A Biodynamic Manual: Practical Instructions for Farmers and Gardeners by Pierre Masson

Pierre Masson gives practical, illustrated guidance on making and using horn manure, horn silica, and the compost preparations, together with plant health, seeds, pastes, root dips, fruit trees, vines, livestock, cereals, and vegetable farming. The guidance draws on his experience managing a mixed biodynamic farm in Burgundy.

The clear instructions, diagrams, and photographs make the manual useful for newcomers as well as experienced biodynamic farmers and gardeners seeking a working reference.

Yes. Publisher Floris Books lists new second-edition chapters on large-scale farming, including livestock and cereal cultivation, as well as vegetable farming. The manual also covers biodynamic preparations, compost, plant health, and care of fruit trees and vines.

The fully illustrated manual uses explanatory diagrams and photographs to guide farmers and gardeners through making and using biodynamic preparations and compost, managing plant health and weeds, working with seeds, pastes and root dips, and caring for fruit trees and vines.