Episodes

  • Leaving the Homestead: What Every Homesteader Needs to Know Before Stepping Away
    Jun 13 2025

    So you want to go on vacation or you need to leave town for a few days... but you have a homestead. Feel like you're stuck? Listen to today’s podcast with four fellow homesteading moms as we share our tips and tricks for how we prepare to leave our homesteads. Plus, the commonly forgotten tasks!

    For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/471

    Grab your tickets to the Modern Homesteading Conference here and use coupon code MKN15 for 15% off: https://modernhomesteading.com/

    Be sure to check out my dehydrating mini course and all my other classes here: https://melissaknorris.com/classes/

    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: https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard

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    30 mins
  • The Hidden Layer of Homestead Security: Why Community May Be Your Best Defense
    Jun 6 2025

    In this podcast, we're discussing the hidden layers of homestead security and why community may be your best defense. When we talk about defense, many people think about locks, cameras, etc. But what if your greatest security wasn't a thing but a who?

    For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/470

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    47 mins
  • Don’t Transplant These Crops—Why Direct Seeding Works Better w/ Don Tipping
    May 30 2025

    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 https://melissaknorris.com/469

    Grab your Modern Homesteading Conference tickets here and use code "MKN15" for 15% off at checkout: https://modernhomesteading.com

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    50 mins
  • Lard for Sunburn & SPF? What They Don’t Tell You About Skin Care
    May 22 2025

    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 https://melissaknorris.com/468

    Check out Farrow Skincare and get 15% off your purchase with coupon code “Melissa15”: https://farrow.life/

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    50 mins
  • Thinking About Getting a Herding Dog? WATCH THIS FIRST
    May 16 2025

    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 https://melissaknorris.com/467

    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: https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard

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    44 mins
  • EP #466 Preserve More, Waste Less: Proven Homestead Tips for Long-Lasting Success
    May 2 2025

    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 https://melissaknorris.com/466

    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! https://melissaknorris.com/crash

    And finally, grab my updated edition of Home and Hand Made with over 100+ recipes and tutorials for filling your home with handmade goodies! https://melissaknorris.com/handmade

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    43 mins
  • EP #465 - Mennonite Traditions for Simple Meals & Stronger Families w/ Ruthanne
    Apr 18 2025

    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 https://melissaknorris.com/465

    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: https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • How to Get Homemade Meals on the Table When You're Busy - EP #464
    Apr 11 2025

    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: https://melissaknorris.com/464

    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: https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard

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    26 mins
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