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Erika from lunarorganics talks about the basic principles behind biodynamics and explains how she manages her allotment using moon gardening techniques and other organic methods. In 2009, i began running biodynamic gardening workshops and since then have experienced the pleasure of organic gardeners and farmers from all around australia attending our workshops. More specific instructions on biodynamic preparations. Dynamic farming and gardening by ehrenfried pfeiffer in 1938.
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