Celestial Planting Calendar

Did you know? The moon’s orbit isn't perfectly round. It comes closer to the Earth at some points, which can make it look as much as 14% bigger and 30% brighter to us. When a full moon happens during this closest approach, we call it a supermoon! Image via SciTechDaily.

Watch this video and learn what is a lunar #eclipse, how often it happens, and why it’s sometimes called a #BloodMoon

Another great little weekend read for you here. Biodynamics and the pursuit of better wine in Australia. Meet four #biodynmaic wineries down under - https://cit...ymag.indaily.com.au//biodynamics-and-the-pursu/ - I reckon Dad's use of agricultural chemicals was a factor in his early demise, and that was one of the major reasons why I wanted to get away from chemical farming. I didn’t want my kids growing up in that environment. If we’re going to have a business that we’re going to hand on to our children, I don’t want to hand them a bloody poisoned chalice. See more

Biodynamic farmers are motivated by a desire to meet the real needs of people and the Earth, which often extends beyond growing food. Most biodynamic initiative...s seek to embody triple bottom line approaches (ecological, social, and economic sustainability), taking inspiration from Steiner’s insights into social, economic, and spiritual life, as well as agriculture. Many biodynamic practitioners work in creative partnerships with other farms and with schools, medical and wellness facilities, restaurants, hotels, homes for social therapy, and other organizations. See more