The Biodynamic Sowing and Planting Calendar (Paperback)

~ Maria Thun (Compiler), Matthias Thun (Compiler)

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'This annual publication is essential reading for biodynamic gardeners.' -- Scientific and Medical Network Review, Winter 2007

Product Description

The original biodynamic sowing and planting calendar, now in its 46th year. This useful guide shows the optimum days for sowing, pruning, and harvesting various plant-crops, as well as working with bees. It is presented in colour with clear symbols and explanations. This year, for the first time, the calendar includes a pullout wallchart which can be pinned up in a barn, shed or greenhouse as a handy quick reference.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Floris Books; Revised edition (November 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0863156118
• ISBN-13: 978-0863156113
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #761,405 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars primarily functional but seeding deeper insight, April 15, 2008

By	Patrick L. Uzzell "puzzellus" (raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This is mostly a functional manual for bio-dynamic gardeners. A "how to" book. As a gardener, I have found it very useful. My only complaint is that there is no mention of asparagus, the second most important crop in my garden. Is asparagus a leaf,a fruit or a root? I found this omission surprising as there is such a vast array of vegetables mentioned.

Other than the practical application of this book, I found it fascinating to read the studies of isolated planetary light on the individual plant parts. It is sad that the materialistic ideology of today makes people unable to accept these practices in spite of scientific studies. I mentioned bio-dynamics to our local agricultural extension agent who nodded his head approvingly and said that he also believed in the importance of astrological influences, but this was not a practice he could provide information on if he was to keep his job.

I hope for the sake of humanity's future that works such as these will gain wider acceptance.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A new (old) way of thinking about planting, April 2, 2007

By	L. A. Good (Harrisonburg, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Biodynamic Sowing and Planting Calendar (Paperback)

I have been an avid gardener for years, but when I discovered "Gardening the Biodynamic Way", it challenged me to think in new ways. I have since read more on the suject, and have found this booklet to be an invaluable companion to other readings. I found the information to be accessable and interesting. I have been challenged to run my own trials as well. So far, peas, potatoes, tomatoes and peppers have been planted biodynamically! Now the wait and see begins.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful guide, April 10, 2007

By	J. Powell (Lebanon, MO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Biodynamic Sowing and Planting Calendar (Paperback)

Helpful, and instructive. Wish I'd known that this was all I needed to order, and wouldn't have wasted my money and time on Hugh Lovel's book.