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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The Flow Form Principle
Archetypal Movements and Flowing Forms (1.1) Water reacts to its environment in the most interesting way. As Bruce Lee once said “if you put […]
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What Should The Aims And Purpose Of Education Be?
Ways of understanding and engaging with the world are inherently intertwined with our relationships to others. From our earliest interactions with family members and […]
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Defending Biodynamics At The Dawn Of The Fourth Agricultural Revolution
In the United Kingdom, James Dyson the inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner is buying up land all across the country, and Bill Gates […]
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Biodynamic Compost: The Art Of The Compost Pile
A compost pile needs to be a good size, at least 1 meter in height and length to generate enough warmth to break down […]
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