Steps for converting from conventional and organic biological to biodynamic agriculture

Certification Several organisations administer biodynamic certification within Australia, adhering to the National Organic and Biodynamic Standards. The Australian Organic and Biodynamic Standards require that a biodynamic soil preparation is sprayed […]
In praise of valerian (507)

John Hodgkinson Lately, I have found myself preoccupied with the Valerian preparation. Its stimulation of phosphorus availability in the sprayed environment is most intriguing, the Valerian flowers themselves being devoid […]
Biodynamic talk at Bellingen Autumn Plant Fair

Biodynamic Agriculture Australia will be attending the Bellingen Autumn Plant Fair on Saturday 11 March 2023, with lots of information, products, and an informative talk on stage from 10am with […]
February 2023

Between the Leaves-February 2023
Earthing: a Biodynamic Gardening Novel by Kaye Groves

Book Review By: John Hodgkinson I had trouble putting down this intriguing, unpretentious book, and read it in three sessions over two days. At first I found it troubling that […]
A biodynamic inspired journey

By Kaz Selbie I love spontaneity. Some say it’s the Gemini in me, but I think it has more to do with living in my now and doing what my […]
The low and high octaves of biodynamics

By John Hodgkinson On a mundane level, biodynamics is relatively straightforward, and its practical challenges are fairly easily met. The single, most important challenge from this angle is actually “doing” […]
Interpreting Keats’ Antipodean Astro Calendar – additional guidelines

John Hodgkinson 1. When to apply soil and atmospheric sprays• apply biodynamic soil sprays (500, Soil Activator, Combined Soil Activator, Manure Concentrate, Winter Horn Clay, Fermented 508) on DESCENDING MOON. […]
November 2022

Between the Leaves 2022-11
The case for Paramagnetic Tower Systems

The case for paramagnetism: biodynamics could save the world – with a little help from energy towers and paramagnetic rock dusts. John Hodgkinson Since reading Paramagnetism by Philip Callahan and Secrets […]