Lotus Garden Newsletter for Homesteaders. 28th October 2020

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Is it just me, or has it been quiet on the homesteading front? Except maybe for the lovely @goldenoakfarm who's had a tough run of late, but helpers have volunteered in this time of crisis for her family. Her quick, regular updates give a real insight into the reality of homestead life.

Things happening in the community.

**Don't forget that October is mental health awareness month. @naturalmedicine now have a @hivebuzz badge that can be earned by [shining a light on mental health.](https://hive.blog/mentalhealth/@naturalmedicine/earn-a-new-badge-on-hive-buzz-shine-light-on-mental-health-issues)**

**Also in support of mental health awareness is @ecotrain with this week's question of the week being about [shining a light on mental health issues.](https://hive.blog/hive-123046/@ecotrain/ecotrain-question-of-the-week-24-shine-light-on-mental-health-issues-with-hivebuzz-and-naturalmedicine)**

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Some highlights of the week

Converting a garden or land to growing food isn't a quick and easy project, especially in a busy life. @wholeself-in is [building a food forest in Florida one island at a time,](https://hive.blog/hive-114308/@wholeself-in/build-a-food-forest-one-island-at-a-time) to make the conversion more manageable. This article is packed with ideas. [

](https://hive.blog/hive-114308/@wholeself-in/build-a-food-forest-one-island-at-a-time)

On the homestead nothing goes to waste and @sustainablyyours has been [preserving the green tomatoes before the cold weather takes them out.](https://hive.blog/hive-125669/@sustainablyyours/canning-pickled-green-tomatoes) [

](https://hive.blog/hive-125669/@sustainablyyours/canning-pickled-green-tomatoes)

@plantstoplanks is cooking and this time it's [lion's mane mushrooms.](https://hive.blog/hive-120078/@plantstoplanks/backyardforaginglionsmanemushroomsagemfortheplatethebody-4sgm1suhcsmrvc8kt1qd) However, it's more than just a post about that, it's a discussion on how we cook things that can make or break a love of a certain for and either expand our experiences or reduce them. [

](https://hive.blog/hive-120078/@plantstoplanks/backyardforaginglionsmanemushroomsagemfortheplatethebody-4sgm1suhcsmrvc8kt1qd)

The ever practical @homestead-guru offers [3 summer maintenance tips for the homestead.](https://hive.blog/gardening/@homestead-guru/3-summer-maintenance-tips-for-your-homestead) [

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