Not everyone is familiar with the term biodynamics, but it is something more people should know about. Biodynamics is a growing practice created by Rudolf Steiner that unites science and spirituality into one. It is a rather complex agricultural technique, but it is well worth the extra work. Planting, harvesting, and the application of biodynamic preparations are all done in conjunction to the planets and other celestial bodies. There are biodynamic calenders that tell what can and can't be done on any day. There is a free online biodynamic calender that you can use here. There are also many biodynamic preparations that can be bought (instead of being made), to stimulate growth. They can be bought from the Josephine Porter Institute as well as other smaller businesses where you have to call them to order. (There are many other places to buy preps from in other countries, but here I'm only talking in regard to the U.S.)
Going hand in hand with biodynamics is the practice of Agnihotra, an Indian ritual of burning dried cow dung at the exact times of sunrise and sunset. There is evidence that the practice of Agnihotra will dispel radioactivity in the area that it is being burnt. If you are interested in Agnihotra and want to give it a shot, here are the instructions. Unfortunately to perform this ancient ritual you do have to purchase all the items required, you can't really cut any corners on this one!
Rudolf Steiner was a genius way ahead of his time, scientist are still discovering why exactly his growing techniques in biodynamics work. Steiner not only invented biodynamics, but also invented a whole train of thought that he called spiritual science or anthroposophy, as well as making great contributions to medicine, architecture, drama, and poetry. There is much controversy regarding Steiner and his ideas which are viewed by some as non-scientific quackery. Because of his "eccentric" ideas and opinions he is pretty much forgotten in the scientific and philosophical world despite him making very important contributions to both.
Images taken from http://slowfoodsgv.org/2012/09/getting-started-with-biodynamic-gardening/, http://www.homatherapyindia.com/content/materials-required-agnihotra, and http://www.geistesleben.de/urheber/rudolf-steiner
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