Welcome to a new month as we head into autumn or spring, depending on where you are. For me it should be spring, but this cold spell makes me feel like I'm on the other side of the world again!

Things happening in the community.

It's a new month so, of course, Hive account@simplymike's gardening journal challenge is in full swing, for you to share what's been happening in your garden in september.

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Welcoming Newcomers

A newcomer to the Hive side, Hive account@thediyworld blogged a couple of years ago on Steem, but has come back to give Hive a go. I hope we can show what improvements have been made since the old blockchain and give this off grid homesteader the attention he deserves!

A fresher newcomer is Hive account@knit-stich-witch, who landed here this week and has found and introduced herself to the @needleworkmonday community as an avid knitter and salvager of yarn!

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Some highlights of the week

I found this a thoroughly fascinating walk through on bonsai pruning from Hive account@creativetruth. Even if you aren't interested in bonsai, a lot can be learnt about plants, as their features are discussed during this process.

It turns out that container gardening on a budget can get quite creative. Hive account@homestead-guru gives us 7 different ideas for DIY container gardening.

When you keep chickens, you're always on the lookout for new recipes for eggs in those abundant months. This is why Hive account@myscribble's Turkish menemen recipe caught my eye.

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