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Category: Soil and Compost

link to Can Biodynamic Agriculture Regenerate Our Soils?

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. A healthy soil is abundant in life. Plant roots...

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link to Biodynamic Compost: The Art Of The Compost Pile

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 the material well. It's important that the compost pile is well moistened, but at...

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link to Soil – Physical, Chemical, Biological, And Biodynamic Perspectives On Soils

Soil – Physical, Chemical, Biological, And Biodynamic Perspectives On Soils

Updated: 2th February 2023Why Is Soil Health Important?Soil is essential for life. Civilisations have risen and fallen based on the fertility and health of their soils. Under most conditions...

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link to How To Build A Biodynamic Compost Pile?

How To Build A Biodynamic Compost Pile?

The composting of organic matter is a fundamental part of biodynamics, it is an effective way to return the goodness and fertility back into the soil that was lost during the growing season. It helps...

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link to Preparing Beds: Bringing Life Back Into The Soil

Preparing Beds: Bringing Life Back Into The Soil

Soil is essential to life. Civilisations have risen and fallen based on the fertility and health of their soil. In the modern world, we are prone to neglecting our soil, we don't treat it with the...

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Writing these articles helps me improve my understanding of biodynamics. I am involved with the practical aspects of biodynamic agriculture on a daily basis tutoring horticulture to young people with learning difficulties. By publishing articles such as this one, it pushes me to research the theoretical side of biodynamics, and creates a space where I can share what I have learned.

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