Thursday 2 September 2021

Biodynamic gardening and the influence of the moon and stars

Natural honey bee hive
Had a fascinating visit to the Weleda biodynamic gardens in Shipley near Ilkeston, Derbyshire with inspirational Claire Hattersley as our guide two weeks ago.

We’ve been organic gardeners since reading Lawrence Hills in ‘78.

Charles Dowding’s no-dig methods developed and extended our understandings from 2018 (thanks NOGS).

Claire and Jill and outdoor shelter
And now the principles of biodynamic gardening await.

Someone asked me how I'd describe biodynamic gardening and I said it's a bit like Geoff Hamilton meets Severus Snape.. Many conventional gardeners would consider biodynamic gardening as akin to the dark arts.

Some elements will need more research but the influence of the moon and planets (whilst still needing more reading) certainly make a lot of sense.

Having said that, I still have a long way to go to reorientate my gardening practices. I am heading off now for 'watering Wednesday' when containers, new plantings and the poly tunnel get a drink. Biodynamic principles say I should water in the afternoon and evening. 

And yes - it's already Thursday!

Here’s a link to Claire’s presentation on the influence of the moon & planets. Fascinating to learn when best to crop, sow, mulch, prune and water:



Worryingly, she’s coming over to see our garden next month….

2 comments:

Isabella Brown said...
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Isabella Brown said...

Thanks for this blog. Organic gardening is really effective as compare to inorganic. There are lots of Organic Fertilizers which you can use for your plants.