Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Biodynamic techniques are based on the recognition that plants are intimately connected with and depend on soil that is alive and vital. Through nurturing and caring for the soil, you will be able to grow quality produce that has vitality and more flavor.
Sharing its principles, methods, and techniques with organic farming, biodynamic agriculture also acknowledged that plant growth is affected by planetary influences, such as the waxing and waning of the Moon.
Whether you are an experienced gardener or new, this book offers accessible tips on:
- Favorable times for planting, harvesting, and growing
- Ways to combat pests and diseases
- Building soil furtility -- crop change and rotation
- How the planets and stars affect plant growth
This is a practical guide for anyone who wants to garden or farm in true harmony with the forces of nature.
Synopsis
Biodynamic techniques recognise that plant life is intimately bound up with the life of the soil; that the soil itself is alive and that the degree of vitality influences the health of the crops. You will soon be able to grow quality produce which possesses vitality and has the highest flavour, through the nurture of the soil.Whether you are an experienced gardener or not, whether or not you have used permaculture or grown organic produce before, this book offers valuable, easily accessible tips