Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Lotus Garden Newsletter for Homesteaders. 3rd March 2021

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We're well into a new year and a new season is starting already. Have you been preparing for a new growing season?

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Things happening in the community.

**This week the @ecotrain question of the week is short and simple: [What is your message to the world?](https://hive.blog/hive-123046/@ecotrain/ecotrain-question-of-the-week-5-6-what-is-your-message-to-the-world) As usual, the answer is probably not as simple as the question. Or is it?**

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**@pennsif's [sustainability curation digest](https://hive.blog/palnet/@pennsif/pennsif-s-sustainability-curation-digest-for-msp-week-ending-28-february-2021) continues to bring us more sustainable content features.**

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Welcoming Newcomers

Although @bulldog-joy has been knocking about on Hive for a few weeks now, I feel we've really gotten to know a bit more about the woman behind the account with her [ introduction in the Natural Medicine community.](https://hive.blog/hive-120078/@bulldog-joy/the-fears-we-face-my-introduction-to-the-natural-medicine-community-and-officially-to-hive)
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Some highlights of the week

Sadly, @knownassam's young goat lost her first baby, but life goes on and the milk still flows. So Sam has been [teaching her how to milk.](https://hive.blog/hive-114308/@knownassam/teaching-emerald-how-to-milk) No easy task for a skittish goat, but patience pays off.
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I have tried propagating new lemongrass plants from my main one before, with no success. So I was pleased to come across these tips from @olaunlimited on [separating and propagating new lemongrass plants.](https://hive.blog/hive-120078/@olaunlimited/diy-new-beginning-propagating-the-lemon-grass-leaf)
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When you're living in a hot dry climate, shade is high on the agenda for your garden. Natural shade is far superior to manmade and @breezin takes us on a [walk through the beginnings of a produce rich natural canopy.](https://hive.blog/hive-110490/@breezin/eosdqigk)
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We all need the occasional treat in our lives, but with more and more people facing an intolerance to wheat, cakes can feel out of reach. @nainaztengra comes to the rescue with [a gluten free almond cupcake recipe.](https://hive.blog/hive-120586/@nainaztengra/healthy-gluten-free-almond-cupcakes-for-deserts)
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Originally posted here: https://hive.blog/hive-120078/@naturalmedicine/lotus-garden-newsletter-for-homesteaders-3rd-march-2021

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