My Overview for the project

Learn about Biodynamics

• Watch One man, One cow, One planet

• Go to Sarah’s biodynamic farm

• Read ‘Grasp the Nettle’ by Peter Proctor

• Learn about companion planting - good combinations

Things to do

• Write up all the biodynamic recipes

• Learn how to make a good compost heap

• Get the worm farm working

• Contact organics stores to get an idea about gaps in the organic vegetable market

• Get a Biodynamic planting calendar

• Learn how to use Brix measurement equipment

Objectives

• Every week I will take a Brix measurement on each of the different types of vegetables I’m growing, and track how this changes over time as the soil health improves.

• I will also observe how other aspects in my garden change, such as insect damage, as I begin to implement biodynamic gardening practices.

• I will grow the herbs and other plants required to make the biodynamic preparations, as well as planting flowers that will attract pollinators to the garden. i.e. Borage, yarrow, chamomile, dandelions

• Produce a biodynamic crop that I will be able to sell.

• Provide my community with nutrient dense, biodynamic organic vegetables.