Melissa K. Norris, a modern homesteading specialist passionate about educating others. Living on 14.96 acres in the foothills of the North Cascade mountain range of Washington State, Melissa shares her knowledge of self-sufficiency through her books, blog, YouTube channel, and podcast. Drawing inspiration from old-fashioned skill sets and wisdom, Melissa teaches her audience how to grow, preserve, and cook their own food in practical ways. So, what makes Melissa's approach to modern homesteading so unique and compelling? Listen now to find out for yourself! In this episode, we cover: The importance of being cognizant of your body's reaction to certain foods.  Why staying away from factory-farmed meat is generally more healthy. What makes grass-fed and grass-finished beef beneficial to your body. How to get started growing your own food. You can find more information on Melissa by visiting her website here.  Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Upgrade Your Wallet Game with Ekster!  Get the sleek, smart wallet you deserve—and save while you're at it! Use coupon code FINDINGGENIUS at checkout or shop now with this exclusive link: ekster.com?sca_ref=4822922.DtoeXHFUmQ5  Smarter, slimmer, better. Don't miss out!

Today on the podcast I am excited to have Anna Sakawsky, creator of www.thehouseandhomestead.com as well as the editor of Homestead Living magazine. Anna and her family live in the middle of Vancouver Island and have maximized their homesteading space on a smallish piece of land and have made it their mission to inspire others to start homesteading right where they are and with whatever they have. Anna's passion for her family and the homesteading lifestyle they have created are infectious.   Make sure you check out the show notes at lakejoyfarmstead.com/podcast-anna SHOW NOTES What is Anna and families back story? How did you get to Vancouver Island? How did you get started (and why) with your homestead and that way of life? When communicating your story/message what would you describe as your specialty/focus? What would your 'elevator speech' sound like? What makes your homestead website and classes different from other homesteaders? What makes yours unique? What is it like in Canada/Vancouver Island specifically when homesteading? Weather? Landscape? Openness (or not) of community? How is this way of life being received there? You have a membership and courses. Tell us about them. What will we find? You had your own magazine. Tell us about that and what transitions have been made in that space. MORE INFORMATION To find out more information about Anna and her work you can check out www.thehouseandhomestead.com and you can follow Anna on Instagram and download her eBook here.   If you want to find out more information and register for next years "Modern Homesteading" conference in Coeur d'Alene, ID you can check that out here: www.modernhomesteading.com   Anna is the editor of an in print and digital magazine (where I too have been fortunate to contribute to). You can find out more information and subscribe here: homesteadliving.com   Anna referenced the following additional resources:   Melissa K. Norris' Pioneering Today.   Book by Jill Winger: Old Fashioned on Purpose: Cultivating a Slower more Joyful Life as well as her vlog www.theprairiehomestead.com.   Book by Jonathan Haidt: The Anxious Generation: How the Greatest Wiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.   The Man in Arena Quote - Theodore Roosevelt   It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, sot that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat. - T Roosevelt

In this episode I dive into 25 practical ways to kickstart your homesteading journey, even if you have little to no land. From gardening on apartment balconies to learning animal husbandry without owning animals, I cover a variety of essential skills. I also discuss composting, preserving food, foraging, bread making, herbalism, and much more. I share my experiences and provide valuable tips on how to become more self-sufficient and sustainable. Are ready to start your homesteading journey but you're not sure exactly how to begin? The Beginner Homesteader's Starter Kit will take you through the steps you need to start your journey off on the right foot so that you can prevent homesteader burnout. This starter kit is on sale until June 30th 2024. Get 35% off by using the code: HOMESTEADSTART https://www.homesteadincomeplan.com/homesteadstart Watch this episode on YouTube and please don't forget to subscribe to my channel: https://youtu.be/Jht3vntO0mQ Get the Homesteading for Beginners checklist here >> https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/ Episdodes mentioned in this episode: Gardening: Ep.96 Turn Your Black Thumb Green with These Tips: https://sites.libsyn.com/422132/096-turn-your-gardening-black-thumb-green-with-these-tips Ep. 82 Organic Gardening with Jessica Gaige: https://sites.libsyn.com/422132/082-organic-gardening-for-beginners-with-jessica-gaige Composting: Ep. 26 Worm Farming : https://sites.libsyn.com/422132/026-homestead-income-series-worm-farming Preserving Food: Ep. 49 - Melissa K. Norris on the 9 Food Preservation Methods: https://sites.libsyn.com/422132/049-melissa-k-norris-on-the-9-food-preservation-methods Bee Keeping:  Ep. 92- Natural Bee Keeping with Adam & Leslie Martin : https://sites.libsyn.com/422132/092-homesteading-community-natural-beekeeping-with-adam-leslie-martin-of-beekept Natural Dyeing: Jessica Unsell

Has the homesteading movement finally peaked? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael explores this question and more with Melissa K. Norris who is a fifth-generation homesteader, author and educator in Washington state. Melissa inspires and guides thousands of fellow homesteaders through her website, podcast, and books on creating a self-sustaining home and kitchen to help further preserve the old ways of farm-to-table living.  Tune in to hear about the transformational power of sustainable living and the value of a supportive homesteading community.  Episode Highlights: Five Generations: More on Melissa's family history in homesteading [1:05] Health Challenges: The Impact of Food Choices on Health and Holistic Living [7:59] Sharing with Others: About Melissa's journey to educating others [15:21] Homestead Living: Learn about the magazine Melissa co-founded [17:45] Community Sufficiency: Melissa's take on the importance of community [21:14] Spousal Support: Getting the Spouse on Board with Homesteading [32:38] Inspiring Others: Melissa's advice to a new or aspiring homesteaders [42:16] About the Guest: Melissa K. Norris helps hundreds of thousands of people each month raise their own food and create a homemade and homegrown kitchen, home, garden and barnyard through her website, popular Pioneering Today Podcast, the Pioneering Today Academy and her books. She is a co-founder of the Modern Homesteading Conference as well as owner of Norris Farmstead. Melissa is a 5th generation homesteader and lives with her husband and two kids in their own little house in the big woods in the foothills of the North Cascade Mountains.    Connect with Melissa: Website: Melissa K. Norris Instagram: Follow on Instagram Facebook:  Like on Facebook YouTube: Subscribe on YouTube     The Thriving Farmer Podcast Team would like to thank our amazing sponsor, Growing Farmers! Are you ready to transform your strawberry growing skills? We want to share our 16 years of experience with growing and profiting from strawberries with you in our free 3-day Strawberry Workshop. Learn proven techniques for boosting yield and flavor, tips for managing your harvest and even developing your own U-pick operation. This workshop is perfect for farmers, homesteaders and gardeners looking to extend your strawberry growing season and make some money in return. The 3-day online workshop is offered weekly but register now as it's only available for a few more weeks. Sign up at www.strawberrysuccess.com

Old-fashioned wisdom is really important to us as parents, and it has always served us very well. So it's no surprise that we draw on this wisdom for our family's top ten parenting principles as well. For more information, be sure to visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/top-10-parenting-principles/- American Blossom Linens: This podcast is sponsored by American Blossom Linens. We've been using their sheets and towels for multiple years now and will never go back! For our Homesteading Family viewers, they're offering 20% off your order. Use coupon code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY" at checkout: https://homesteadingfamily.com/s-american-blossom-linensTime Stamps:0:00 - Introduction0:50 - Chit Chat4:31 - American Blossom Linens5:30 - Beeswax Wraps6:45 - Calculating Firewood10:08 - Main Topic11:42 - #114:17 - #216:14 - #319:36 - #423:05 - #524:50 - #629:24 - #730:18 - #831:11 - #932:21 - #10~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we're living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideoGrow, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT- Carolyn's Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn's favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your gRegister now for a free gardening training with our friend and fellow homesteader, Melissa K Norris and get ready to have your best harvest yet! Sign up today!

Now is a great time to be thinking about the upcoming garden season and I'm excited to have Melissa K Norris from Homesteading Today with us to talk about the basics of planning a family garden! She is an awesome resource whether you are a newbie or a veteran gardener!   CTC Math Heritage Defense Our CPS Story The Excel Camp  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word Information on my new book,  Raising Boys to Men! Ways to connect with Melissa: Facebook Instagram Pinterest YouTube The Family Garden (Book) Melissa K. Norris Website Modern Homesteading Conference Norris Farmstead (Please check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

In this episode, I'm sharing some of the things that are happening in my life right now and things I've gone through in the past that will shape how I move forward with my homesteading goals in 2024. Perhaps it will help you as well but at the very least you will get to hear what plans I have coming and how you can get involved. Episodes mentioned in this episode: Ep. 15: Letting Go of Your Timeline Ep. 17 Make Thankfulness a Part of Your Journey Ep. 36 How to Start Homesteading in 2023 Ep 49. & 50 the interview Melissa K. Norris on 9 Food Preservation Methods Ep. 66, 67: interview with Jill Winger on Homesteading with Horses and you'll understand more about my love for horses and how they got me into homesteading. Links mentioned in this episode: Homesteading for Beginners Checklist 101 Homestead Income Ideas List Homestead Income Plan (HIP) Facebook group Homestead Income Plan Shop page PAID Homesteader Academy Waitlist Waitlist for the Homestead Income Plan Weekly Accountability Meeting (HIP WAM) I'll be back in January!!  Your host, Mona Weathers 

Joining us today is Melissa K. Norris, a modern homesteading specialist passionate about educating others. Living on 14.96 acres in the foothills of the North Cascade mountain range of Washington State, Melissa shares her knowledge of self-sufficiency through her books, blog, YouTube channel, and podcast. Drawing inspiration from old-fashioned skill sets and wisdom, Melissa teaches her audience how to grow, preserve, and cook their own food in practical ways. So, what makes Melissa's approach to modern homesteading so unique and compelling? Listen now to find out for yourself! In this episode, we cover: The importance of being cognizant of your body's reaction to certain foods.  Why staying away from factory-farmed meat is generally more healthy. What makes grass-fed and grass-finished beef beneficial to your body. How to get started growing your own food. You can find more information on Melissa by visiting her website here.  Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Homesteading is an incredible skill – but it's also a full-time job. So, how can you be self-sufficient while also making time for the other important things in your schedule? Melissa K. Norris joins us to explain modern homesteading from a practical perspective… Melissa and her family live on 14.96 acres in the foothills of Washington state's North Cascade mountain range. Featuring this way of life in her books, YouTube channel, podcast, and blog, she is on a mission to teach others how to grow, preserve, and cook their own food using old-fashioned skill sets and wisdom… In this episode, we discuss: Types of food that can trigger acid reflux. How to tailor your diet to your body's needs.  How to find the best sources of food close to your residence.  How industrial agriculture changes the composition of meat.  Are you ready to create a natural, self-sufficient way of life by following Melissa's lead? Click play now to get started! You can find more information on Melissa by visiting her website here.  Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

What do you do with your bumper crop of apples? In this episode, learn how to can apples easily while keeping your loved ones safe from risks like botulism and mold! Our guest is homesteading and canning expert Melissa K. Norris of the Pioneering Today Podcast and Academy. Listeners who tune into the show live will be able to enter this month's contest to win Everything Worth Preserving: The Complete Guide for Food Preservation at Home by Melissa K. Norris valued at $29.00. The host of The Urban Forestry Radio Show and Podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  Tune into The Urban Forestry Radio Show LIVE by going to RealityRadio101.com on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time.Learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully. Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's premium online courses at https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. These video notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

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Segment 1: Building your soil for next year Segment 2: Seed Saving Segment 3: Guest Melissa K. Norris of https://melissaknorris.com/Segment 4: Garden questions answered Email your questions to Gardentalkradio@gmail.com Or call 1-800-927-SHOWSponsors of the showProplugger of https://proplugger.com/Rootmaker of https://myrootmaker.com/  Use coupon code Radio23 at checkout and save 15% off your orderChapin Manufacturing Inc. of https://chapinmfg.com/Pomona pectin of https://pomonapectin.com/Phyllom BioProducts of http://www.phyllombioproducts.com/home.html Use code Gardentalk10 to save 10% off your orderHappy leaf led of https://happyleafled.com/ Use code JoeyHolly to save 10% off orders of $90.00 one time useDripworks of https://www.dripworks.com/Deer defeat https://deerdefeat.com/ use code Radio at check out to save 10% on your orderBlue ribbon organics http://blueribbonorganics.com/Walton's Inc of https://www.waltonsinc.com/  Us code grow50 and save 10% off your order of $50 or moreTree Diaper of http://www.treediaper.com/ use coupon code garden15 to save 15% off your orderBloomin easy plants of https://bloomineasyplants.com/Natural green products of https://www.natgreenproducts.com/ use promo code freeship4meany size No More Bugs!Rescue of https://rescue.com/Jung Seeds of https://www.jungseed.com/ use code 10GT23 to save 10% off ordersFleet Farm of http://www.fleetfarm.com/Aquart - Mart of https://www.aqua-mart.com/Soil Savvy of https://www.mysoilsavvy.com/Wind River Chimes of https://windriverchimes.com/Verlo Mattress of https://verlo.com/Farmers Defense of https://farmersdefense.com/Rise Gardens of https://risegardens.com/Wisconsin Greenhouse Company of https://wisconsingreenhousecompany.com/Grip 6 of https://grip6.com/ Use Code Radio15 to save 15% off your orderDripping Springs Ollas https://drippingspringsollas.com/Tree Hugger springers of https://treehuggersprinklers.com/Mantis of https://mantis.com/Live Earth Products of https://www.livearth.com/The Gardening with Joey and Holly Radio Show March – Oct weekly check it out herehttps://thewisconsinvegetablegardener.com/season-7-radio/Merch camping and gardening https://www.thatismyshirt.com/Amazon #Influencer page with products we use and trust from gardening to camping, household goods and even cat stuff. Over 500 items list  https://www.amazon.com/shop/thewisconsinvegetablegardener?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp 

For many of us, it is the time of year where our gardens are producing in abundance.  All of our hard work in the garden is starting to pay off, and we don't want to let any of that hard work go to waste.  Knowing how best to preserve your produce is just as important as knowing how to grow it. Melissa K. Norris is a food preservation guru, and she is joining us to dive into the various methods of preserving.  We discuss which methods are easiest for beginners and address some safety concerns around canning and botulism.  The good news in food preservation is that you have a variety of different options and most are much more simple than you think!  No matter how little experience you may have in preserving, you will feel confident in getting started with Melissa's extensive knowledge and experience to inspire you! In this episode, we cover: The medical wake-up call that led Melissa to transform her family's nutrition Where to start if you want to pursue a whole foods diet An overview of different preservation methods Concerns around preserving in oil What is the easiest method of preservation for a beginner? The process of curing root crops before long-term storage Go-to preservation method for tomatoes  Pro tips for pickling vegetables Addressing concerns around canning safety View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors! Free 5 Day Blog Challenge | Visit bit.ly/5dayblogchallenge Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com RESOURCES Everything Worth Preserving by Melissa K. Norris Episode 125 of the Simple Farmhouse Life podcast with Melissa Lisa on the Pioneering Today podcast with Melissa 8 Tips on How to Cure Onions for Storage CONNECT Melissa K. Norris | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Podcast | Facebook | Pinterest Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

Today I have Laura Cox from Cox Homestead on the podcast to talk with us about raising rabbits on the homestead as a meat source. This is part one of this interview series. Find episode 55 for part two.  If you are sensitive to the topic of processing meat animals, just be aware we do get into that topic in this interview (mostly in part 2).  Laura's info: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/coxhomestead_kodak/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coxhomestead545 Website:  https://www.cox-homestead.com/ Esty Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/coxhomestead Mona's Info: Throughout the month of June, I'm offering my Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders & Dreamers at a special discounted price! It's a 1 hour and 40-minute video where I personally guide you through most of the Homesteading for Beginners workbook (which is included in the workshop price, by the way). To grab this exclusive offer, head over to healthyhomesteading.com/workshop and use the code "PODCAST" at checkout. With this code, you'll get over 20% off the already low regular price. But remember, this discount is only available during the month of June, so make sure to take action soon. Workshop: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/workshop Website: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@healthy_homesteading Video Interview with Melissa K. Norris:  https://youtu.be/LyIvnjRNTC4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona Listen to the podcast on your favorite player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1636732326

Melissa K. Norris is on the podcast today and I'm so excited for you to listen. If you have been in the homesteading space for any amount of time you have likely heard her name. She's an influential person in the homesteading community. She's an author, a speaker, a blogger, a podcaster, and a person that desires to see homesteaders succeed.  She speaks at events like the Homesteaders of America conference, and she offers tons of great free information on her YouTube channel. I highly recommend you check out her links below to learn how you can get into her world. In this episode Melissa talks about these 9 food preservation methods in this episode: ― cold storage ― water bath/steam canning ― pressure canning ― dehydrating ― fermenting ― freeze-drying ― root cellar ― infusion ― salting and curing meat This interview is split into two parts so be sure to listen to episode 49 for part one.  Melissa's info: Podcast: Pioneering Today Website: https://melissaknorris.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ Everything Worth Preserving: The Complete Guide for Food Preservation at Home (aff. link): https://amzn.to/43EzKPQ https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaKNorris Mona's Info: Throughout the month of June, I'm offering my Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders & Dreamers at a special discounted price! It's a 1 hour and 40-minute video where I personally guide you through most of the Homesteading for Beginners workbook (which is included in the workshop price, by the way). To grab this exclusive offer, head over to healthyhomesteading.com/workshop and use the code "PODCAST" at checkout. With this code, you'll get over 20% off the already low regular price. But remember, this discount is only available during the month of June, so make sure to take action soon. Workshop: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/workshop Website: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@healthy_homesteading Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona Listen to the podcast on your favorite player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1636732326

Melissa K. Norris is on the podcast today and I'm so excited for you to listen. If you have been in the homesteading space for any amount of time you have likely heard her name. She's an influential person in the homesteading community. She's an author, a speaker, a blogger, a podcaster, and a person that desires to see homesteaders succeed.  She speaks at events like the Homesteaders of America conference, and she offers tons of great free information on her YouTube channel. I highly recommend you check out her links below to learn how you can get into her world. In this episode Melissa talks about these 9 food preservation methods in this episode: ― cold storage ― water bath/steam canning ― pressure canning ― dehydrating ― fermenting ― freeze-drying ― root cellar ― infusion ― salting and curing meat This interview is split into two parts so be sure to listen to episode 50 for part two.  Melissa's info: Podcast: Pioneering Today Website: https://melissaknorris.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ Everything Worth Preserving: The Complete Guide for Food Preservation at Home (aff. link): https://amzn.to/43EzKPQ https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaKNorris Mona's Info: Throughout the month of June, I'm offering my Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders & Dreamers at a special discounted price! It's a 1 hour and 40-minute video where I personally guide you through most of the Homesteading for Beginners workbook (which is included in the workshop price, by the way). To grab this exclusive offer, head over to healthyhomesteading.com/workshop and use the code "PODCAST" at checkout. With this code, you'll get over 20% off the already low regular price. But remember, this discount is only available during the month of June, so make sure to take action soon. Workshop: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/workshop Website: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@healthy_homesteading Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona Listen to the podcast on your favorite player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1636732326

The road that leads to Modern Homesteading is different for everyone. For some it is the answer to healing from a health crisis or diagnosis, for some, it's creating food security, for others, it's sustainability, and for others, it's answering a calling, something they're drawn to and for many of us, it's all of the above. Co-founders Melissa K. Norris and Katie Millhorn have been homesteading for decades, but even living rurally (where you'd expect to find other homesteaders), they didn't realize how isolated they were from others actually living this lifestyle. While you might meet other backyard vegetable gardeners or chicken keepers, it's rare to find someone who is also preserving their food, making as much as they can from scratch and understands the excellent benefits of pasture-raised protein, grows and creates their families herbal medicine to fellowship with let alone learn from. While homesteading is about sustainability, it's also about community, supporting one another, and learning from those who have gone before you. That's why we're inviting you to the first annual Modern Homesteading Conference, because we know how important it is to be in person, both for learning but also for your heart. Connect & learn more about the Modern Homesteading Conference:@modernhomesteadingconferencehttps://modernhomesteading.com/

In today's solo episode, I'm talking about some very exciting things coming to the podcast with a special guest coming I interviewed for the show. Melissa K. Norris from the Pioneering Today podcast will be on the Homesteading for Beginners podcast in June ( episode 49). She shared some really great information about food preservation methods. You don't want to miss that episode.  Search your favorite podcast player for Melissa's podcast: Pioneering Today  I'm also talking about the Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders & Dreamers. You can now purchase the workshop & the updated Homesteading for Beginners workbook and get your homesteading to start off on the right food. I've shared some really valuable information that not too many people are talking about.  Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders & Dreamers: https://healthyhomesteading.com/workshop   You also now have the opportunity to join my free Facebook group called the Homestead Income Plan Group. This group is going to be THE place to get homestead income ideas, training, and support. I have a big vision for this group and for the homesteading community.    Homestead Income Plan Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1256797775269926/?ref=share_group_link&exp=9594   Mona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/   Healthy Homesteading Website: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/   Get the free Homesteading for Beginners checklist: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

Welcome to another episode of the Pantry Chat. This week we're discussing the importance of homestead planning in the new year, along with our weekly chit-chat and answering your questions!For more information, to listen to the podcast, or for links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/pantry-chat-1-7-2023TIME STAMPS:0:00 - Chit Chat5:15 - Joel Salatin5:44 - Modern Homesteading Conference9:15 - Everything Worth Preserving10:30 - In the Homestead Kitchen Magazine16:15 - Cider Bottles21:45 - Dehydrating vs Freeze Drying22:00 - Growing Mushrooms25:58 - Congestion Remedy~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Links Mentioned:- Joel Salatin, The Lunatic Farmer: https://www.thelunaticfarmer.com/- The Modern Homestead Conference: https://modernhomesteading.com/- Dehydrating vs. Freeze Drying: https://homesteadingfamily.com/freeze-dried-vs-dehydrated-foods/- Congestion Remedy: https://youtu.be/8qgFQ9s_YAs~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Shop This Video:- Everything Worth Preserving book by Melissa K. Norris: https://melissaknorris.com/book/everything-worth-preserving/- In the Homestead Kitchen Digital Magazine: https://homesteadingfamily.com/silver-membership-ad- Cider Bottles (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Bottles-Airtight-Brewing-Kombucha-Beverages/dp/B094HTD1R9- Tradd Cotter, Mushroom Mountain: https://mushroommountain.com/tradd-cotter/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we're living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideoGrow, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT

"For 18 years my husband and I both worked day jobs off the farm...so we had to have systems in place to still be able to farm and to raise as much of our food as we possibly could"Melissa K Norris is a 5th generation homesteader, a mother, an author, a podcaster and an incredible wealth of experience and information on how to thrive living close to the land.Listen in to our interview with her to hear:An invaluable insider look into her farm, routine and lifeHow she prepares her family's food for the week on a SundayHer hard and fast rules for her kids and foodHer insight onto the many ways to earn income from your farm (I promise there'll be ones in here you've never thought of!)And how she does it all...including being able to look like she hasn't just come off a farm when she actually has!This interview is chock full of gems that'll fill out your knowledge, make your life easier and make you smile.Want more? Come be part of our community and help support the continued work of the podcast! Our podcast is sponsored by our patrons and listeners who are also supported by the extra content that we share (think exclusive podcasts, live chats, cook ups and recipes) over at our Patreon community!From $5 a month (or equivalent in your currency) you'll be helping us with the costs of recording, editing and putting this work out into the world. And you'll get to be part of our community on a deeper level. The Run Down:Keeping chickens warm in winterPreserving eggs, her trick for freezing and freeze-dryingStoring stuff around her houseBraiding garlicHow does she always look so good?!Her set up and routine on the farmEveryday tasks in Melissa's homeMelissa's cooking routineKids, balance and 80/20Multiple ways to generate income on a farmHow charging people allows them to get value from what you doMelissa's new book: Everything Worth PreservingIf you like us and use Apple Podcasts, we'd love it if you left a review!Here's how:Open the Apple Podcast appFind Ancestral Kitchen Podcast in your library (you can search for it)Scroll down to 'ratings and reviews'Click on 'write a review', choose how many wonderful stars you would like to give us (!), title your review and then, in the lower box type a review of up to 300 words. Thank you. We really appreciate you taking the time to support us! Resources: www.MelissaKNorris.comMelissa's books can be found in the 'Our Guests Books' section of our online bookstore.Melissa's new book Everything Worth PreservingMelissa on InstagramThank you for listening - we'd love to continue the conversation.Come find us on Instagram:Andrea is at Farm and HearthAlison is at

Have you every considered baking your own bread? It's not as hard as you might think! Today we'll talk about some of the equipment you may or may not need, the difference between sourdough bread and other types of bread, and reasons why you should bake your own bread. Easy bread recipe from Melissa K Norris: https://melissaknorris.com/pioneering-today-bake-your-own-bread-no-kneading/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hhhpodcast/support

Join Mary and Emma as they celebrate this 100th episode milestone by reflecting on the two and a half years of their podcasting journey and by highlighting several of their past guests answering the key question, "What does the good dirt mean to you?" Things Mentioned: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/sherri-powell?_pos=1&_sid=3749016bb&_ss=r (Our Episode with Sherri Powell) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9780374159122 (“4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” by Oliver Burkeman) Mary Oliver Poem - http://www.phys.unm.edu/~tw/fas/yits/archive/oliver_thesummerday.html (The Summer Day) Featured Guests 27:11 - Amy DuFault, Episode 1 27:28 - Liz Kimball, Episode 40 28:43 - Rebecca Burgess, Episode 38 29:28 - Lynn Cassells, Episode 79 30:54 - Justin West, Episode 72 31:28 - Julia Watkins, Episode 12 & 83 33:10 - Jason Fowler, Episode 84 35:01 - Eliza Greenman, Episode 86 35:33 - Amanda Agricola, Episode 87 36:14 - Ryan Mitchell, Episode 77 35:35 - Lisa Mitchell, Episode 91 36:54 - Bex Partridge, Episode 94 38:45 - Doug Phillips of Conscious Clothing, Episode 90 39:10 - Melissa K. Norris, Episode 99 39:40  - Jesse Golden, Episode 81 40:20 - Megan Borukhovsky of Sister Nettle, Episode 83 41:13 - Tony Cohen, Juneteenth Bonus Episode (June 19, 2021) Lady Farmer Links: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share a shoutout, and we'll share it on the podcast! Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well-being.

"What does the good dirt mean to you?" Join Mary and Emma as they celebrate this 100th episode milestone by reflecting on the two and a half years of their podcasting journey and by highlighting several of their past guests answering this question. Things Mentioned: Our Episode with Sherri Powell “4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” by Oliver Burkeman Mary Oliver Poem - The Summer Day Featured Guests 27:11 - Amy DuFault, Episode 1 27:28 - Liz Kimball, Episode 40 28:43 - Rebecca Burgess, Episode 38 29:28 - Lynn Cassells, Episode 79 30:54 - Justin West, Episode 72 31:28 - Julia Watkins, Episode 12 & 83 33:10 - Jason Fowler, Episode 84 35:01 - Eliza Greenman, Episode 86 35:33 - Amanda Agricola, Episode 87 36:14 - Ryan Mitchell, Episode 77 35:35 - Lisa Mitchell, Episode 91 36:54 - Bex Partridge, Episode 94 38:45 - Doug Phillips of Conscious Clothing, Episode 90 39:10 - Melissa K. Norris, Episode 99 39:40 - Jesse Golden, Episode 81 40:20 - Megan Borukhovsky of Sister Nettle, Episode 83 41:13 - Tony Cohen, Juneteenth Bonus Episode (June 19, 2021) About Lady Farmer: Lady Farmer is a sustainable apparel and lifestyle brand, with education around sustainability and sustainable living at the forefront of our mission. Lady Farmer is proud to produce The Good Dirt podcast. Our Website @weareladyfarmer on Instagram Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com Support your Good Dirt at home with BIOS Nutrients! Listeners of The Good Dirt podcast can enjoy 15% off BIOS Nutrients organic, natural fertilizers using the code LADYFARMER15 at checkout. Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.

Melissa K. Norris is a fifth-generation homesteader who believes in keeping the old ways alive and that food shouldn't come from a box. She lives on a 15-acre farm in Washington state with her husband and two children, and together they raise 100% of their own meat and a majority of the fruits and vegetables they consume in a year.  Melissa doubled-down on her homesteading journey after a chronic health issue caused her to look at the foods she was eating every day. She decided she could save money and be healthier if she grew and preserved her own food rather than purchasing pre-packaged food items. From this, she's built a homesteading empire, with a podcast, multiple books, and an online education platform with over a thousand members.  Melissa's passion is to teach others the skills of the homesteading and simple life movement, no matter where you live. In this conversation, we talk about the concept of convenience and how it is used against us - especially in the food industry - as well as small, attainable steps you can take to begin your homesteading journey. Join us for this inspiring conversation!  Topics Covered: How Melissa healed her chronic health issues with food Food fads of the nineties Reframing what "convenience" means to you  Small steps to start homesteading How Melissa created the Pioneering Today Academy Herbalism and Natural Medicines Resources Mentioned: https://melissaknorris.com/homemade-cream-of-chicken-soup-substitute/ (Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe | Melissa K Norris Blog) https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=michael+pollan (Michael Pollan Books) https://melissaknorris.lpages.co/pioneering-today-academy-2/ (Pioneer Today Academy) https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/5-tips-on-how-to-get-started-with-sourdough/ (Sourdough Starter Tutorial ) https://homesteadersofamerica.com/2022-homesteaders-of-america-conference/ (Homesteaders of America Conference) Connect with Melissa: On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ (@melissaknorris) On Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/ ( @melissaknorris) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM7-S8Q0uqUxG0kKfX_dOzw (Melissa's Youtube Channel) Melissa's Website: https://melissaknorris.com/ (https://melissaknorris.com/) https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/ (Pioneering Today Podcast) https://melissaknorris.lpages.co/pioneering-today-academy-2/ (Pioneer Today Academy) About Lady Farmer: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share a shoutout. Submissions throughout the month of June will be entered to win a Slow Living Consult with Mary and Emma!  Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.

Want small, attainable steps you can take to begin your homesteading journey? Melissa K. Norris is a fifth-generation homesteader who believes in keeping the old ways alive and that food shouldn't come from a box. She lives on a 15-acre farm in Washington state with her husband and two children, and together they raise 100% of their own meat and a majority of the fruits and vegetables they consume in a year.  Melissa doubled-down on her homesteading journey after a chronic health issue caused her to look at the foods she was eating every day. She decided she could save money and be healthier if she grew and preserved her own food rather than purchasing pre-packaged food items. From this, she's built a homesteading empire, with a podcast, multiple books, and an online education platform with over a thousand members.  Melissa's passion is to teach others the skills of the homesteading and simple life movement, no matter where you live. In this conversation, we talk about the concept of convenience and how it is used against us - especially in the food industry - as well as small, attainable steps you can take to begin your homesteading journey. Join us for this inspiring conversation!  Topics Covered: How Melissa healed her chronic health issues with food Food fads of the nineties Reframing what "convenience" means to you  Small steps to start homesteading How Melissa created the Pioneering Today Academy Herbalism and Natural Medicines Resources Mentioned: Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe | Melissa K Norris Blog Michael Pollan Books Pioneer Today Academy Sourdough Starter Tutorial  Homesteaders of America Conference Connect with Melissa: On Instagram @melissaknorris On Facebook @melissaknorris Melissa's Youtube Channel Melissa's Website: https://melissaknorris.com/ Pioneering Today Podcast Pioneer Today Academy About Lady Farmer: Lady Farmer is a sustainable apparel and lifestyle brand, with education around sustainability and sustainable living at the forefront of our mission. Lady Farmer is proud to produce The Good Dirt podcast. Our Website @weareladyfarmer on Instagram Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com Support your Good Dirt at home with BIOS Nutrients! Listeners of The Good Dirt podcast can enjoy 15% off BIOS Nutrients organic, natural fertilizers using the code LADYFARMER15 at checkout. Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.

Join us for this Pantry Chat with Melissa K Norris from Pioneering Today as she shares with us how to successfully grow a year's worth of food without getting overwhelmed. For more information, links, and step-by-step instructions, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-grow-a-years-worth-of-foodGrab Melissa's book, The Family Garden Plan: https://homesteadingfamily.com/family-garden-plan-ytFreeze Dried Chicken Pot Pie Recipe (and video): https://homesteadingfamily.com/freeze-dried-or-frozen-chicken-pot-pieTIME STAMPS:0:00 Chit Chat10:48 - Seed expiration date17:29 - Growing a Year's Worth of Food~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we're living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!  Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family's favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT- Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one's homestead and garden.https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT- Carolyn's Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn's favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- Carolyn's Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy casseroles are a life-saver for busy weeks! https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT- Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT- Fermenting Tomatoes - Easiest and fastest tomato preservation: https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT- Preserving Culinary Herbs - Downloadable, step-by-step directions to drying, freezing, and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT- Render Your Own Lard - Grab these easy instructions on how to render your own lard. https://homesteadingfamily.com/RYL_YT- Grandma Lynn's Blueberry Buckle - A delicious dessert anytime of year: https://homesteadingfamily.com/BB_YT

When you look around the homesteading world and see other people doing all the things, it can be overwhelming to know how to get started. In this episode, Melissa K. Norris, a homesteader for over 20 years, joins me to talk about where to start when you want to learn new homesteading skills. She reminds us not to be afraid of starting small and learning as you go. She also provides many tangible tips for getting started. Whether you have been homesteading your whole life or are still contemplating jumping into this lifestyle, there will always be more to learn, so these tips on self-education are for you! In this episode, we cover: One prerequisite for becoming a homesteader Deciding what to start with on your homestead How to start researching a new skill or endeavor What made Melissa decide to get a dairy cow Questions to consider when adding livestock to your homestead What Melissa's 20-year homesteading journey has looked like The mindset shift that makes homesteading accessible to anyone Thank you to our sponsor! Toups and Co Organics uses nourishing, organic ingredients to create simple and safe skincare products. Toups and Co is offering my listeners 10% off any one purchase with the code FARMHOUSE. Visit https://toupsandco.com/ to order today. Check out some of my current favorite products: frankincense face balm, seabuckthorn cleansing oil, reparative serum, activated charcoal face bar. CONNECT Melissa K. Norris | Website | YouTube | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community! GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE Watch this episode on YouTube. View full show notes, transcript, and links to resources on the blog.

Seth is off social media for the first half of 2022, and Tsh is limiting most of her family's resources to her 100-mile radius. How's it going? What are we learning? We chat about these things, plus whether we think these practices might be a net-positive for you, too. Seth: Newsletter | Website Tsh: Newsletter | Website Pick up a round of drinks & help keep the show going Come to Italy with us! Bitter & Sweet, Tsh's new book Station Eleven, by Emily St. John Mandel The Family Garden Plan, by Melissa K. Norris

This week's Pantry Chat we have a guest, and one of my best friends, Melissa K Norris! We're chatting about late winter in the garden and discussing growing onions from seed. Everything from when to start seeds indoors, how to grow them, what varieties are best, and even growing tips once they're in the garden.For more information, visit the blog post: https://homesteadingfamily.com/growing-onions-from-seedAnd to learn how to cure and store onions properly visit this post: homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-store-onionsWHERE TO FIND MELISSA:- On her website: https://melissaknorris.com- The Pioneering Today Podcast: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2- The Family Garden Plan (or Planner) Books: https://melissaknorris.com/mybooks/TIME STAMPS:0:00 - Chit Chat11:35 - Homesteading vs Prepping17:05 - Late Winter Garden Prep~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we're living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!  Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family's favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT- Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one's homestead and garden.https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT- Carolyn's Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn's favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- Carolyn's Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy casseroles are a life-saver for busy weeks! https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT- Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT- Fermenting Tomatoes - Easiest and fastest tomato preservation: https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT- Preserving Culinary Herbs - Downloadable, step-by-step directions to drying, freezing, and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT- Render Your Own Lard - Grab these easy instructions on how to render your own lard. https

Topics of Discussion: Updates Deciding What To Grow Next Year My Favorite Seed Companies For Organic Heirloom Seeds What To Plant In Your Garden Plant What You Like To Eat Consider What Grows Well In Your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Plant What Benefits Your Homestead Look Through Seed Catalogs For Ideas How To Choose A Good Organic Seed Business To Purchase From They Recognize The Importance Of Organic and Heirloom Seeds Usually Expressed In Their Mission Statement They Have A Good Inventory Of Seeds Good Customer Support Honesty My Favorite Seed Companies For Organic Heirloom Seeds Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Seed Savers Exchange Johnny's Selected Seeds Fedco Seeds High Mowing Organic Seeds Territorial Seed Company Southern Exposure Seed Company MIGardener Sow True Seed Mary's Heirloom Seeds True Leaf Market Seeds For Generations Resources: Articles: The 11 Best Seed Companies To Use For Organic Gardening Planning Your Spring Permaculture Garden Book: The Family Garden Plan: Grow a Year's Worth of Sustainable and Healthy Food by Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K Norris is a 5th generation homesteader, you can find her website here - https://melissaknorris.com from which you can also access all her other content. You could also search for her on YouTube and in your podcast provider as she has content everywhere!! Join us on Facebook- Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/235726027726637/?ref=share Contact us via email - SelfSufficientContact@gmail.com Find us on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC33RtwynPm1s7xP709KMQcQ Support the Show - https://www.patreon.com/SelfSufficientHub Find the podcast - Apple podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/self-sufficient-hub/id1506405294 Google podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYWM3M2JkOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw%3D%3D Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1xeCGY3Ba0tlAxJqEf8jjP?si=8MJdUFfuS-C1p5E_pyJXOA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/self-sufficient-hub/message

In this episode, I'm joined by Melissa K Norris. Melissa is a 5th-generation homesteader who found a way to share her passions and experiences with homesteaders and those looking to homestead. She is a prolific author, podcaster, and founder of the Pioneering Today Academy. If you want to see more from Melissa K Norris you can find her on her website and on these platforms.Instagram: Melissa K Norris - Modern HomesteadingFacebook: Pioneering Academy - Melissa K NorrisYouTube: Melissa K Norris - Modern HomesteadingPinterest: Melissa K Norris Old Fashioned Living

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Today we celebrate the botanist who discovered the Rhododenrun minus growing in South Carolina. We'll also learn about the young German botanist who died on the Niger Expedition after valiantly trying to keep his plants alive. We’ll recognize an Irish doctor who was one of the first people to discover the greenhouse effect. We salute the naturalist of Germantown, Pennsylvania, whose love for wildflowers and nature was unsurpassed. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a downhome book dedicated to helping you with the family garden to make it a resounding success. And then we’ll wrap things up with the brilliant plantswoman who understood the subtleties of gardening and design.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. It's just that easy.   The Daily Gardener Friday Newsletter Sign up for the FREE Friday Newsletter featuring: A personal update from me Garden-related items for your calendar The Grow That Garden Library™ featured books for the week Gardener gift ideas Garden-inspired recipes Exclusive updates regarding the show and more. Plus, each week, one lucky subscriber wins a book from the Grow That Garden Library™ bookshelf.   Gardener Greetings Send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes, and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org.   Curated News David Domoney’s Fencing Guide | David Domoney   Facebook Group If you'd like to check out my curated news articles and blog posts for yourself, you're in luck because I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community.   So, there’s no need to take notes or search for links. The next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community, where you’d search for a friend… and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events December 4, 1788 On this day, Andre Michaux made his way from Georgia into South Carolina by crossing the Tugalo River. In his journal, Michaux wrote: "At dawn, I went to look at the banks of the river, and I recognized the yellow root, [a new species of rhododendron], mountain laurel, hydrangea, [and] hemlock spruce. . . ." Now Harvard's Charles Sprague Sargent remarked on the significance of this moment because it was the first time that Michaux laid eyes on the Rhododendron minus. Rhododendron grows naturally in the South from North Carolina to Alabama. With its soil and climate, Rhododendrons are perfectly suited to grow in South Carolina. The blossoms of rhododendrons have a wide color range from white to deep purple and blue. A versatile plant, Rhododendrons can be planted as specimens or even as hedges in gardens or natural settings. If you have oak or pine trees on your property, Rhododendrons are ideal for underplanting due to the filtered light from the tree canopy, the soil pH, and natural mulch. As the mulch breaks down, the organic matter provides the rhododendron with the perfect mix of nutrients. Finally, Rhododendrons need well-drained soil, and you should consider taking advantage of that fact by planting them on a slope.   December 4, 1841  On this day, the German botanist Theodore Vogel was laid low with dysentery. After joining the Niger (“nee-ZHER") expedition, Theodore recorded in his journal the difficulties of traveling without the benefit of a Wardian Case on board a naval warship called the Wilberforce: "As soon as I got on board... my first care was to… the plants gathered since we arrived at Cape Coast Castle. But though I had taken all possible care, much was spoilt and almost everything in a bad state. It has been my lot ... after endless labor. I mention this, on purpose, that in case my collection comes into other hands, I may not be accused of negligence. I have sacrificed every convenience to gain room and spared no trouble to overcome the dampness of the ship and of the atmosphere, but without success. The general arrangements of a man-of-war do not give many opportunities for such experiments. When will the time arrive, that ...naturalists [will receive] the appropriate and necessary support?" When Theodore became sick on this day in 1841, his friend and fellow German, the mineralogist, Charles Gottfried Roscher, tended to him for thirteen days and never left his bedside. On December 17th, about mid-day, Theodore woke to ask Charles if everything was ready for their excursion, and then he peacefully passed away.   December 4, 1893 Today is the anniversary of the death of the Irish experimental physicist John Tyndall. In 1859, John discovered the link between atmospheric CO2 and what we call the Greenhouse effect. And Although John was often attributed as the first person to discover the Greenhouse effect, today we know that a female scientist named Eunice Foote discovered it in 1856 - a full three years earlier. That said, John is best known for learning why the sky is blue. It turns out that light scattering through molecules suspended in the atmosphere creates the color, which is sometimes referred to as Tyndall Blue. As all gardeners know, there is nothing more beautiful than the garden set against the backdrop of a brilliant blue sky. All in all, John was one of Ireland’s most successful scientists and educators.   December 4, 1903 On this day, the Germantown historian, botanist, and writer Edwin Jellett wrote his final column for The Independent Gazette. Edwin’s charming column in The Independent Gazette appeared for forty weeks and shared his thoughts on his two passions: history and botany in Northwest Philadelphia. Gardeners will appreciate that every one of Edwin’s columns wrapped up with a list of the 30 to 40 plants shared in the post, along with both the Latin and common names. And if you'd like to read Edwin's work, you can - thanks to the Awbury Arboretum. In honor of its centennial in 2016, the Awbury Arboretum digitized all of Edwin's columns.  Here’s an excerpt from his last column published today in 1903: “To me, the vale is stored with memories, and one of its most pleasing and tender is Thomas Meehan’s connection with it. In this region dwell many of our fairest and rarest wildflowers… Usually, about the middle of January, [there is] a new color in sweet-birch, sassafras, red maple, and many small plants... and the blushing glow is evidence of a renewed circulation. Hazelnut, if not in bloom at Christmas, is always so shortly after and is closely followed by alder, pussy willow, and silver maple; in favorable seasons, these always bloom before February first. In gardens, ice plant, sedums, and euphorbia appear early above ground, and evergreen native and exotic, Adam’s needle, Scottish heath, Japanese euonymus, retinospora, native and Chinese arborvitae, box and Japan privet, laurel and rhododendrons, holly and yew, cedar, juniper and evergreen cypress, fir, spruce, and pine, and other... evergreen plants, cast shadows upon the snow to remind us of pleasant days past, and of warmer, brighter ones to come.”   Unearthed Words The way that leads to winter Will lead to summer too, For all roads end in other roads Where we may start anew. — Arthur St. John Adcock, English poet and novelist (1864-1930), The Travellers   Grow That Garden Library The Family Garden Plan by Melissa K. Norris  This book came out in 2020, and the subtitle is Grow a Year's Worth of Sustainable and Healthy Food. In this book, Melissa shares her expertise after growing up gardening - and now gardening with her family on almost 15 acres of land in the foothills of the North Cascade mountain range in Washington State. Melissa shares hard-won knowledge from decades of trial and error. She is an expert heirloom gardener, preserver, farmer, cook, and homemaker. Her book is personal and Inspirational. Melissa shares inspiring bible verses, family stories, and photography from her very own garden, which gives her book an authenticity that many garden books lack. Melissa’s book is meant to be used as a reference. She includes helpful tips and suggestions to keep you and your garden growing. This book is 224 pages of downhome advice from a genuine gardener with a passion for helping others. You can get a copy of The Family Garden Plan by Melissa K. Norris and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $19.   Today’s Botanic Spark Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart December 4, 1896 Today is the birthday of the charismatic Australian gardener, designer, and writer Edna Walling. Remembered for her gorgeous garden designs, Edna wrote some wonderful books on Australian gardening & landscaping. After working nonstop for four decades between the 1920s and 1960s, Edna created over 300 gardens. Today many Australians regard Edna as the most excellent landscape designer that Australia has ever known. An ardent conservationist, Edna was ahead of her time. By advocating for native plants, Edna’s favorite plants were naturally drought-hardy - a must for Australia’s harsh climate. Peter Watts wrote about Edna’s work and legacy and said, "[Enda] was a gardener’s designer – a brilliant plantswoman who understood the subtleties of gardening and design… [She] always thought gardens should be just a bit bigger than they needed so that you couldn’t control them entirely." It was Edna Walling who said, "Nature is our greatest teacher." And, there’s an adorable story about Edna. In November of 1941, Edna received criticism from a friend for sharing her preference for perennials over annuals. "[I got] a letter from a friend the other day who addressed me: ‘Dear Anti-annual!... If you can't grow them yourself, you needn't be snippy about them.’ Oooooh, what have I said? Something rude about Iceland poppies or asters? How narrow-minded of me.”   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener. And remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

In week 3 of the Redeeming Your Home for the Holidays series, I'm welcoming my friend and podcast host, Melissa K. Norris, to be our co-host this week! We're talking all about food, traditions, memories, recipes, and more! We'll also give into some tips and tricks to make the food of the holiday seasons a little easier to prep for. And we'll even talk about navigating those icy waters with family members that have different political and health views than you do this holiday season. • • FROM THIS EPISODE Yeast Roll Recipe (Amy): https://thefewellhomestead.com/mennonite-yeast-rolls/ Pumpkin Roll Recipe (Melissa): https://melissaknorris.com/pumpkin-roll-recipe-from-grandma-with-fresh-pumpkin Visit Melissa online here: https://melissaknorris.com Redeeming Your Home for the Holidays website: https://thefewellhomestead.com/redeeming-home-for-the-holidays/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amy-fewell/support

In honor of my homemade salsa success I thought I should replay my interview #300 with Melissa K. Norris (https://organicgardenerpodcast.com/podcast-2/pioneering-today-podcast/) brought to you by the Forager Project! We also got some tomatoes from Baker Creek Heirlooms (https://www.rareseeds.com/store/vegetables/tomato/red) we really liked a lot. Here's the salsa recipe I used: https://southerndiscourse.com/fresh-salsa-with-cilantro-lime/ and then here's where I found the canning instructions about peeling tomatoes etc. https://www.melskitchencafe.com/best-homemade-salsa/ (https://www.melskitchencafe.com/best-homemade-salsa/) You can read the unedited (https://www.foragerproject.com/) Forager Project (https://www.foragerproject.com/) asks you to Cultivate Democracy and vote Nov 3rd (or sooner) ! Support this podcast

Today we're talking with 7 YouTube creators about not only their best tips for growing a channel on YouTube, but we're also taking time to answer your questions so you can grow, too. Check out these creators here: - Pressure Wash Help - https://www.youtube.com/FCPWLLC - Multilingual Kids - AskTetsu - https://www.youtube.com/user/asktetsu - Nick Lituanio - https://www.youtube.com/nicklituanio - Fruit Mentor - https://www.youtube.com/fruitmentor - Melissa K. Norris: Modern Homesteading - https://www.youtube.com/melissaknorris - Own The Chaos Investing: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZqTguGOptG9ek2WLkV0zA The next Video Labs session starts August 20. Register here: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ Check out, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," here: https://videocreators.com/30days Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/7-creators-share-their-best-tips-for-more-views-more-subs-and-growth-on-youtube

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Today's podcast features one of our favorite homesteader heroes, Melissa K. Norris. Creator of the Pioneering Today Podcast, author of 3 books, and a 5th generation homesteader, she lives in Western Washington - our old stomping grounds. In this podcast Melissa shares how to start preparing for the gardening season, soil. seeds, and how to think about how much food you need for a year. She is a self proclaimed Polyanna, so positive and ready to help anyone become more self sufficient! Grow a year's worth of food by using Melissa's amazing resources. To download your FREE StHealthy Dehydration and Canning Guide go here! Buy your Excalibur dehydrator today and make sure to check out all their specials, along with any kitchen or canning supplies you need on our Amazon page! 15% OFF Heather's Choice Backcountry Food - Visit our website at huntharvesthealth.com/heatherschoice and then use the code STHEALTHY  15% OFF Off Grid Food Co Food - Visit offgridfoodco.com and use code STHEALTHY for all breakfasts, snacks, and memberships 10% OFF Sheep Feet Orthotics - Visit sheepfeethoutdoors.com and use code STHEALTHY10 10% OFF Lono Life Bone Broth - Visit lonolife.com and use code STHEALTHY10 WESTERN HUNTING SUMMIT TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!  Hunt Harvest Health is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoorsman. Checkout all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast features one of our favorite homesteader heroes, Melissa K. Norris. Creator of the Pioneering Today Podcast, author of 3 books, and a 5th generation homesteader, she lives in Western Washington - our old stomping grounds. In this podcast Melissa shares how to start preparing for the gardening season, soil. seeds, and how to think about how much food you need for a year. She is a self proclaimed Polyanna, so positive and ready to help anyone become more self sufficient! Grow a year's worth of food by using Melissa's amazing resources. To download your FREE StHealthy Dehydration and Canning Guide go here! Buy your Excalibur dehydrator today and make sure to check out all their specials, along with any kitchen or canning supplies you need on our Amazon page! 15% OFF Heather's Choice Backcountry Food - Visit our website at huntharvesthealth.com/heatherschoice and then use the code STHEALTHY  15% OFF Off Grid Food Co Food - Visit offgridfoodco.com and use code STHEALTHY for all breakfasts, snacks, and memberships 10% OFF Sheep Feet Orthotics - Visit sheepfeethoutdoors.com and use code STHEALTHY10 10% OFF Lono Life Bone Broth - Visit lonolife.com and use code STHEALTHY10 WESTERN HUNTING SUMMIT TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!  Hunt Harvest Health is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoorsman. Checkout all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Jackie! I am a new listener who has been (vegetable) gardening all my life & in the last few years added fruit trees to my repartee. I live in NW PA, tho my garden is about 30 miles away in Conneaut, Ohio, a few blocks South of Lake Erie. I listened to the show with Melissa K. Norris today & enjoyed it very much. I will definitely be listening more! (& I entered the book give away, too!) Keep up the good work! Cindy Ondish Tell us a little about yourself. The way this weird situation started is a long story where I live in NW PA I had a garden trees grew up we live amongst woods My garden got worse and worse eveyryeareveryyear tomato plans around my house separate from this my husband bought a place boat garage lot with weeds taller then me hacked them down with a cycle he noticed there was an asparagus there’s where my garden is the ground is like a gardener’s dream person who owned it before was friends there’s my garden I resisted the whole thing a bit of the time nothing grows at my house because there is no light we’re there all the time in the summer we cleared an acre out of the woods  some of it I want to turn back to woods didn’t want to cut anymore down such a gradual thing I will always had tomato plants around the house pepper plants pots on the deck it was ok I guess if I do raised beds right in the middle of the lawn gradual thing worked how wonderful this stuff grows expanded I came from an Italian family everyone grew tomatoes which is weird we canned teammates we ate a lot of pasta that’s all I really knew he came over on the boat from Italy knew about other plants my first garden out of college live in an apartment and stuff as soon as I had space I did  I have a lot of house plants I have kind of a green thumb good place to grow then at that time I grew corn whole range of things, my family never grew so nice feel like you can take care of yourself empowered I am going to the store can it grow it and can it as I had my children  got bigger trying to feed them knew what I was feeding  Tell me about your first gardening experience? How did you learn how to garden organically? 4  Tell us about something that grew well this year. 4 I was head over heels in love with parsnips always had good luck growing parsnips I know now my garden was such clay even thought I tried to work things in it if they dry out once they dry out they’re dead old timer teaching me how to grow parsnips never eaten a warship boiling water on them board over top never did the top mine would grow because my ground was so nasty and wet so I have been trying to grow them in my good garden drainage mulching them could not get parsnips to grow bummed out of it more that I read what do I have to lose let them start sprouting on the sink tedious job of picking up the sprouts biggest most beautiful start them first  plant them plant them pour boiling water over the row seeds make them float to the top waxy coating that has to get through the coating worked because my ground was so wet didn’t drain new garden is drains  my husband introduced them to me cravings for them sometimes bounty of parsnips we started out my husband cooks everything starting with a stick of butter long pieces cut out the center bitter center fry them in a butter carrots and potatoes quicker then the carrots did then I wanted to try cutting them in kind f chunks brushing them with butter get them with a little crisp brushed over the top of... Support this podcast

Are you ready to make a plan for your garden? How do you know how much you will need from your garden? How many plants should you plant? Thankfully, to get the answers to these questions, you don't have to start from scratch. Instead, take a few cues from someone who has the years of experience and research to provide you a starting point.   SHOW NOTES:   (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)   The Family Garden Plan by Melissa K. Norris: https://amzn.to/2seA2Bf   Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout.   https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off   Blog Post for this Episode: https://journeywithjill.net/117   Connect with Melissa: https://melissaknorris.com/   Connect with Jill:   Get Jill's “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup   Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/   Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Announcing the winner of the Family Garden Plan Book and if you didn't win don't forget to preorder today because it is released tomorrow and you want to get all the great bonuses that come with this book! I ordered a copy for me just for the bonuses. You can order a copy at https://melissaknorris.com/familygardenplan/ (https://melissaknorris.com/familygardenplan/) Support this podcast

What's your preference?Do you like long show notes that transcribe the full episode or do you like shorter versions? I made 2 copies of Golden Seeds From Melissa K. Norris. One I actually took notes by hand, 13 pages worth and then I typed them off. The other I just transcribed while listening. Which is your preference or do you just like to read it on the  (https://organicgardenerpodcast.com/podcast-2/pioneering-today-podcast/) ? Would you like a printed copy delivered to your home each month? (https://mikesgreengarden.files.wordpress.com/2019/12/gsi16melissanorrishandwritten.pdf) (https://mikesgreengarden.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/gsi16melissanorrispioneeringtodaypodcast-1.pdf) I'd love to know which you like better if you cold just hit reply and say long, short or website I'd really appreciate it! Don't forget to sign up to (https://mailchi.mp/9fc2f7aa40ff/familygardenplan) and leave her a 5-star review when you're done reading it! Happy New Year! Support this podcast

Are you wondering why we are rebranding ourselves as the GREEN Organic Gardener Podcast? Listen here to learn what's new! Get ready for our first episode as the (https://organicgardenerpodcast.com/podcast-2/304-the-organic-gardener-soil-food-web-expert-jeff-lowenfels/) and his new book on DIY Cannabis, from Anchorage Alaska prepare to be dazzled! Afterall what would Greta think? Love all of you green future growers out there! Do you have your climate story ready? (https://mailchi.mp/9fc2f7aa40ff/familygardenplan) And don't forget to enter to win a copy of Melissa K. Norris' new book The Family Garden Plan sign up here (https://mailchi.mp/9fc2f7aa40ff/familygardenplan) Support this podcast

Most of us, even if we have a small garden, will harvest more than we can consume fresh. Unless you want to give it all away, you will have to decide whether to let it go bad or preserve it. In this episode, Pioneering Today's Melissa K. Norris gives us the basics on how to get started in home canning. Get the show notes, resources and blog post here. 

I can vividly remember my very first year as a gardener desperately searching for gardening resources and podcasts. Sadly I didn't find many that helped me at the most basic level I needed. But there was one I listened to faithfully, and that was the Pioneering Today Podcast by Melissa K. Norris. Listen to her tips for beginning gardeners, large or small. View full show notes and visit Melissa's web site and podcast here: http://journeywithjill.net/2017/05/gardening-advice-real-life-homesteader-melissa-k-norris-beginners-garden-podcast/

Does the idea of canning your own food scare you? What do you need? What CAN you can? Will I give someone botulism and kill them???? Today I talk with Melissa K. Norris, author of The Made from Scratch Kitchen, about how to get started with canning. We talk about which foods get canned using different methods, what the basic equipment needs are and did you know there is a difference between Pressure Cookers and Pressure Canners??? Melissa teaches us about all of these things and more! Let's all give canning a try and post pictures in the comments!

Ever dreamed of being like Laura Ingalls Wilder, living off the land? Or at least being able to grow your own tomatoes without the squirrels getting them before you do? Today I talk with Melissa K. Norris, author of The Made from Scratch Kitchen, about living the pioneer life in modern times. Even if you are a city girl, she shares tips for gardening, cooking, and cleaning with wholesome ingredients that you can make today. Mentioned in this podcast: Melissa's podcast: Pioneering Today Podcast The $64 Tomato (book)