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THE PLANT

The Plant Vol1

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A Guide to Understanding Its Nature

Gerbert Grohmann
Grohmann’s work takes the principle of metamorphosis, first described by Goethe, and examines the plant kingdom; from detailed descriptions of single plants to the relationship of the plant kingdom to the whole earth, to insect and bird, climate and altitude, as well as to human beings. Illustrated with pictures and diagrams. 210pp

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THE PLANT

Volume 2

Gerbert Grohmann
A detailed exploration of flowering plants, from native wildflowers, exotics, shrubs and trees to vegetables, herbs, grasses and cereals, this is a book of spiritual botany and opens further an esoteric door to the plant kingdom. We recommend that Volume 1 is read first. 212pp

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Biodynamics

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WHAT IS BIODYNAMICS? Biodynamic agriculture works on the principles of holistic and spiritual understanding of nature and its relationship to humans, animals and plants. It was pioneered by Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian philosopher, scientist and social reformer who is better known for the system of schooling which bears his name. The basis of Steiner’s system of agriculture was that the planting of crops should be done in conjunction with the phases of the moon and take into account the relationship of the planets and signs of the zodiac. Steiner’s methods have proved to be remarkably successful and recently it was revealed that Prince Charles has been trialling some of these on his Dutchy Home Farm. Biodynamic agriculture however goes further than this and includes the homeopathic treatment of animals, fertilisation of crops with home produced manure and minerals, and the production of bio-dynamic preparations of herbs and minerals for pest control, etc. The overall aim is to create a truly sustainable system of agriculture.

	BIODYNAMIC AGRICULTURE Willy Schilthuis Concise, fully illustrated account of the history and possible future of biodynamic agriculture. There are explanations of practical applications as well as convincing evidence that biodynamic crops are healthier and more disease resistant than their conventional counterparts. 128pp BA1 £7.99 add to cart

	BIO-DYNAMIC GARDENING John Soper Biodynamic gardening differs from organics in that it works with cosmic forces as well as nature. This informative enlarged new edition will enable you to apply biodynamic principles to growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and special features. It includes techniques for incorporating the Earth’s rhythms when sowing and planting and how to improve soil fertility and aid pest control. 210pp BDG £10.99 add to cart

	EXTRAORDINARY PLANT QUALITIES FOR BIODYNAMICS Jochen Bocckemuhl & Kari Jarvinen This book looks at the qualities of seven everyday plants – yarrow, chamomile, nettle, valerian, oak, dandelion and horsetail – and shows how their nature and habits relate to the positive character-istics they can bring to biodynamics. Invaluable for any serious biodynamic gardener. 156pp EPQ £14.99 add to cart

	GARDENING FOR LIFE The Biodynamic Way Maria Thun A good accessible introduction to biodynamic gardening, covering plant health and its relationship to the soil, recipes for pest and disease control, compost making, liquid preparations, how planets and stars affect plant growth and favourable times to plant, harvest and grow. Good colour pictures and diagrams throughout. 220pp GFL £14.99 add to cart

	PLANETARY INFLUENCE UPON PLANTS A Cosmological Botany Ernst Michael Kranich If you want to explore the subject of plant growth with planetary movements, this is your book. Detailed and with many diagrams, it will teach you as much about botany as aspects of biodynamics and esoteric astrology. More specialised than The Plant volumes but no less interesting. 182pp PUP £11.95 add to cart

	PRINCIPLES OF BIODYNAMIC SPRAY & COMPOST PREPARATION Manfred Klett The author provides an overview of the history of agriculture, then goes on to discuss the practicalities of spray and compost preparations, and the philosophy behind them. Essential reading for any biodynamic gardener or farmer who wants to understand the background to these techniques. 110pp PBS £6.99 add to cart

	RESULTS FROM THE BIODYNAMIC SOWING & PLANTING CALENDAR Maria Thun This is a must for anyone interested in learning about Gardening by the Moon. Maria Thun has been researching optimum days for sowing, pruning and harvesting various plant crops for over forty years and has included sections on the stars, the soil, composting and manuring, weeds and pests as well as growing cereals, vegetables, herbs fruit and wine. 224pp RBS £14.99 add to cart

	RUDOLF STEINER His Life & Work Gilbert Childs A more general introduction to Steiner and his research, this would make good background reading for anyone interested in the early days of anthroposophy, biodynamic agriculture, and Waldorf education. 112pp RSL £7.99 add to cart
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CALENDARS & ALMANACS

THE BIODYNAMIC SOWING & PLANTING CALENDAR 2010

Maria & Matthias Thun
An accessible guide to planting according to the moon's pahases. This book shows optimum days for sowing, pruning and harvestiong and also gives great information on beekeeping, crop rotation, composting and manures. 64pp

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