I hope this week has treated you well. For many countries restrictions are starting to recede and people are getting out and about a bit more. It's been lovely to see lots of activity in the community and we have another new arrival to meet today.


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<center><H1>Things happening in the community.</H1></center>

**I love the theme of this week's @ecotrain question of the week which asks us how we've [made a negative aspect of our life into a positive.](https://hive.blog/hive-123046/@ecotrain/ecotrain-question-of-the-week-s4e6-what-is-your-hole-in-the-bucket)**
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**The first week's entries have been rounded up for the ongoing @naturalmedicine [wild edibles challenge.](https://hive.blog/hive-120078/@naturalmedicine/bistort-kunji-and-spreen-natural-medicine-s-wild-edibles-week-1-prize-draw-last-entries-due-may-23rd) Final entries are due 23rd March, so still time to get yours in.**

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**If you're a needleworker, don't forget that the @needleworkmonday 1000HP for a month delegation drive is still going. Just post your needlework posts in the community on a Monday to go in the draw.**
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<center><H1>Welcoming Newcomers</H1></center>

I'm always excited to see newcomers to Hive and am thrilled to welcome @localgrower who's made a positive start with a [thorough introduction.](https://hive.blog/introduceyourself/@localgrower/introducing-myself-my-first-post-on-hive)
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<center><H1>Some highlights of the week</H1></center>

Locked out of his home in India and in lockdown in Portugal, it's been a bumpy journey for @eco-alex, but things are moving in the right direction as he starts to make [plans for the land purchased for the ecoVillages project.](https://hive.blog/hive-123046/@eco-alex/ecovillages-journal-24-usd6-000-euro-donation-received-to-initiate-phase-1-of-ecovillages) One yurt coming up and plans are underway for the first earthship.
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@leighscotford takes us through a [step by step on a build of compost bays,](https://hive.blog/hive-174578/@leighscotford/a-few-simple-compost-bays) a basic build that even I might manage!
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Cacti and succulent enthusiast @nikv has been [saving and re-potting a rather ferocious looking, dehydrated Fish Hook barrel cactus.](https://hive.blog/hive-183841/@nikv/lockdown-chronicles-repotting-cacti) She goes through the nitty gritty of the basic needs that so many get wrong.
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This [vegan lok-lak recipe](https://hive.blog/hive-120078/@sreypov/my-khmer-tempeh-tofu-lok-lak-recipe) from @sreypov looks to die for and she's laid it out in such an easy to follow format.
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