Celebrating 100 Years of Biodynamics
with Biodynamic Conversations
LIVE on zoom • Thursday, May 2 at 9am PDT
Biodynamic Composting & Pest Management
Q&A conversation on building a biodynamic compost pile, making liquid manures and other decoctions for integrated disease and pest management, identifying signs of imbalance in cultivars.
Hans Günther Kern is a consultant and bio-dynamic lecturer who educates growers, producers, and communities with enthusiasm and wisdom.
No cost... donations welcome.
Monday, March 25 at 11am PDT
Biodynamic Beekeeping, Raising Resilient Bees
Joy and Eric McEwen of Diggin’ Livin’ have a passion for beekeeping and a deep-rooted connection with the land. They use organic and biodynamic practices with over 600 bee hives, prolific gardens, chickens, ducks, and Nubian/Boer goats.
Q&A conversation on organic and biodynamic practices, minimizing external inputs, beekeeping, and apitherapy with the authors of Raising Resilient Bees.
On Diggin’ Livin’ (the Diggs), nature thrives, bees hum with joy, and harmony between man and nature is not just a philosophy but a way of life.
No cost... donations welcome.
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MEET YOUR HOST • NATALIE FORSTBAUER
Publisher, Heart & Soil Magazine • Farmer/Gardener • Author • Healer • TEDx Speaker
I'm a curious soul who loves to learn and see others thrive while living in harmony with Mother Earth.
I’m passionate about discovering and sharing what makes a garden, farm, or homestead successful on all levels. It's not just about the food you grow. Success is connecting with your land, how you take care of your soil, ecosystem, and yourself.
My professional roots are in Polarity Therapy and complementary medicine. I grew up on an organic and biodynamic farm, and now own and operate my own organic and biodynamic farm. As Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Heart & Soil Magazine, I now spend my time with my farm, in the thriving Heart & Soil Community, and with my teenage kids. I'm happy to bring you tools to bring your life to the next level.
Join us for 100 Biodynamic Conversations, where we’ll learn how to collaborate and co-create as nature intended.
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Biodynamic Demeter Alliance
We believe that biodynamic agriculture can heal people and the planet. We advance the adoption of biodynamic practices among growers and bring together producers, distributors, advocates, consumers, and policymakers to create a thriving, equitable agricultural system that nurtures and supports the well-being of communities economically, environmentally, and spiritually.
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Celestial Planting Calendar
Know what to plant when.
Harness the power of the cosmic influences for increased plant health and yields in this biodynamic planting calendar.
Based on the teachings of Rudolph Steiner, and the research of Maria Thun, Georg Schmidt, and Hugh Courtney.
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