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Biodynamic Husbandry

New Courses for 2013 with

Michael Bate, Peter van Vliet and Margaret Colquhoun

Biodynamic land management is a form of organic farming and gardening which takes account of the forces involved in the proc-esses of growth including the influences of the stars and planets. In addition it uses a modern, highly scientific practice of compost enhancers, spray preparations and a managed recognition of that each land holding should be looked at holistically to ensure the vitality and health of what is produced.

These courses are led by leading BD practi-tioners in the U.K. notably Michael Bate (until August 2012 Head Gardener at Weleda U.K.) and Peter van Vliet, teacher on the BDAA apprentice training Plant Block Course and Margaret Colquhoun.

Biodynamic Orchard Management

Feb 23rd/24th Fruit tree pruning & grafting Margaret Colquhoun A practical hands-on guide to how and what to prune and how to graft to ensure the best from your fruit trees.

Oct tbc Apple harvest & fruit processing

Biodynamic Compost making & compost preparation plants Two week-ends with Michael Bate and Margaret Colquhoun

Apr 27th/28th & Jun 29th/30th The compost making process with a special focus on the preparation plants, the healing properties , their sheaths and what they bring to growth processes with an in depth study of these plant catalysts. Learn how to make a biodynamic compost heap from theory to practice with the special plant prepa-rations suggested by Rudolf Steiner.

Biodynamics & the Rhythms of Nature Aug 17th /18th An introduction to biodynamics - plants, planets and spray preparations. A chance to learn about Biodynamics and experience its practical applica-tions. With Michael Bate and Margaret Colquhoun

See also: “Herbs for Health and Happiness” 27- 29/09, “Harvesting & Processing Herbs from the hedgerows” autumn tbc.

Costs : £60 (£45 Concessions) per day includes tui-tion and all materials

Biodynamic growing courses are for people who want to know the basics and those who wish to deepen their practice and gain knowledge of the background with practical activities.

Biodynamic Cookery Late Summer 2013 TBC With Wendy Cook, author of ‘Foodwise’ & ‘Biodynamic Cookery’.

(Accommodation and meals available if required)

Contact details on the back for booking and more info.