Getting Started with Biodynamics
Welcome to the world of biodynamics. We’re stoked to have you as part of the community.
You may have been drawn to biodynamics because of your interest in the practical application of the biodynamic methods for supporting your garden or farm, or perhaps you are simply curious about what biodynamics is and how it all works…No matter what drew you to the realm of biodynamics, you are in the right place!
Here at Biodynamics New Zealand, we have a massive range of educational resources and support, to help lessen the overwhelm and get you started on your biodynamic journey.
Where to start?
A great place to start is by watching the free ‘Introduction to Biodynamics‘ video (below) with Su Hoskin. This video aims to give you a great overview on where biodynamics came from and some of the basic practical applications.
Introduction to Biodynamics with Su Hoskin
A big part of using the biodynamic method for farming or gardening is the application of the nine biodynamic preparations.
To help you with learning about each of the biodynamic preparations (what they are, how to use them and where you can purchase them), we have curated a whole helpful section of the website where you can dive straight into learning more.
Products we think you’d love!
Looking to learn more about biodynamics, but you don’t know where to start?
No problem, Biodynamics New Zealand has got you covered!
In this section you will find a range of beginner friendly products; from digital workshops that you can take anytime, to educational bundles and books, that will help support you on your biodynamic path.
Intro to Biodynamics
Hosted by Katrina Wolff, Monique Macfarlane and Laura Hett.
In this fantastic workshop, Laura interviews biodynamic educators, Katrina and Monique on how to get started in biodynamics.
A range of topics were discussed, including:
- Where to start with biodynamics in your garden?
- How is biodynamic compost different to normal compost?
- What difference gardening with biodynamic philosophy can make to your plants and vegetables?
- What are biodynamic preps and where can you get them from?
- How to begin your gardening with the moon?
Harvests Education Bundles
We have selected the BEST OF some of the incredible Harvests material from over the last 20 years and conveniently packaged them up to support you on your biodynamic journey.
The contributors of these articles content have kindly donated their content to the Biodynamics Association. Purchasing these conveniently packaged bundles helps to support the work that BDNZ does in Aotearoa NZ to support the impulse of biodynamic philosophy.
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Introduction to the Biodynamic Calendar Workshop
This user friendly workshop aims to take the overwhelm out of learning to use the biodynamic calendar. Monique Macfarlane, a holistic food systems facilitator from Natural Wisdom, will help you to understand with ease the different aspects of the biodynamic calendar, so you can start to use it straight away!
This workshop covers:
– Rhythms of the Biodynamic Calendar
– Astrological ‘Best Days’
– Benefits of using these techniques
– Important factors to consider
– Timing of preparations
– Observation templates
– Where to source calendars