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The Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar

Your guide to biodynamic planting and harvesting

Titia Thun author Friedrich Thun author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Floris Books

Published:15th Sep '22

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The Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar cover

This essential calendar guides users on optimal planting and harvesting timings, making the Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar a trusted resource for gardeners and farmers.

The Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar is a time-honored guide that has been a staple for biodynamic farming and gardening for over 60 years. This calendar provides a comprehensive overview of the best days for sowing, pruning, and harvesting various plants and crops, making it an invaluable resource for both novice gardeners and experienced farmers alike. With its user-friendly layout, the calendar is designed to help growers maximize their yields and the vitality of their plants through carefully curated timing based on lunar and solar events.

In its latest edition, the Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar features a clear and easy-to-navigate design that allows users to quickly find the information they need. Detailed explanations accompany the recommended activities, ensuring that users understand the reasons behind each planting or harvesting decision. The calendar also includes dedicated space for information panels, which enhance usability and provide quick reference points for busy gardeners.

Additionally, the calendar comes with a convenient pull-out wallchart that can be displayed in barns, sheds, or greenhouses, serving as a handy reference tool. Whether you're a seasoned biodynamic practitioner or just starting your gardening journey, the Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar is an essential companion for anyone looking to cultivate healthy and thriving plants with the guidance of biodynamic principles.

'This annual publication is the book for those who want to farm and garden biodynamically. There are useful notes for new readers and a number of special features, including this time the care of bees with monthly notes for beekeepers, how to work with biodynamic preparations, a recipe for rye bread and answers to questions from readers concerning potato and tomato culture.'
-- Paradigm Shift

'Absolutely essential for all organic gardeners and farmers.'
-- Cygnus Review

'This little paperback is essential for all organic gardeners. It is the original annual biodynamic planting guide. Incredibly condensed amounts of information are available [here] ... Illustrated throughout with some lovely photos and clear diagrams.'
-- Organicfood.co.uk

'This little paperback calendar is the original of its kind and essential for all organic gardeners. An established following ensures good sales of this useful guide, which has a special feature on the care of bees.'
-- Bookseller Buyers' Guide

ISBN: 9781782507932

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 322g

96 pages