January 2025 – Planting with the Maria Thun Calendar
Here, I explain some of the key concepts of the biodynamic planting calendar. Each month this year, I will be making a short video […]
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A Critical Inquiry into the Theory and Practice of Genius Loci in Practical Skill Therapeutic Education
This essay is written as part of an MA in PSTE at Ruskin Mill Centre For Practice & Huddersfield University In this essay, I […]
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Walking a Swarm of Bees into Their New Hive
After catching a swarm of bees a couple of days ago, it was time to put them in their new home. I had to […]
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Honey Bee Swarm Collection – Stroud and Nailsworth
Have you discovered a swarm of honey bees in Stroud or the surrounding areas? Don’t worry, I’m here to help! As a local beekeeper, […]
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Does Biodynamics Really Work?
From my experiences with biodynamic agriculture, as I now enter into my fourth year of being on biodynamic farms and gardens, I have to […]
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Part One – Honey Bee Species: Mellifera, Cerana, Dorsata, and Florea
Introduction I am halfway through a traditional beekeeping course as part of my deep dive into beekeeping over the last year. It is a […]
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Can Biodynamic Agriculture Regenerate Our Soils?
Biodynamics is a regenerative form of agriculture, which prioritises soil health. It could be said that we are not growing plants but growing soil. […]
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The Therapeutic Benefits Of Beekeeping
This Spring, I took responsibility for the honey bees colonies at Ruskin Mill. Prior to this I caught a couple of swarms last year […]
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Research: Biodynamic Preparation Stirring Area In The Valley
Research Project Arising From Practice I have documented the progress of the stirring area here – Building A Preparation Stirring Area. I have been […]
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What Is Biochar? And Should We Activate It With Prepared 500?
Three years ago I witnessed a charcoal burning and was taken aback by the amount of smoke generated and how it drifted down the […]
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