Historical sketch -- Voices of concern and reform -- The pioneers of organic agriculture -- Basic concepts -- Transmutation, destruction and creation of matter -- Goetheanistic science -- Evolution -- Heredity -- A summary of the agricultural lectures of Rudolf Steiner -- Terrestrial factors: soil -- Nutrients and fertilizer -- Cosmic influences -- Atmospheric factors -- Composts and liquid manures -- Companion planting, crop rotation, and weeds -- Insects and other beasties -- The garden calendar -- Teas, preparations, and biotic substances -- Biodynamic cooking, nutrition, and food handling -- Seeds and tools -- Social implications.
Summary:
"First published in 1979, this work is a classic of organic gardening, exploring soil fertility, harvesting and storage, and many other aspects of biodynamic gardening"--Provided by publisher.
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