This classic introduction to biodynamic gardening introduces the gardener to an obvious, often forgotten principle: gardening is about living things, life forces, and life as such. In his introduction, John Philbrick talks of how each morning he was in the habit of meditating and communing in his garden at sunrise, until he gradually realized that the important things at work were “the forces of life” — “life is the key to existence on this plant.” This book describes a simple, practical, and down-to-earth method for producing one's own biodynamic vegetables with a minimum of time and labor. It shows how a maximum amount of enjoyment and deep satisfaction results for one's cooperation with Nature.

Good introductory book for the new biodynamic home gardener.

Some of the topics covered include:

• Planning the vegetable garden
• Raised beds
• Seeds
• How much to plant
• Tools
• Soil analysis and lime
• Biodynamic compost
• Crop rotation
• Mulching
• Fall cultivation
• Insect pests
• Companion plants
• Edible wild plants
• Harvesting, cooking, and preserving
• Herbs
• Lawns
• Flowers
• Home orchards

Author: John and Helen Philbrick
Paperback: 109 pages
Illustrations: Black and white drawings
Publisher: Anthroposophic Press (1988)
Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 inches

Price: $15.95
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