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A recipe/article index is now available for all 2005, 2006 2007 and 2008 back issues of New Harvest Homestead.  The index is FREE!  Write to me if you would like one or all of them.

Back issues of the New Harvest Homestead newsletter now available:

July/August 2005

The Quiet Soul:  How to really achieve that peaceful spirit                                       
Homestead Things (you could be doing)
The Vanishing Art (and unexpected blessings) of Hanging Laundry
Titus 2 Wisdom:  Loving our Children - Give them Lots of Time for Play
Growing & Using Sage
Plant a Fall Garden
In the Kitchen:  Zucchini, Blackberries, Tomatoes and more!
An Introduction to Goats
The Seasonal Saint

September/October 2005

Of Tarnished Harvest Sheaves:  Who is my neighbor?
Preparedness & the Homestead Life
Fall Harvest!  Apples, Corn, Green Beans & Pumpkins
Country Cooking from The Many Blessings Cookbook
Feeding & Identifying Wild Birds
Getting Started on Christmas Crafts & Gifts
Lessons from the Wheatfield

November/December 2005

Holy Days: Making Your Home a Refuge in a Weary World
The Blending of Holiday Hearts
In the Homestead Kitchen:  Turkey, gravy, cookies, treats!
A Sweet Potato Primer
Grow Your Own Turkey Dinner:  Raising Turkeys 101
More Homemade Gifts & Crafts

January/February 2006

Little House on the Prairie (and other fantasies)
Use it Up, Wear it Out, Make Do & Do Without -  Lessons from the Women of the Depression
The Backyard Homestead - Doing a Lot with a Little
Give Us This Day - Baking Your Family's Daily Bread
Homestead Things (you could be doing)
Choosing a Garden Seed Supplier

March/April 2006

Of Animals, Sacrifice & New Life
Keeping Dairy Goats on the Homestead
Homestead Things (you could be doing)
How Much Food Do You REALLY Need to Grow for Your Family?
Readers Share from their Gardens
Spring in the Homestead Kitchen
When Fear Meets Faith - Letting our husbands lead even when it's scary

May/June 2006

Longing for a Vintage Life - How did we get so far from home?
Apron Musings
Pies, Cobblers & Crisps!
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cherries
Keeping Chickens
Pleasing God in Simple Things

July/August 2006

Dwelling in Midian - Meeting with God in the wilderness
Washin' Day
Jams, Jellies & Preserves You Won't Find in the Market
Mid-Summer Planting
Yard Sale-ing
Homestead to Homestead

September/October 2006

Cross-Fencing the Pasture of Christ - Grace in the "non-essentials"
Heartwarming Homestead Decor
HomeWork - Making a small income from home
Using a Pressure Cooker
Crafting for Christmas
Live Storage, roots cellars, overwintering

November/December 2006

The Gentle Mothers of Christmas
Home Remedies that REALLY Work
Natural Winter Skin Care
Special & Delectable Holiday Desserts, plus leftover heaven!
Putting the garden to bed for winter, plus the history of the American Chestnut tree
Till Shiloh Comes - Worship the Prince of Peace

January/February 2007

Our Homestead Story (Part 1)
The Tremendous Blessings of Titus 2 Meetings
In the Homestead Kitchen - Rib sticking, tummy warming comfort food
Selecting a Grain Mill
Simple, Economical Homemade Cleaners
The Family Cow
A review of the e-book Fast & Healthy Menus for Moms

March/April 2007

Our Homestead Story (Part 2)
Big Gardening Issue! - Readers share how their gardens grow
Make Your Own Yogurt
Spring Greens & Easter Morning Delights
Bread Making Basics with Marilyn Moll of The Urban Homemaker
Chickens 101 - Getting your little flock started
No Occasion for Reproach - The role and responsibilities of young mothers in the church

May/June 2007

A Mother's Persevering Love - Never underestimate God's ability to use you to reach your children
A Mother's Birthright by Lorrie Flem - Don't sell your birthright for a pot of worldy stew
Making Candles
In the Homestead Kitchen - Strawberry delights and basic cooking class
Kitchen Maidens - Readers share their favorite kitchen gadgets
Growing Shelling Peas

July/August 2007

Cultivating a Quiet Soul
God's Goodness on the Homestead - encouraging and inspiring stories of how the Lord is leading families to their own little homesteads, or blessing them right where they are!
Homestead Things (you could be doing) - Crafting with nature - learn to weave wheat
Saving Money at the Market
Preserving the Harvest through Dehydrating
Favorite Sandwich Fixin's & Salads
Fire Up those Canners!  - Time for canning all those fruits and veggies coming out of the garden!
Puttin' Up Corn 
Homestead Dawgs 

September/October 2007

The Day of Small Things – Don’t underestimate the power of small miracles from the hand of God

Homemade Christmas Gifts - Our annual avalanche of ideas from readers for creating heartwarming, homemade gifts for family and friends.

Handcrafted Soapmaking – Two knowledgeable soapmakers share their methods and recipes for making your own bars at home.

 Finding Your Little Piece of Heaven – Questions to ask and points to ponder ­before you make that all-important decision to purchase a parcel of land.

The Harvest Kitchen – The kitchen is busy in autumn!  Recipes for using up the bountiful fruits and vegetables coming out of the garden. 

 A Harvest Primer - How do you know when to pick apples, pumpkin & squash, green beans, carrots, and other goodies from the garden?  A brief primer on when to harvest your crops.

November/December 2007

 The Compassion of Christ - He took on flesh to suffer with us and conquer death

 Thankful Hearts - NHH readers share what they are thankful for 

 Making the Holidays Meaningful - Gift ideas for children, traditions that bond families and how we deck the halls

 Cranberries 101 - An history of this festive fruit from the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers, plus recipes!

 In the Holiday Homestead Kitchen - We are cooking & baking up a storm!  Potluck favorites, Christmas cookies and Marilyn Molls wheat bread variations.

January/February 2008

Remember Grandma - Remembering her special wisdom and ways

Stocking the Homestead library - All time favorite books for living the homestead life

Everyday Breads - Making your own crackers, hamburger buns, bagels and more

Bread Machine Magic - Quick and easy way to make homemade breads

Using a Wood Cookstove & Cast Iron Cookware

The Garden Plan - Readers share how they are getting ready for the growing season

March/April 2008

Christians & the Environment - Homestead women are already "green"
Making Rag Rugs
Homestead Weddings - Readers share how they did it for a fraction of the cost
Amazing Granola - Wholesome & filling
Getting Your Seeds Started -
How to Sell at the Farmer's Market
Chickens & Goats

May/June 2008

Special Issue Dedicated to Young Mothers!

How do you do it all? - Moms get real about life
Dealing with criticism
Where are the mentors?
Healthy Eating - Giving your family the best for less
Marital Stress
Finances - Radio Host Dave Ramsey gives us his plan for financial peace
Babies! - Pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, baby tips!

July/August 2008

Homesteading in the City & the "Burbs"
Getting Started in Cpinning
Favorite Summer Fare
A "Pick Your Own" Primer for U-Pick Farms
Grow Your Own Chickens - Hatching Chicks

September/October 2008

It's Not About the Money
She Extends Her Hand to the Poor
Carding Fiber
Canning Main Dishes & Convenience Foods
Just Like Mama's - Heirloom Recipes to Treasure
Gardening Successes & Failures
Supporting Fellow Believers in Business
Hunkering Down for Winter

November/December 2008

The Gifts of God (His are the Best)
Holiday Meditations
Easy Entertaining for the Unexpected Guest
Homespun & Handcrafted Gifts
Holiday Menus & Recipes
A Pumpkin Primer
The Perfect Bird
Keeping it Clean - Strategies for Holiday Homekeeping

January/February 2009 - Back to Basics Issue!

Readers share what it means to live the homestead life
Essentials for the homestead kitchen
Garden advice for beginners
Barnyard basics

March/April 2009

Mission Field on Your Doorstep
Practical Crafting
Versatile Spinach
Saving & Starting Seeds
Bee Keeping
Raising Animals for Meat

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