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Come do morning chores and hang out with me on this sunny day! If you like videos like this and want to see more from me, please let me know in the comments! ********************** Links Mentioned: - Epic Gardening Seed Starting Trays (use code "MELISSAKNORRIS5" for 5% off your order!): https://melissaknorris.com/epic-gardening-5 - My General Store for mugs, tea towels, aprons and other merch: https://melissaknorris.com/products/ - Premeire 1 Poultry Netting: ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Go to https://getfarmish.com/MELISSAK or visit the app store to download Farmish and get started buying and selling homegrown produce, backyard chicken eggs, honey, plants, trees, garden supplies, and more. ********************** We're trimming our Scottish Hyland cow's hooves this week! Since these cows are used to the rocky highlands of Scotland, they need extra attention when it comes to hoof care. To read more on raising Scottish Hyland cows, visit this blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/scottish-highlander-cows/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Ditch the store-bought ranch dressing. This homemade cultured buttermilk ranch dressing is one the whole family will love. Plus, you can make it in about five minutes flat with a few ingredients you may already have on hand! LINKS MENTIONED: - Printable buttermilk ranch dressing recipe: https://melissaknorris.com/buttermilk-ranch-dressing/ - Cultured buttermilk recipe: https://melissaknorris.com/how-to-make-real-buttermilk/ - Homemade ranch seasoning mix: https://melissaknorris.com/homemade-spice-mixes-and-herb-blends/ - Fermented lemons recipe: https://melissaknorris.com/how-to-store-lemons-for-a-year-fermented-lemons/ - Azure Standard - Grab all your spices and herbs in bulk from Azure Standard! For first time Azure Standard customers, use coupon code "Melissa10" for 10% off your first order of $50 or more: https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

If you're growing elderberries, it's important to know how to prune elderberry bushes for maximum growth. In today's video, I'm showing you how to do light and hard pruning as well as how to transplant and keep elderberry off-shoots from taking over an area. I'm also sharing my newest favorite seed-starting tool, as well as how I'm using cold-frames in the garden to get a jump-start on the growing season. To learn more about pruning elderberry bushes, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/how-to-prune-elderberry-bushes-for-maximum-growth ********************** Links Mentioned: - Seed Starting Trays from Epic Gardening (Use code "MELISSAKNORRIS5 for 5% off your order!): https://melissaknorris.com/epic-gardening-5 - Greenhouse Megastore Cold Frame: https://www.greenhousemegastore.com/products/biostar-premium-cold-frame?_pos=1&_sid=15dcf62a0&_ss=r - In-person Workshop at the Norris Farmstead in May: https://melissaknorris.lpages.co/grow-your-own-food-workshop-2023/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Learn how to can chicken with this safe and easy method that requires zero cooking ahead of time. This is a great way to clear your freezers and create a delicious, shelf-stable canned chicken that's perfect for easy weeknight dinners. Get the full canning directions and printable recipe on the blog: https://melissaknorris.com/how-to-can-chicken-raw-pack-method/ ********************** Shop This Post: - Azure Standard (use code "Pioneering10" for 10% off your first order of $50 or more!): https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard - All American Pressure Canner: https://melissaknorris.com/all-american-pressure-canner - Presto Pressure Canner: https://melissaknorris.com/presto-pressure-canner - ForJars Canning Lids (use code "Modern10" to get 10% off your order!): https://melissaknorris.com/forjars-canning-lids ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Learn to make this homemade bao bun recipe using a steamer basket (or other methods) and your wood stove (or your stovetop). These pillowy dumplings are so delicious and you can have homemade bread with just a few minutes of hands-on time. Grab the full recipe (and steamer basket alternatives) here: https://melissaknorris.com/easiest-homemade-bao-bun-recipe/ Grab my master dough recipe here: https://melissaknorris.com/pioneering-today-bake-your-own-bread-no-kneading/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Learn these tips for boosting your immune system naturally! For more tips, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/8-tips-for-strengthening-your-immune-system-naturally/ Join me for my free herb training here: https://melissaknorris.com/herb-class And be sure to check out Azure Standard (first time customers get 10% off their order of $50 or more using code "Pioneering10" at checkout): https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard ********************** Links Mentioned: - Fermented Pickles: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/old-fashioned-salt-and-water-fermented-pickles/ - Homemade Yogurt: https://melissaknorris.com/make-yogurt-home/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Learn to propagate and grow elderberry from cuttings on a budget! That's right, if you have access to an elderberry bush, you can obtain cuttings and easily root and grow your own elderberry bush for free! For more information and additional resources, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/growing-elderberry-from-cuttings/ Check out all our in-person workshops for 2023 here: https://melissaknorris.com/event-workshop/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Storing a year's worth of food takes creativity, especially when you don't have a designated pantry. For years, I didn't have one, but last year we finally added on to our house and build my dream pantry. For more information, check out the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/pantry-items-to-always-have-on-hand/ It's not huge, but it's mighty! Come see the reveal with this pantry tour, and catch some of my favorite items that I purchase from Azure Standard (the sponsor of this video). Don't forget to grab 10% off your first Azure Standard order (minimum $50 purchase) by using code "Pioneering10" at checkout: https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard ********************** Links Mentioned: - Azure Standard (use code "Pioneering10" for 10% off for first-time customers - $50 minimum purchase required): https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard - Homemade Hot Cocoa Recipe (and video): https://melissaknorris.com/homemade-hot-cocoa-mix/ - How I store potatoes in the ground (no root cellar): https://melissaknorris.com/how-to-harvest-and-store-potatoes/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Learn how to store lemons for an entire year with this fermented lemon recipe. You can use the lemons just like fresh lemons and the taste is incredible! For step-by-step instructions, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/how-to-store-lemons-for-a-year-fermented-lemons/ ********************** Links Mentioned: - Redmond Real Salt (use code "Pioneering" for 15% off your order): https://melissaknorris.com/redmond-salt - Harvest to Table (Seasonal Recipes Digital Magazine): https://melissaknorris.com/basic - Everything Worth Preserving Book: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

If you missed the podcast update where I shared about Clover, our milk cow, and her last days here on the farm, then you can check that out here: https://melissaknorris.com/signs-to-watch-for-with-an-expecting-cow/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Welcome to another edition of our monthly gardening feature. As we're heading into February, a lot of us are excitedly gathering our seeds and possibly even getting seeds started indoors. Here's everything I'm doing in February! For any links mentioned and additional resources, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/gardening-in-february/ Grow Your Own Food Workshop: https://melissaknorris.com/product/gardenworkshop/ Check out the Harvest to Table Magazine here: https://melissaknorris.com/basic ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Learn how to test the pH levels of your soil and amend acidic or alkaline soil to grow the healthiest plants possible. Healthy plants mean less work, which we can all agree is a good thing. For more information and additional links and resources, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/how-to-test-soil-ph/ Find out about our upcoming workshops on the Norris Farmstead here: https://melissaknorris.com/event-workshop/ Redmond Soil Test Kits (use code "PIONEERINGTODAY" for 15% off at checkout): https://melissaknorris.com/redmond-soil-test-kit ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning #soiltest #soil #gardeningtips Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Have you ever seen a Scottish Highlander cow? They're so adorable! We're just now learning about these beef and dairy cows from Scotland as we have acquired three Scottish Highlanders to raise. For more information, check out the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/scottish-highlander-cows ********************** Links Mentioned: - Modern Homesteading Conference: https://modernhomesteading.com/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

There are many signs to watch for with an expecting cow. This is my first dairy cow, and her name is Clover. She is due soon, so we have been watching her every day and almost every hour to ensure she has all she needs and catch any dangers that might be looming. For more on what to know when your cow is expecting, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/signs-to-watch-for-with-an-expecting-cow/ ********************** Links Mentioned: - Azure Standard - This video is sponsored by Azure Standard. They have many other products besides produce and groceries. In fact they have a large animal supply and we love the organic alfalfa pellets. You can check them out with this link and, get 10% off your first order of $50 or more using code "Pioneering10" at checkout: https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass #dairycows #pregnantcow #cows For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Fresh vegetables from the garden in the middle of January? Sound too good to be true? We've had snow and single-digit temperatures, but I'm still harvesting some crops without a greenhouse, row cover, or even hoop house! If that's not something to get excited about, I don't know what it is. Come see what it is and how we do it watching the video (or visiting the blog post) on how to learn everything I'm doing in the garden in January, and make sure you catch our other gardening-by-month posts. Visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/gardening-in-january ********************** Links Mentioned: - Varieties of Brussel Sprouts - https://melissaknorris.com/how-to-grow-brussel-sprouts/ - How Much to Plant Per Person Guide - https://melissaknorris.com/seasonalplantingguide - Seed Starting Guide - https://melissaknorris.lpages.co/seed-starting-blueprint/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

What's the best thing to do when you're canning and realize you don't have enough product to fill the last jar? Here are my solutions to make sure you end up with a safe home-canned product that will be safe for you and your family. For more information and other canning safety posts, visit the blog here: https://melissaknorris.com/canning-headspace ********************** Shop This Post: Handmade: https://melissaknorris.com/book/hand-made/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/ **********

The Norris Farmstead is fully renovated and ready for bookings! Come watch the before and after, then be sure to book a night with us! For more info, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/our-new-40-acre-homestead/ Book a night at the Norris Farmstead here: https://NorrisFarmstead.com ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

In the dead of winter, there aren't a lot of options for making a colorful flower bouquet here in the Pacific Northwest. That's why I was thrilled to learn how to take evergreen cuttings along with other bushes to create a beautiful and festive winter bouquet, perfect for adding that special touch to the home during the holidays (great for the Thanksgiving or Christmas table). For the full DIY tutorial, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/diy-winter-bouquet ********************** Links Mentioned: - Growing Cut Flowers Podcast: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/how-to-grow-cut-flowers/ ********************** Shop This Post: - Felco Pruning Snips: https://melissaknorris.com/felco ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

It's easy to make this homemade chocolate gravy recipe, and pouring it over homemade flaky buttermilk biscuits, pancakes, or waffles makes for a wonderful Christmas treat. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/chocolate-gravy ********************** Links Mentioned: - Azure Standard (Use code "Pioneering10" for first time orders of $50 or more to receive 10% off): https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard - Homemade Vanilla Extract: https://melissaknorris.com/homemade-vanilla-extract/ - Flaky Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe: https://melissaknorris.com/how-to-make-easy-flaky-buttermilk-biscuits/ ********************** Shop This Post: - Hand Made book: https://melissaknorris.com/handmade-book ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

I love to make this stove top potpourri recipe this fall and Christmas time of year. The simmer pot recipe is so simple! I love the way it scents the house. There can be cinnamon, orange, and even lemon scents in the air. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/christmas-stovetop-potpourri ********************** Shop This Post: - Cinnamon Sticks Bulk Azure Standard (for first-time customers, use coupon code "Pioneering10" on orders over $50 to save 10%): https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

My absolute favorite new kitchen appliance to make tomato sauce and strain juice is the Weston Roma Tomato Press. It's not electric but simply a machine that is hand-cranked to make the sauce. It separates the skins and seeds for you. I bought mine at Lehman's. To grab your Weston Tomato Press, go here and search "Weston Tomato Press" (that link will get you $5 off a purchase of $75 or more!): https://melissaknorris.com/lehmans-weston-tomato-press For more information, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/weston-tomato-press ********************** Links Mentioned: - FREE Pressure Canning Training video series: https://melissaknorris.com/pressure-canning/ - Roasted Tomato Sauce (video and recipe): https://melissaknorris.com/make-can-tomato-sauce-waterbath-pressure-canning/ ********************** Shop This Post: - My Aprons & my new Everything Worth Preserving flour sack towels: https://melissaknorris.com/products/ - My book Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/book/everything-worth-preserving/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

How do you store green tomatoes so they'll continue to ripen? Here is a super simple and easy old-time method to store fresh tomatoes long-term. Enjoy garden tomatoes for many months, well into the winter, without any type of food preservation. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/storing-green-tomatoes ********************** Links Mentioned: - Black Strawberry Tomato: https://www.rareseeds.com/black-strawberry-tomato - How to Store Potatoes Without a Root Cellar: https://melissaknorris.com/how-to-harvest-and-store-potatoes/ ********************** Shop This Post: - Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

This month it's gardening in November! Though there's not much growing in the garden anymore, there's still plenty to be done, including cleanup and preparations for next year's garden. This is my monthly gardening feature, where I show you everything I'm doing in the garden month-by-month! For links and other helpful posts, visit the BLOG here: https://melissaknorris.com/gardening-in-november ********************** Links Mentioned: - Pumpkin Roll Recipe: https://melissaknorris.com/pumpkin-roll-recipe-from-grandma-with-fresh-pumpkin/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

What does pressure canning actually do to bone broth? There's a lot of debate on whether pressure canning destroys all of the good properties (like gelatin and collagen) in bone broth. Let's find out if that's true. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/does-pressure-canning-ruin-bone-broth ********************** Links Mentioned: - How to Safely Can Bone Broth: https://melissaknorris.com/how-to-can-bone-broth-at-home/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/