Biodynamic Perspectives

By Dewane Morgan: How using the moon phases in conjunction with the BD spray preparations has allowed me to adapt to local climate and growing conditions on a sandy loam soil in northcentral Minnesota

By Thea Maria Carlson: If we think of the Earth as our farm individuality, and COVID-19 as the disease that has just shown up, how might the biodynamic perspective on pests and diseases be helpful?

By Claudia J. Ford: Through the practices of biodynamic agriculture, we are encouraged to experience and substantiate our spiritual insights in the quality of our soil, the chemistry of our compost, the health of our animals, the taste of our foods and wines, and the healing properties of our sacred medicinal plants. For these reasons I thankfully renew my membership in the Biodynamic Association, and I urge others to join me.

By Stewart Lundy: Even the most difficult times can form the salt and grit of collaborative action.

By Maria Grusauskas: The sun breaks through the coastal fog around 10:30 a.m., and the rows of herbs growing at Blossoms Farm are suddenly drenched in golden heat. Blossom's, an herb farm in Corralitos, California, is complete with pigs, Scottish highland cows, chickens, ducks, a compost (the digestive system of the farm), and a “skin” around its perimeter of oaks and eucalyptus.

Thea Maria Carlson talks with Megan Durney, Head Gardener at the Pfeiffer Center in Chestnut Ridge, NY.

Thea Maria Carlson talks with Gunther Hauk, author of "Toward Saving the Honeybee" and a teacher, lecturer, biodynamic gardener, and beekeeper for over 40 years.

By Daphne Amory: Relationship has many contexts. From my training as an experimental theatre artist, relationship is defined as the space between the other.

By Darby Weaver: Standing on the Earth and feeling the powerful energy of renewal in soil under my toes allows me to be fully present to the miracle that is the here and now.

By Gunther Hauk: Crises come in all shapes and sizes, but all have just one message: change your ways, alter your direction.