Don’t Transplant These Crops—Why Direct Seeding Works Better w/ Don Tipping
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Join me with Don Tipping from Siskiyou Seeds as we discuss direct sowing methods for seeds. You’ll also want to catch his tips on how to keep weeds out of the garden, and his brilliant hack for using a flamethrower without ruining your seedlings. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit Grab your Modern Homesteading Conference tickets here and use code "MKN15" for 15% off at checkout:
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Lard for Sunburn & SPF? What They Don’t Tell You About Skin Care
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Join me with Farrow Skincare’s Charles Mayfield as we discuss the benefits of tallow and lard for skincare, especially pre-sun and post-sun skincare. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit Check out Farrow Skincare and get 15% off your purchase with coupon code “Melissa15”:
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Thinking About Getting a Herding Dog? WATCH THIS FIRST
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If you're looking to get a farm dog, you may be wondering which farm dog breeds are best. This can vary based on many factors, from your needs, your property and your time commitment to training the dog. Listen to this podcast interview with Jordyn Kelly from Working Aussies Homestead. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit This podcast is sponsored by Azure Standard. For first-time Azure customers, you can get 15% off your first order of $100 or more by using coupon code "MELISSA15" at checkout:
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EP #466 Preserve More, Waste Less: Proven Homestead Tips for Long-Lasting Success
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Join us for this month’s Homestead Kitchen Round Table as we talk about our favorite preservation methods and tips for getting our fresh produce preserved for the year while minimizing the stress. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit Be sure to sign up for the upcoming Homestead Kitchen Crash Course. During this FREE 5-day workshop you’ll learn to preserve the harvest, stock the pantry and ditch the grocery store, one jar at a time! And finally, grab my updated edition of Home and Hand Made with over 100+ recipes and tutorials for filling your...
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EP #465 - Mennonite Traditions for Simple Meals & Stronger Families w/ Ruthanne
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We’re continuing the conversation of from-scratch cooking today with RuthAnn Zimmerman. Both of us agree that cooking from scratch does not mean you’re slaving away in the kitchen all day long, nor does it mean everything you eat has to be made from scratch. Listen to today’s podcast on implementing Mennonite traditions to create simple meals and stronger families. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit This podcast is sponsored by Azure Standard. For first-time Azure customers, you can get 15% off your first order of $100 or more by using coupon code...
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How to Get Homemade Meals on the Table When You're Busy - EP #464
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Struggling to make healthy, from-scratch meals during a busy week? In this episode of the Homestead Kitchen Round Table, Melissa is joined by Rachel, Michelle, and Sophia to share real-food batch cooking tips, time-saving kitchen strategies, and practical meal-planning ideas for busy families—whether you’re cooking for two or ten. Say goodbye to last-minute processed meals and hello to nourishing food made simple. 🔗 Get all the resources mentioned at: This podcast is sponsored by Azure Standard. For first-time Azure customers, you can get 15% off your first order of $100 or more...
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EP:463 Timing is Everything: The Secret to More Powerful Herbal Remedies
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Enjoy this podcast interview with Bevin Cohen as we discuss many medicinal herbs, their uses and the best time to harvest various herbs for the most medicinal properties. Though this post isn't an extensive look at each herb, if you'd like to learn more, be sure to grab a copy of Bevin's book, to learn more! In his book, he shares 48 various herbs you can focus on throughout the seasons to deepen your understanding and usage of herbs for culinary, cosmetic and medicinal purposes. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit Also, grab your tickets to the … Bevin...
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EP: 462 Foraging Freedom: Find Wild Mushrooms & Cut Your Grocery Bill
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From a preparedness standpoint, knowing how to identify and properly harvest and prepare wild edibles means you'll be able to feed yourself (and your family) if ever the need arises. In this podcast interview, Whitney (The Appalachian Forager) and I are discussing some common foraging basics to keep you safe, as well as some basic mushroom identification tips you'll want to study before you go out foraging. Harvest to Table Magazine (get your copy here): Whitney's book, Go Forth and Forage: https://geni.us/GoForthandForage For more information and any links mentioned in today’s...
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Herbal Wisdom Roundtable: Our Best Remedies & Why They Work
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Join me for another Roundtable podcast with my guests Michelle, Rachel and Sophia as we discuss all things herbalism. From growing new varieties of medicinal herbs to how to get our resistant family members to use herbal remedies. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit
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EP: 460 Mastering Money on the Homestead: Budgeting & Debt-Free Living with Popcorn Finance
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Join me for this podcast interview with Chris Browning of Popcorn Finance as we discuss the importance of budgeting, saving and planning for the future. He’s sharing his best tips for how to get out of debt and create a life that will sustain your homesteading dreams for the future. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit This podcast is sponsored by Azure Standard. For first-time Azure customers, you can get 15% off your first order of $100 or more by using coupon code "MELISSA15" at checkout:
info_outlineEvaluating where we're spending our time, especially when we feel overwhelmed, is extremely important for anyone, but especially homesteaders. Not only do I share tips on how to evaluate activities when you don't have enough time but also what you need to know about the podcast moving forward (and no worries, it's not the last episode but it is the last Wednesday episode for the time being). To dive deeper with me check out the Pioneering Today Academy here while we're still open for new members https://melissaknorris.com/waitlist