Lotus Garden Newsletter for Homesteaders. 24th March 2021

[naturalmedicine]

As spring emerges in the northern hemisphere we're starting to see more action in the gardens there. Have you got lots of things happening ready for the summer season?

Things happening in the community.

Balance Challenge running. There is still plenty of time to get your entries in.For the month of the equinox, @naturalmedicine has the

priorities what are yours?The @ecotrain question of the week asks about

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Welcoming Newcomers

Please welcome @libra.gardener to the fold. A seasoned blogger who has begun sharing here on Hive.

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Some highlights of the week

the prettiest foragable I've come across, water hyacinth.

but is fate now pushing her to taking the challenge on fully herself?



Hoesteading isn't all sunshine and bountiful crops. There is a lot of planning and reviewing that also goes into it behind the scenes.



Gluten free and dairy free Anzac biscuits?

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Don't mind if I do! Thank you @aellas for sharing this yummy recipe.We often envision homesteading as growing and raising your own food, but a big part of it is also foraging and knowing about the wild foods that surround you. For the last couple of years, @justinparke and his family have been stranded in Suriname. With a climate similar to their familiar Cambodia, they have been able to recognise some of the edibles growing wild around them and can supplement a meagre income with foraged items. This time it's possibly Bee keeping can be a daunting prospect, even when it's something you want to do. @riverflows thought she'd found a perfect compromise and it certainly introduced her to the wonders of the hive, @nateonsteemit has been taking stock and looking ahead.

Comments

[justinparke]

Monkey-B and I thank you for the feature, foraging has never been so rewarding. It's a reason to leave the house, good exercise, educational, and of course we get to eat free food. I need to go check out @libra.gardener.

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[consciousangel7]

I love the content on here so much, you all inspire me 💜

[gurseerat]

Thanks for sharing
Welcome to hive @libra.gardener

[moex-photografy]

Regarding this community, I think I would like to discuss some things with you or with the team. I think this community can develop more than we think. It is an interesting and rewarding community.
If you wish and have free time, maybe we can chat via discord:
Hello @naturalmedicine🙏 https://discord.gg/7v7EbPQR

Thank you...! 🙏🌿