Supercharge your garden with Valerian flower extract
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John Hodgkinson Valerian flower extract, in biodynamics known as Preparation 507, wakes things up in garden, horticulture and farm settings. Spraying the stirred preparation over a garden, market garden, nursery, […]
Toxic chemicals in urban water
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Rob Gourlay, PHI’ON, Elements of Life This week’s national news about the presence of a very toxic chemical in urban drinking water across Australia has sent alarm bells ringing among […]
Celebrating 100 years of biodynamics in New Zealand and Australia
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Ueli Hurter, 06/04/2024 Ueli Hurter was invited as a guest speaker to various anniversary events in Australia and New Zealand from 1 to 16 May 2024. Learn about how biodynamics […]
How to make biodynamic compost
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The difference between “ordinary” compost and “biodynamic” compost is the insertion of the biodynamic compost preparations into the heap when it is fully built. These preparations, developed by Rudolf Steiner, […]
Biodynamics for Viticulture
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Wherever we look in wine literature these days, it is hard not to notice the increasing prevalence of the words “organic “and “organically grown”. If we look a little harder […]
The Essence of Biodynamic Agriculture
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John Hodgkinson Many people are unaware that biodynamic and organic agriculture are viable alternatives to conventional (chemical) agriculture, and many do not know what differentiates them from each other. While […]
The Art of Goethean Conversation
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Conversation as we know it in the twenty-first century is not more glorious than gold, says Marjorie Pock. We attach the term to every casual exchange, to the most idle, […]
Biodynamics – Marvel or make believe?
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Biodynamics: Revitalising the Earth to foster abundance and health John Hodgkinson The biodynamic system has a powerful vitalising effect on soil and plants, and thus benefits food producing […]
Passionate about passion fruit
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Who doesn’t like the divine flowers, the sweetness and fragrance of passion fruit. It is easy to grow and super rewarding. Plant it in a sunny spot and water regularly; just watch as […]
Can thinking solve our problems?
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J. Krishnamurti Thought has not solved our problems and I don’t think it ever will. We have relied on the intellect to show us the way out of our complexity. The […]