Biodynamic Fall Veggie Garden
Teacher: Birthe Holt from Hertha Levefællesskab
Learn how to start a fall veggie garden, where you will learn basic growing skills and compost-making based on the biodynamic method.
Birthe Holt will share her 40 years of experience as a biodynamic gardener, you will get a basic understanding of biodynamics. What does it take to get into a relationship with nature and grow vegetables that are beaming with health? We look into soil building with biodynamic and regenerative methods, biodynamic preparations, and much more.
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Biodynamic gardening is an organic farming approach that emphasizes holistic, ecological, and sustainable practices. It involves:
Organic Methods: Uses natural fertilizers and pest control, avoiding synthetic chemicals.
Biodiversity: Encourages a diverse range of plants and animals to create a balanced ecosystem.
Soil Health: Focuses on enriching soil quality through composting and crop rotation.
Planting Calendars: Follows lunar and astrological cycles to optimize planting and harvesting times.
Preparations: Utilizes special herbal and mineral preparations to enhance soil and plant health.
Biodynamic gardening aims to create a self-sustaining and harmonious environment, treating the garden as a living organism.
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Biodynamic preparations are special compost and field sprays used in biodynamic gardening and farming to enhance soil fertility, plant health, and overall ecosystem vitality.
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The goal of a biodynamic fall vegetable garden is to cultivate a healthy, self-sustaining garden ecosystem that produces nutritious and flavorful vegetables while enhancing soil fertility and biodiversity. This approach emphasizes holistic, ecological practices that integrate cosmic rhythms and natural processes.
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Getting your hands dirty!
Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in biodynamic gardening principles and techniques. You'll learn about site assessment, soil preparation, plant selection, and sustainable gardening practices.
Community Building: Connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for sustainability and nature. Work together, share ideas, and build lasting relationships.
Fun and Rewarding Experience: Enjoy the satisfaction of seeing the garden grow and flourish. Participate in a meaningful project that benefits both people and the planet.
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Yes absolutly, you can create your own garden in a small backyard or urban setting.
At the end of the festival you will be provided by materials from which you can learn more and create a thriving garden at home that provides a sustainable source of food, beauty, and habitat for wildlife.
About Birthe
Birthe Holt is a biodynamic gardener at Hertha Levefællesskab and provides vegetables to the community from the CSA model with the social-economic protected workshop. She has 40 years of experience as a gardener and teacher from the USA, Australia, and Denmark. Sits on the board of the Biodynamic Association.
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