Lunar does not mean loony

Biodynamic practice has often been derided as a loony hippie concept with no scientific basis. One of the strengths of biodynamics is its holistic approach – from the science of soil and plants to its inclusion of more esoteric concepts such as life-forces and cosmological influence.

Before you start rolling your eyes at the mere mention of “cosmic rhythms”, let’s define it:

Cosmic - relating to the cosmos;  forming a part of the material universe, especially outside of the earth; orderly or harmonious.

Rhythm - measured movement or procedure with uniform recurrence.  

The Macquarie Dictionary

Take a moment to consider the seasons,  moon phases, tides and the planetary movements of our solar system. These are rhythmical, and they influence what happens on Earth. Fishermen know that sea life is influenced by the moon’s phases – are they all crazy? No. And neither are biodynamic gardeners and farmers. Just because biodynamics differs from the present pariadigm does not mean it is wrong.

Along with compost, the biodynamic system uses a set of organic preparations that are administered at specific times of the year and phases of the growth cycle that are optimal for plant growth. It is an agricultural practice that has been used and developed for over 80 years and has been researched scientifically. We do not sacrifice goats or howl at the moon.

If you are unsure, eat some biodynamic produce and wash it down with a glass of biodynamic wine. Perhaps their superior qualities will go some way towards convincing you that somehow biodynamics does go beyond organics.