{"product_id":"a-biodynamic-manual-practical-instructions-for-farmers-and-gardeners-9781782500803","title":"A Biodynamic Manual: Practical Instructions for Farmers and Gardeners","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor anyone already practicing, or turning to, biodynamic gardening and farming methods, numerous detailed questions arise, such as: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do you make and use the key preparations, such as horn manure and horn silica?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do you develop living, fertile soil?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhich treatments are best for controlling weeds, pests and disease?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis manual, fully illustrated with explanatory diagrams and photographs, provides the answers. The book covers: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eall aspects of making and using biodynamic preparations and composts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emanaging the health of plants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003econtrolling weeds and pests\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eworking with cosmic rhythms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecombatting common diseases such as mildew\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eworking with seeds, pastes and root dips\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecare of fruit trees and vines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis second edition also has extensive new chapters on large-scale farming, including livestock and cereal cultivation, and vegetable farming. The whole book has also been completely revised and updated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlthough the technical aspects of biodynamic growing are exhaustively covered, the author also considers the human qualities necessary for this kind of agriculture to succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is an invaluable guide for all biodynamic growers to have to hand daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 22 years of practicing biodynamic agriculture on a mixed farm in Burgundy, Pierre Masson turned his skills and knowledge towards advising and training in the field of biodynamics. His own experience on the land and his visits to a wide range of farms and gardens over 35 years have given him a broad and practical vision of biodynamics.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50528372490514,"sku":"9781782500803","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_32cb34cc-e6e9-4b12-a96d-c680e5b6e3f8.jpg?v=1731323879","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-biodynamic-manual-practical-instructions-for-farmers-and-gardeners-9781782500803","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}