Hosted by The Waldorf School of Santa Barbara and the Helen Hecker Study Group - Studies in Anthroposophy:
Sept 14, 2024 9:30am - 6:00pm with breaks for lunch (BYOL or buy locally) and healthy snacks (provided)
Harald Hoven introduces the history and evolution of biodynamics, the preparations, and their applications in a day-long workshop. In the garden, we will build a compost pile together and close with a stir and spray of BD 500. Join us to learn exceptional practices to nourish and invigorate your garden, farm, and landscape!
Fee: $35, $40 after Sept 7th
Register at: waldorfsantabarbara.org
After completing a biodynamic training in Germany, Harald started farming in the Sacramento, CA area. For 30 years, he worked as a farmer and teacher of biodynamics at Rudolf Steiner College, where he established a diversified small farm and trained close to 100 apprentices. Now in semi-retirement, he consults farmers, mentors young practitioners, and teaches biodynamics internationally.
SCHEDULE:
9:30 - 11:00 Welcome and Morning Session - The History and Fundamentals of Biodynamic Gardening and Farming
11:00 - 11:30 Break - light snacks provided
11:30 - 1:00 Best Practices for Compost Making - Method and Observations
1:00 - 2:30 Lunch - Bring your own lunch or plan to eat at a nearby restaurant (suggestions listed below)
2:30 - 4:00 We Build a Compost Pile Together!
4:00 - 4:30 Break - light snacks provided
4:30 - 6:00 Community Stirring and Spraying of Biodynamic Soil Preparation in the Garden - Horn Manure Preparation (also known as BD 500)
Close
PLEASE PLAN FOR:
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A day outdoors, be prepared for both shade and sun.
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Participants are encouraged to bring a bucket of kitchen scraps from home to add to the compost pile.
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Bring a jar from home. We hope to send folks home with some activated BD preparation for your gardens.
For further information please call or text Mary Thieme (805) 455-9827