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SUMMARY:Wholistic Living University Online Biodynamic Gardening Course & New Range of Practical Workshops on: Biodynamic Beekeeping\, Living Water\, and more
DESCRIPTION:A Seasonally Oriented Ecology of Biodynamic Practices\nThe existing and forthcoming programme hosted by Wholistic Living University (WHLU) is conceived as a seasonally orientated ecology of biodynamic practices\, with practical gardening and land-based work at its core. The primary emphasis lies in the biodynamic/wholistic approach to growing food\, enhancing biodiversity\, the restauration of soils\, building life-giving compost\, understanding plant rhythms\, developing clear observation skills\, and discovering the seasonal gesture\, supported by in-person practical experiences\, online learning\, masterclasses\, and the WHLU Calendar Club\, created to accompany those working consciously with the WHLU 2026 Grow your Own Health Calendar. \nAlongside this land-oriented core\, the programme is enriched through complementary strands including biodynamic beekeeping\, water phenomenology and flowform work\, observational and sensory schooling\, and embodied movement and formative arts. These offerings are developed with experienced practitioners and partner organisations\, allowing participants to encounter living processes\, soil\, plants\, water\, bees\, form\, and movement through a multi-disciplinary approach to develop coherent perspectives. Together\, these strands support the cultivation of perceptive\, responsible\, and future-oriented biodynamic/wholistic practices. \nWhat’s on offer in 2026  \nGrow your own Health (GYOH) Online Courses\, MasterClasses & Monthly Live Introductions Hosted by Hans-Gūnther Kern\nStructured online learning and live seasonal sessions providing foundational understanding of biodynamic principles and ecological thinking with guided practices to apply at home or in community settings\, for beginners\, intermediate and advanced learners.  For all details\, visit: www.whlu.org/courses \nGrow Your Own Health (GYOH) – Practical Biodynamic Gardening Workshops Hosted by Hans-Gūnther Kern Hands-on\, seasonal workshops introducing biodynamic gardening practices\, working with soil\, compost\, plants\, observation\, and the rhythms of the year to cultivate resilient gardens that nourish both land and human health (Dates and places to be announced). \nWholistic Living University (WHLU) Online Calendar Club (with GYOH) Hosted by Hans-Gūnther Kern\nA shared learning space supporting gardeners and practitioners working consciously with the WHLU Biodynamic Calendar\, offering seasonal orientation\, reflection and practical guidance across the year – for full details and how to book your place\, click here \nWater Phenomenology & Flowform Work  Hosted by Ebb & Flow Ltd\, Foundation for Water; Simon Charter and Matt Thornton\nLectures and practical workshops exploring the true nature of water through observation\, rhythm\, movement\, and form\, supporting biodynamic agriculture\, landscaping and ecological understanding (Dates to be announced). \nBiodynamic Beekeeping\, Practical Hive Work & Masterclasses  Hosted by Scott Thompson at Paradise Gardens\, London\, SW18 3HU\nPractical workshops\, online theory sessions\, and seasonal hive days exploring the honeybee as a keystone being within Earth and Cosmic Ecology\, including selection\, genetics\, and future-oriented stewardship (Dates to be announced). \nObservation & Sensory Schooling  The Healing Garden\, hosted by Kirsten Hartvig\, Joshua Bartel and Hans-Günther Kern (Dates to be announced).\nCultivating refined perception and sensitivity through seasonal attentive observation of living processes in plants\, landscapes\, and water \nEmbodied Movement & Formative Arts\nExplore Life Forces in Nature Course Leaders: Eurythmy Therapy (Katherine Beaven)\, Art Therapy (Johanna Berger)  23rd May 2026 \nAn integrative experience of getting closer to your inner and outer nature\, breathing together through embodied movement and artistic expression\nVenue: Peredur\, Centre of the Arts\, Sussex \nExperience the Qualities of the Pentagram – Gesture of Venus Course Leaders: Eurythmy Therapy (Katherine Beaven)\, Sacred Geometry (Saba Kafil) 4th July 2026  An exploration of the qualities the gesture of Venus\, the number 5 and its form giving impulse in the Rose family through eurythmy and sacred geometry sou.\nVenue:  Peredur\, Centre of the Arts\, Sussex \nIntegrate Your Diverse Soul Experiences  Course Leaders: Sculpting (Maria Albiez)\, Bothmer Therapy (Ionela Hanganu)  Date to be announced \nAn immersion through playful and sacred movement\, working with clay and forming a living expression of beauty and living proportions. An experience to feel deeply the expressions of living processes and pathways for cultivating full expression of our soul\, the integration and  balancing of our different centres of consciousness\nVenue: Hoathly Hill Community\, Sussex \nSeasonal Living: Festivals\, Feasts & the Arc of the Year (Dates to be announced)\nWorkshops\, gatherings and practices aligned with key seasonal festival thresholds: Advent to Holy Nights\, Lent to Easter\, through to Whitsun\, St John’s to Michaelmas\, alongside various seasonal feasts of the Saints and Heavenly Hosts in support of cultural renewal and communal rhythm.
URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/gyoh-online-bd-gardening-course/
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SUMMARY:Step by Step Introduction to Biodynamic Gardening Workshops\, Feb - July 2026 at venues across the UK
DESCRIPTION:Discover the art and science of growing in harmony with nature with our Step-by-Step Biodynamic Gardening Courses 2026 \nGrow Your Own is becoming increasingly popular; there is growing recognition\, too\, that being outdoors\, and getting in touch with Nature is hugely beneficial and brings many positive health and well-being rewards. Now you can experience both\, plus the power and vitality of biodynamic gardening\, and discover its benefits for yourself. \nComprising of 6 x 1-day sessions from Feb to July 2026 this course is a great way to learn about all the biodynamic principles and practices and enable you to put them into action in your garden\, community garden or allotment. \nThe total cost for the course (six sessions\, including a simple lunch) is £180\, which is exceptional value\, working out at just £30 per day\, including lunch. Places are limited\, so we advise booking early!\n\nONLINE BOOKING IS NOW LIVE!   scroll down the page to find the ticket for the venue of your choice\nYou can also book over the phone Tel 01453 759501  (office hours 9-1 Mon to Fri) or email us at office@biodynamic.org.uk\n \nThe courses take place at Ruskin Mill Trust biodynamic gardens and are run by experienced biodynamic gardeners.\nFor more information about Ruskin Mill Trust  visit  http://www.rmt.org \nWhat course participants have said:\n“  I would like to say how much I enjoyed the inspirational step-by-step course. Although I have had an allotment for several years and have always aimed to grow organically\, this course has opened my eyes to so much more. My only regret is that I had not discovered the biodynamic way a lot earlier”\n“ One of my greatest joys now is coming back from a Step by Step day and putting into practice some of the many strategies that I am learning. . I am forming a noticeably different relationship with the plot and with the growing process\, which I find truly wonderful” \nCourse Locations & Dates  –  All sessions run from  09.45 am -15.00 pm\nClick on the venue name for more info and directions \nDevon: Whites Farm\, Whites Farm Education Trust\, Buckfastleigh\, Devon TQ11 0L\nSession Dates for 2026  14th Feb\, 14th March\, 11th April\, 9th May\,  13th June\,  20th June\, 11th July\nNB this venue comprises 7 sessions\, the cost is £210 and please contact Alasdair: info@whitesfarm-edtrust.com  directly to book your place \nNEW VENUE!  Just added \nCumbria: Gaydon Cottage\, Low Fellside\, Sizergh\, Cumbria LA8 8DY\nSession dates 2026:  NB these sessions take place on Sunday:  22nd Feb\, 29th March\, 19th April\, 31st May\, 21st June\, 26th July \nEyam Edge Farm\, Peak District National Park\, Derbyshire S32 5QT\nSession dates 2026: 14th Feb\, 14th Mar\, 25th Apr\, 16th May\, 13th June\, 11th July \nNorth East England  Clervaux Garden School\, Jolby Lane\, Croft-on-Tees DL2 2TF\nSession dates 2026: 14th Feb\, 14th Mar\, 25th Apr\, 16th May\, 13th June\, 11th July  \nWest Wales:  Coleg Plas Dwbl\, Mynachlog-ddu\,\, Clynderwen SA66 7SE\nSession dates 2026: 7th Feb\, 7th Mar\, 18th Apr\, 9th May\, 6th June\, 4th July\n \nGloucestershire:  Upper Grange\, Lovedays Mead\, Stroud GL5 1XB \nSession dates 2026: 28th Feb\, 21st Mar\, 18th Apr\, 9th May\, 13th June\, 11th July \nGrace Garden School\, Canford Ln\, Bristol BS9 3PE\nSession dates 2026: 28th Feb\, 21st Mar\, 18th Apr\, 16th May\, 13th June\, 4th July \nNEW VENUE:  Emerson College\, Forest Row\, East Sussex\, RH18 5JX\nSession dates 2026:  28th Feb\, 21st Mar\, 18th Apr\, 16th May\, 13th June\, 11th July\n \nProgramme Outline  – Full Programme (PDF) \nSession 1 –  Seed connects with soil\nSession 2 –   Planning our garden\nSession 3  –  The plant between the sun and earth\nSession 4 –   The biodynamic preparations\nSession 5  –   Tending the garden\nSession 6  –   The garden as an organism
URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/step-by-step-bd-gardening-2026/
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SUMMARY:Biodynamic Step-by-Step Biodynamic Woodland Management: Nov 2025 to April 2026\, Stourbridge\, DY7 5NJ
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Valehead Farm\, Kinver\, Stourbridge\, DY7 5NJ\nCost: £150 -including a simple  lunch \nDates: 15th Nov\, 13th Dec 2025 & 24th Jan\, 28th Feb\, 21st Mar\, 18th April 2026\nTimes: 9.30am to  4pm\nBooking:  Please scroll down to the tickets section below and click + to add the number of tickets you would like and follow the instructions to check out.   Alternatively\, you can book via email: office@biodynamic.org.uk  or over the phone 01453 759501 ( office hours 9-1)\n \nAbout this course:\nThis course is an introduction to woodland management with a special focus on biodynamics\, in theory and practice. Its objectives are to provide opportunities to build background knowledge and practical skills to enhance and enliven your own practice\, and to work towards creating resilient\, productive woods. \nThis six-day course is drawn from Ruskin Mill Trust’s rich biodynamic training:  Growing the Land\, Growing People and would suit those wishing to learn how to manage and work practically using biodynamic and traditional hand-tool methods in a small woodland. It is held once a month on a Saturday; starting on 15th November 2025 through till 18th April 2026. For more about Ruskin Mill Educational Trust click here  \nAt the end of this course\, Participants will: \n\nUnderstand the principles\, intentions and basic methods of traditional hands-on\, biodynamic woodland management in a small woodland setting\nHave a basic understanding of interactions in the natural world\, including soil\, plant\, animal\, human being and cosmos from a biodynamic perspective.\n\nTutors:  Chris \nRichard Turley\nJoe\nRhys \nDirections to the venue: Valehead Farm\, Compton Rd\, Kinver\,  South Staffordshire DY7 5NY\nThe Farm is located on the Compton Road left down the farm track\, after the Kniver Rock Houses and after the junction with Kingsford Lane and Rocky Wall Road. Travel down the narrow track and you will come to a residential house turn immediately right into the car park and then walk up to the farm buildings.   See google map link here
URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/biodynamic-step-by-step-biodynamic-woodland-management-2026/
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SUMMARY:The Living Land Series 2026 - a programme of agroecology workshops for land and nature connection throughout the year:  Stroud\, Glos
DESCRIPTION:The Living Land Series is a programme of agroecology workshops for land and nature connection throughout the year\, led by experienced biodynamic practitioners and facilitators Kai Lange and Jonathan Code. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach session will incorporate theory\, practice and reflection.\nLocation: Oakbrook Community Farm\, Painswick Old Road\nCosts:  Sessions cost £30 per participant\, however we do also offer these workshops on a pay-what-you-can basis.\nWorkshop led by Kai Lange and Jonathan Code\, read more about them below\nFor all details visit:  https://www.thegrovestroud.co.uk/livingland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 21st February 2026  9am-1 pm  FRUIT-TREE PRUNING \nTree health & development needs\, tools\, tree paste\, pruning guidance & practice.  Please bring your own secateurs \nBook via Stripe  \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nSaturday 25th April 2026  9am-1pm  COMPOST & PREPARATIONS\nHow to make the best compost to support the health of soil and plants\, drawing on biodynamic practices\nBook COMING SOON \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSaturday 27th June 9am-1pm   BEES\, BIRDS & FLOWERING PLANTS\nInsects and birds are essential for healthy plant development\, far beyond pollination. This workshop explores how to support bees to do their best\, and enjoy the power of flowers.\nBook COMING SOON \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nAbout the workshop leaders\nKai Lange:  Kai draws his inspiration from working with nature. He has been a biodynamic farmer\, fruit- and veg-grower since 1985\, having trained in Germany\, lived in Denmark and in the UK from 2000. Currently working for the Biodynamic College\, he is passionate to share his love for farming and growing through education and mentoring. He is developing and sharing practices to start a dialog with nature\, consciously engaging all senses\, together with his wife Lucy at HortusHeart.org.uk. \n\n\n\n\nJonathan Code: Jonathan is an environmental educator\, researcher and author\, currently leading the MSc programme in Agroecology at the Royal Agricultural University where he is a Senior Lecturer. With a strong interest in native American philosophy and the natural world\, Jonathan regularly teaches for the Biodynamic College amongst other organisations\, with focus areas including alchemy and spagyrics\, essential oil distillation\, traditional craft and integrative education.
URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/the-living-land-series-2026/
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SUMMARY:Bringing water to life with Flowforms: Evening Event Friday 13th February 2026 & Workshop Series 14th & 15th March & 18th & 19th April 2026 - Gloucestershire
DESCRIPTION:This event and workshop series is being run by Ebb and Flow Ltd in conjunction with the Foundation for Water\n” Without good quality water in the future\, there will be no nature and no community” \nThere are three separate opportunities to explore this fascinating and important topic\, and these events are designed to build on each other. It is possible\, however\,  to attend just the evening presentation (in-person or online) and/or Flowforming part 1 on its own.\nBringing water to life with Flowforms  – evening event and  lowforming workshops PDF of all details  \n  \nWhat is going on in these water sculptures?\nEvening Event:  7:30-9:30 pm Friday 13th February 2026 – \nYou can attend in person and online.\nVenue: Ruskin Mill Exhibition Room\, Old Bristol Road Nailsworth Gloucestershire GL6 0LA\nAbout this evening event: We will explore the way water movement creates forms and how this relates to the formation of organisms in life. We will also explore rhythmic movements in the Flowforms and their relation to the archetypal gestures of water seen in rivers and natural flows. We will also touch on the pitfalls of mechanistic thinking and develop a sense of how water can help us move beyond such binary approaches. Finally\, we will discuss the potential for creating individual forms as preparation for those who may wish to join the Flowforming workshops\nCost and Booking:  To register your place\, either  in-person or online\, please visit: https://flowform_exploration.eventbrite.co.uk/\nSuggested in-person donation fee: £10.  For enquiries\, please contact: info@ebbandflowltd.co.uk \nFlowforming Course Part One  –  14th & 15th March 2026\nVenue: Chalford\, Stroud\, Glos\nAbout this workshop: What are the conditions for rhythmic\, resonant flow\, and how can we create these artistically in conversation with water?  We will begin by observing flow patterns through tabletop experiments and then demonstrate resonant flow on a flow table using simple constructions made from wooden pieces. From there\, we will explore water movements on and within a clay surface on the flow table\, shaping this surface individually or collaboratively in small groups. By the end of part 1\, participants will understand how to engender rhythmical movement in water practically \nFlowforming Course Part 2  – 18th & 19th April 2026\nVenue: Chalford\, Stroud\, Glos\nAbout this workshop: In this follow-on workshop\, participants will build upon their experience from part 1 and will have the possibility to create a permanent\, functional\, weather-proof Flowform.  The Flowform would typically be made from fibre cement\nhowever creation in other mediums may be possible such as carving in stone or wood\, beaten from sheet metal\, or ceramic made and fired if desired. (Additional costs and arrangements would need to be organised in advance.)\nCosts and Booking for the weekend workshops:  \nPart 1 £265\, Part 2 £295 (inc basic materials)  Lunch & refreshments will be provided both days\nParticipants may register for just part 1  or part 1 & 2 together\nEarly bird special: 10% discount if payment for both made by 16 February 2026\nA limited number of concessions are available if needed.\nTo enquire or book\, please contact info@ebbandflowltd.co.uk
URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/bringing-water-to-life-with-flowforms/
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