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by Mark
05 Apr 2025, 08:56
Forum: General
Topic: † Manfred Kett
Replies: 0
Views: 2

† Manfred Kett

In memory of Manfred Klett, 1933–2025

Dornach, 4 April 2025

Manfred Klett passed away peacefully on 2 April 2025 in the early hours of the dawning day – on ‘his’
Dottenfelderhof, accompanied by his family.

He is laid out in the old hall, where the funeral service will also take place on ...
by Mark
02 Apr 2025, 10:33
Forum: Scrapbook
Topic: Active senses
Replies: 0
Views: 43

Active senses

Experiencing farming with active senses

The Goetheanum‘s Section for Agriculture passes on biodynamic farming modules to Heliopolis University

Goetheanum, Dornach, Switzerland, 2 April 2025

After six years of development and testing, the Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum in Dornach ...
by Mark
01 Apr 2025, 07:58
Forum: Planting by the stars
Topic: Basque calendar
Replies: 0
Views: 37

Basque calendar

"The calendar we created to respond to people's doubts"

In many houses in Euskal Herria the lunar calendar of the cooperative Alkartasuna in Usurbil will be hung. The Bizi Baratzea project of ARGIA, with the collaboration of the Association of Tomorrow's Land, Ekolurra and the Council of Organic ...
by Mark
31 Mar 2025, 14:06
Forum: Biodynamics
Topic: Tasting energy'
Replies: 1
Views: 62

Can plants 'get' eurythmy?

Can Plants Perceive Human Gestures? Using AI to Track Eurythmic Human–Plant Interaction

This paper explores if plants are capable of responding to human movement by changes in their electrical signals. Toward that goal, we conducted a series of experiments, where humans over a period of 6 months ...
by Mark
31 Mar 2025, 13:58
Forum: Biodynamics
Topic: Tasting energy'
Replies: 1
Views: 62

Tasting energy'

Tasting life and energy with the body: the biodynamic resonance of wine
Christelle Pineau & Jean Foyer


ABSTRACT
Based on two long term research with natural and biodynamic winegrowers in France, this text returns to the principles of biodynamic agriculture in its desire to potentiate the living ...
by Mark
31 Mar 2025, 12:00
Forum: Peppers: potentised and traditional
Topic: JPI peppers
Replies: 1
Views: 1926

Re: JPI peppers

Biodynamic Pest Management

“Consider the infinite, multiple power of the seed how many grasses, fruits, and animals are contained in each kind of seed.” - John Scotus Eriugena¹

Steiner did not exclusively impart biodynamic indications at Koberwitz in 1924. A second and equally significant stream ...
by Mark
25 Mar 2025, 14:28
Forum: General
Topic: Science and Anthroposophy
Replies: 0
Views: 246

Science and Anthroposophy

The Scientific Method of Anthroposophy

GA 36 - 1921

Translated by Lisa D. Monges

For decades it has been the conviction of many people that scientific materialism must be superseded. When opinions are expressed on this subject, they usually refer to the mode of thought current in the 19th ...
by Mark
25 Mar 2025, 09:58
Forum: Planting by the stars
Topic: March 29th eclipse
Replies: 1
Views: 194

Re: March 29th eclipse

Solar Eclipse

Time of maximum eclipse: Sat, 29 03 2025 AD, 10:47:22
Time, when eclipse takes place at local apparent noon: Sat, 29 03 2025 AD, 11:46:15
Time of eclipse begin: Sat, 29 03 2025 AD, 08:50:43
Time of eclipse end: Sat, 29 03 2025 AD, 12:43:24
Location of eclipse: 77W11:59, 61N11:03 ...
by Mark
25 Mar 2025, 09:54
Forum: Planting by the stars
Topic: March 29th eclipse
Replies: 1
Views: 194

March 29th eclipse

Which states will see the March 29 solar eclipse — and which will see a 'double sunrise'?

Sunrise on Saturday, March 29, will look rather odd from the northeastern coast of North America. With a deep partial solar eclipse already in progress, a crescent sun will appear on the eastern horizon ...
by Mark
21 Mar 2025, 15:24
Forum: Biodynamics
Topic: UK food security
Replies: 0
Views: 207

UK food security

The potential of biodynamic farming to respond to the current crises in UK food and farming systems

Selleck, Lindsey


Summary :The UK’s self-reliance in food production and supply has been slowly decreasing since 1980 (Lang, 2020) and is being further affected by Covid-19 and Brexit (Moran et ...
by Mark
21 Mar 2025, 13:33
Forum: Biodynamics
Topic: Croatian grapes
Replies: 0
Views: 342

Croatian grapes

Grape berry quality parameters of Prokupac variety - Comparison between biodynamic and conventional management

Todic S, Veresc M, Natić M, Sredojević M, Rakonjac, V

This study examined influence of two different vineyard management practices – biodynamic (BIO) and conventional (CON), applied in ...
by Mark
18 Mar 2025, 09:27
Forum: Preparations: potentised and traditional
Topic: QR update
Replies: 0
Views: 977

QR update

Experiment for Yourselves


Compost Experiments, The Quick Return Method and Unsung Hero Maye Bruce

Kate Heming Panchal

Our first deep-dive examines the work of Maye E. Bruce, and the impact her 1946 book, “Common Sense Composting: The Quick-Return Method”, continues to have on small-scale ...
by Mark
16 Mar 2025, 10:32
Forum: General
Topic: Agrohomeopathy goes AI
Replies: 2
Views: 3756

Re: Agrohomeopathy goes AI

What does considera.org do?

ChatGPT said:
Considera is an organization that collects and organizes experiences from growers who apply biodynamic or agrohomeopathic preparations. These experiences are presented in two main formats:

Materia Medica: Lists each preparation alongside the issues they ...
by Mark
16 Mar 2025, 10:26
Forum: General
Topic: Agrohomeopathy goes AI
Replies: 2
Views: 3756

Re: Agrohomeopathy goes AI

What can natrum muriaticum do for agriculture?

ChatGPT said:

In agriculture, Natrum muriaticum (commonly known as sodium chloride or table salt) is sometimes used in homeopathic or biodynamic farming practices, though its effectiveness and scientific backing can vary widely. Here are some ways ...
by Mark
14 Mar 2025, 17:50
Forum: Planting by the stars
Topic: Avebury BBC
Replies: 0
Views: 1742

Avebury BBC

Full moon planting a success for historic garden
9 March 2025

Avebury Manor gardeners said planting in line with the full moon has shown improved rates of germination

Gardeners at a National Trust estate are planting seeds in line with phases of the moon after noticing it produced higher yields ...