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- 28 Dec 2012, 19:44
- Forum: Scrapbook
- Topic: A Biodynamic day under the Blue Sky
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A Biodynamic day under the Blue Sky
http://www.thegreentimes.co.za/stories/farming/item/1693-a-biodynamic-day-under-the-blue-sky On a Sunday morning in July, Wendy Crawford set off for the farm Blue Sky Organics to present a practical session of Biodynamic applications. Here she shares some of her experiences. I had my tool box packed...
- 28 Dec 2012, 19:41
- Forum: Scrapbook
- Topic: Biodynamic compost making
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Biodynamic compost making
http://www.spierblog.co.za/2012/12/03/biodynamic-compost-making/ Last month we hosted a weekend event known as the Secret Festival, exploring the latest food and wine trends. Secrets of all kind were revealed, ranging from secret family recipe ingredients to secret gardening and composting methods. ...
- 28 Dec 2012, 19:40
- Forum: Scrapbook
- Topic: A Closer look at biodynamic wine
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A Closer look at biodynamic wine
http://www.rebellesociety.com/2012/12/04/a-closer-look-at-biodynamic-wine-why-you-should-drink-it-interview/ “Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjo...
- 28 Dec 2012, 19:38
- Forum: Scrapbook
- Topic: What is Biodynamic Farming?
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What is Biodynamic Farming?
http://www.erdagardens.org/about/what-is-biodynamic-farming/ You could say Biodynamics is New Age (though Rudolf Steiner came to prevalence in the 1920s, long before the age of hippies). You could also say Biodynamics is Stone Age, as it incorporates pre-”civilized” wisdom. Biodynamic farmers use as...
- 28 Dec 2012, 19:36
- Forum: Scrapbook
- Topic: Striving to bring cosmic harmony to the vineyard
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Striving to bring cosmic harmony to the vineyard
http://scienceline.org/2012/12/striving-to-bring-cosmic-harmony-to-the-vineyard/ Biodynamic farmers may be following instinct rather than data “Weirdoes” is the phrase Barbara Shinn uses to describe how other Long Island farmers think of her and her husband, David Page. And the vineyard the couple o...
- 28 Dec 2012, 19:33
- Forum: Scrapbook
- Topic: The Wine Whisperer - "Pinot Noir Does Not Fight Back"
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The Wine Whisperer - "Pinot Noir Does Not Fight Back"
“Does anyone not drink wine” I asked in my opening address to a table of ten ladies that I was about to entertain for lunch and talk on the merits of pairing wine with Asian cuisine. As incongruous as it sounds, it was a fair question given the group comprised the spouses of finance industry CEO’s w...
- 28 Dec 2012, 19:27
- Forum: Scrapbook
- Topic: Moon phases and stag’s bladders: winemaking does wacky
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Moon phases and stag’s bladders: winemaking does wacky
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/food/article_food/moon-phases-and-stags-bladders-winemaking-does-wacky POMMARD, France, Dec 15 — The sun is setting and the slopes of the Cote d'Or are soaking up the last few rays of the day. A waning moon has just appeared to the east. A winemaker sprays a biodyn...
- 28 Dec 2012, 19:26
- Forum: Scrapbook
- Topic: Biodynamics takes root in wine industry
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Biodynamics takes root in wine industry
http://www.agri-biz.com/SingleNews.aspx?DirID=149&rec_code=852274 WITH the popularity of organic food, organic wine is the next logical step. But while the concept of organically grown grapes is easy enough to grasp, biodynamic wines require a slightly different mindset. The term refers to the h...
- 28 Dec 2012, 19:25
- Forum: Scrapbook
- Topic: Biodynamics: Beyond Organic
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Biodynamics: Beyond Organic
http://primaldocs.com/opinion/biodynamics-beyond-organic/ Now that organic has become mainstream, should we really hold organic as the gold standard when it comes to food production? Many million-dollar companies produce organic foods and products that are nowhere near healthy. Organic cookies and p...
Vineyards
http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0052609 In South Africa, wine grapes are produced using a range of farming methods from conventional to biodynamic farming. The majority of grapes are produced through what can be described as an intermediate scheme, the Integrated P...
- 05 Feb 2012, 21:57
- Forum: Scrapbook
- Topic: Preserving wine!
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Preserving wine!
http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2012/2/5/lifeliving/10614198&sec=lifeliving Balance in all things is the key UNCORKED By EDWIN SOON I UNCORKED a white wine the other day but could not finish the bottle so I slung it into the refrigerator thinking I’d finish it later the same even...
- 01 Feb 2012, 09:33
- Forum: Peppers: potentised and traditional
- Topic: FromCity food growers
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- Views: 5429
FromCity food growers
http://cityfoodgrowers.com.au/biodynpeprs.php Preparation name: Biodynamic preparation - Peppers How to make Content: The peppers are based on the type of plants and animals you are seeking to remove from your garden. Procedure: For plants you intend to remove from your garden (usually weeds), the r...
- 01 Feb 2012, 09:33
- Forum: Scrapbook
- Topic: FromCity food growers
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- Views: 2646
FromCity food growers
http://cityfoodgrowers.com.au/biodynpeprs.php Preparation name: Biodynamic preparation - Peppers How to make Content: The peppers are based on the type of plants and animals you are seeking to remove from your garden. Procedure: For plants you intend to remove from your garden (usually weeds), the r...