The most frequently asked questions about compost are: The answers to these are fairly straightforward: respectively, they are: Composting is one of the least understood processes undertaken by the gardener and farmer. Basically, we are assembling a range of components which have the maximum possible capacity to support the growth and reproduction of bacteria and […]
There are many basalt quarries around Australia. These quarries supply both structural rock used in wall building, facades and fencing for example and “blue metal” as concrete aggregate, road base, filter beds and “back filler”. Some of these quarries contain basalt high in paramagnetism, a strong plant growth stimulant when applied to soils as “crusher […]
Between the Leaves Newsletter March 2025
Agriculture, horticulture and food production sectors This pack covers messaging and promotional material for the 2025 Churchill Fellowship application round. It is intended to help organisations let potential Churchill Fellows know of the opportunity, and help find the next batch of amazing projects that will have an impact. Key audience Key facts: Sponsorships People […]
Between the Leaves Newsletter February 2025
A recently released study published in the journal Neurology has pointed out the dangers of processed meats and their link to a higher dementia risk due to the inclusion of nitrates and sodium. These help give the meat its red colouring. The effects on brain health are pointed to as well as already known factors […]
Known as an obnoxious weed, the stinging nettle; it is hard to kill; it does not even have a flower worth looking at; and it grows where rubbish lies. Not an attractive picture! Now that I come to think of it, however, it does usually keep out of well-worked beds; and, although it does grow […]
The biodynamic tree spray or paste is used extensively for trees, shrubs and berries on trunk and twig. In some cases, it is also used on leaves. If it is made carefully, it can stick top the bark a long time. Sometimes a small percentage of other materials are put with it and then it […]
Nature is an altruistic giver. We do not receive an invoice for payment from the soil; nor from a wheat crop or a cow or a tomato plant. Biodynamics is based on our being the initial giver, both in a physical sense and by imagination and intent. Nature’s manifestation via reproduction and growth (cocreation) then […]
Between the Leaves Newsletter December 2024
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