Applied Biodynamics — Issue 088 (Fall/Winter 2015)
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Issue 088 focuses on seasonal inwardness, festival practice, and observational work during the autumn and winter period, presenting biodynamics as an agricultural discipline attentive to timing, material handling, and ecological sensitivity.
In “Reconnecting with the Forces of Nature: Festivals and Healing Substances,” Abigail Porter interviews Basil Williams, DO, on the role of seasonal festivals in biodynamic practice. The article documents the preparation and use of festival sprays, the substances involved, and the timing of applications in relation to seasonal thresholds. The emphasis remains descriptive, outlining how materials are prepared, stored, and applied during specific festival moments.
“The Honoring of the Elementals with the Festival Sprays,” by Abigail Porter with Basil Williams, further specifies the handling and application of festival sprays. The article describes spray composition, application timing, and observed intentions related to land stewardship and seasonal transition, without introducing new preparation protocols.
The “Epiphany Meditation” is presented as a reflective text associated with the Epiphany season and does not provide procedural agricultural instruction.
In “The Season When the Earth Is the Most Inwardly Alive: Biodynamic Practice September–March,” Karen Davis Brown outlines seasonal biodynamic work during the inward phase of the year. The article addresses reduced cultivation, soil protection, compost care, observation of moisture and structure, and restraint in field activity, emphasizing observation over intervention.
“Building Your Farm Strength: Conversations with Jamie Fochuk,” by Hunter Francis, documents practical discussion on farm resilience, focusing on decision-making, pacing of work, and maintaining soil and system integrity over time.
The “FAQ: Compost,” by Abigail Porter, provides applied responses to common compost questions, including pile construction, moisture management, seasonal handling, and indicators of healthy decomposition.
In “Anecdotes: Mac Mead’s Winter Burial of Seeds,” an observational report describes winter seed burial practices, timing, and subsequent germination observations, presented as a case report rather than a generalized recommendation.
The issue also includes reports on Demeter hosting a biodynamic garden and lounge at the National Heirloom Exposition, JPI Volunteer Days, and Holiday Gift Suggestions, which function as organizational and outreach notices rather than instructional articles.
Articles
- Reconnecting with the Forces of Nature: Festivals and Healing Substances (A. Porter Interviews Basil Williams, DO)
- The Honoring of the Elementals with the Festival Sprays (A. Porter with Dr. Basil Williams)
- Epiphany Meditation
- The Season When the Earth is the Most Inwardly Alive: Biodynamic Practice September - March (K. Davis-Brown) Building Your Farm Strength, Conversations with Jamie Fochuk
- (H. Francis)
- FAQ: Compost (A. Porter)
- Anecdotes: Mac Mead’s Winter Burial of Seeds
- Demeter Hosts Biodynamic Garden and Lounge at National Heirloom Exposition
- JPI Volunteer Days, Holiday Gift Suggestions
Key Topics Covered
- Festival sprays and seasonal timing
- Handling and application of healing substances
- Autumn and winter biodynamic field practice
- Reduced cultivation and soil protection September through March
- Compost management during cold seasons
- Observational seed burial practices
- Farm resilience and pacing of work
- Biodynamic outreach and volunteer activity
Citation
Applied Biodynamics, Issue 088, Josephine Porter Institute for Applied Biodynamics, Fall/Winter 2015.
