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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!

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