Applied Biodynamics

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Featured archival image for Applied Biodynamics — Issue No. 104 (Summer 2022)

Applied Biodynamics — Issue No. 104 (Summer 2022)

Issue 104 combines JPI’s renewed research program with practical summer protocols, a whole-farm interview from Perennial Roots, and tributes to Bill McCranie and Michael Phillips.

Applied Biodynamics — Issue No. 104 (Summer 2022)

Issue 104 combines JPI’s renewed research program with practical summer protocols, a whole-farm interview from Perennial Roots, and tributes to Bill McCranie and Michael Phillips.

Featured archival image for Applied Biodynamics — Issue No. 102 (Winter 2021)

Applied Biodynamics — Issue No. 102 (Winter 2021)

Issue 102 follows JPI’s winter preparation rhythm, presents oak bark and BD 505 as living-calcium supports for plant health, and reflects on ten years of practical archive learning.

Applied Biodynamics — Issue No. 102 (Winter 2021)

Issue 102 follows JPI’s winter preparation rhythm, presents oak bark and BD 505 as living-calcium supports for plant health, and reflects on ten years of practical archive learning.

Featured archival image for Applied Biodynamics — Issue No. 089 (Spring/Summer 2016)

Applied Biodynamics — Issue No. 089 (Spring/Summer 2016)

Issue 089 of Applied Biodynamics documents preparation-maker coordination, horn silica protocols, sequential spray methodology, practitioner research trials, and institutional expansion at JPI.

Applied Biodynamics — Issue No. 089 (Spring/Summer 2016)

Issue 089 of Applied Biodynamics documents preparation-maker coordination, horn silica protocols, sequential spray methodology, practitioner research trials, and institutional expansion at JPI.

Featured archival image for Applied Biodynamics — Issue 031 (Winter 2000–2001)

Applied Biodynamics — Issue 031 (Winter 2000–2001)

Issue 031 records JPI’s BD 507 finished-compost experiment, Hugh Courtney’s detailed institutional and financial history, succession planning, and Patricia Smith’s transition to editor.

Applied Biodynamics — Issue 031 (Winter 2000–2001)

Issue 031 records JPI’s BD 507 finished-compost experiment, Hugh Courtney’s detailed institutional and financial history, succession planning, and Patricia Smith’s transition to editor.