Biodynamic Association

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop 14th Febuary 2026, Cardiff
2026-02-14 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
Venue and host: Global Gardens Project, Flaxland Allotment, Sachville Avenue Cardiff CF14 3NE
Join us for our annual fruit tree pruning workshop with experienced biodynamic grower, educator and fruit tree pruner Kai Lange.

We will learn the basics of pruning apple and pear trees at Global Gardens – all welcome
Currently, we do not have funding for this workshop, and so we welcome donations to cover costs.
Suggested donation per session:
£20 pay it forwards
£15 full wage
£10 low wage
Book your place via Eventbrite here
We also offer bursary places for those who are out of work, in the asylum system or are in precarious housing situations.

Introduction to Gardening the Biodynamic Way, 15th Feb, London
2026-02-15 14:00 - 17:00
Venue: Rudolf Steiner House, 35 Park Road, London NW1 6XT
Website: https://rsh.anth.org.uk/
Date and times: Sunday 15 February 14:00 – 17:00
Booking: All are welcome, no need to book.
Cost: Full £10, Concession £5 – pay at the door
About this workshop:
Biodynamics is an organic method of cultivation, arising out of Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual research. It works with the rhythms of the movements of the sun, moon, planets and stars to which the plants respond.
The workshop will cover the background to the biodynamic planting calendar and using the biodynamic preparations. It’s
spring and so we will focus on sharing tips for sewing and growing food plants– from windowsill herbs to fruit trees. For
the last hour we’ll stir the horn manure preparation (known as 500), so bring an empty screw top bottle if you would
like to take some home. A 500ml bottle is enough for an average garden.
The workshop is suitable for those new to biodynamics and for anyone who would like to give their garden, window boxes,
street trees or house plants a spring treat!
Sue and Douglas are enthusiastic gardeners with lots of practical experience in biodynamic gardening.

Biodynamic Preparation Making Day, 29th March 2026, Whites Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon
2026-03-29 10:00 - 16:00
A very warm invitation to come and discover more about the biodynamic preparations – the heart and soul of biodynamics – at this forthcoming Preparation making day with the South West Biodynamic Group

Venue: Whites Farm, Lower Dean, Buckfastleigh. TQ11 0LS
Times: Please come from 10 am for a 10.30am start
Bring and share lunch
All welcome and no charge

Outline for the day:
10.30 am: Unearth and inspect preps buried last autumn
NB – We are thinking, given the timing and the weather we have had, that this might be a bit premature to unearth the preparations.
However, we will dig them up and see how they are looking, re-burying them if they need longer.
12 noon: Early shared lunch
1. 30pm: Making a cow pat pit and digging/building a form to hold this, mixing the ingredients and placing them in the pit.
3 pm: Horn Manure ( BD500) stirring for those that wish to and clearing/ tidying up back for those that don’t.
NB If you want to stir the horn manure, please bring a bucket and if you want to take some home for your garden, please bring a bottle or an appropriate container. If you want to take some of the Compost Preparations away with you – please bring suitable containers with you to do so.

FFI and to let the SW Biodynamic Group know you are coming, contact Selby on tel 07874996367 or email Selby@crookedopath.co.uk

Grow Your Own Health Calendar (GYOH) Club 2026: Monthly Online Sessions, starting 31st March 2026
2026-03-31 19:30 - 2027-01-02 19:30, 2026-04-28 19:30 - 2027-01-30 19:30, 2026-05-26 19:30 - 2027-02-27 19:30, 2026-06-30 19:30 - 2027-04-03 20:30, 2026-07-28 19:30 - 2027-05-01 20:30, 2026-08-25 19:30 - 2027-05-29 20:30, 2026-09-29 19:30 - 2027-07-03 20:30, 2026-10-27 19:30 - 2027-07-31 21:30 and 9 more dates
Receive monthly gardening, health tips and more – Become Outstanding in Your Garden
Book your place here
We invite you warmly to join the Wholistic University’s monthly LIVE GYOH CALENDAR CLUB UPDATE with tips about sowing, planting, soil care, composting and harvesting in harmony with the rhythms of nature and the cosmos.
The Calendar Club is a monthly workshop series for gardeners and farmers based on master gardener Hans-Günter Kern’s 45 years of experience working in many soils and climatic zones of the world.
What to Expect in Monthly Online Courses

90 Minute Live Online Courses (presentation + Q&A)

The last Tuesday of every month from 7:30 pm – 9 pm (GMT)
First Session 31st March 2026
Presentation:

Learn about the best times for sowing, planting and harvesting and much more
Discover why certain times are favourable and others are not
Receive a preview of the month’s major planetary aspects
Take away suggested action plans for the next month
Introduction of how to use the most essential biodynamic preparations according to seasonal changes and stages of plant growth

Q & A

Share your major questions and challenges in your garden
Learn through other’s experiences, observations, and contribute to people’s science through your own experiments.
Make new friends and acquaintances in your area to team up for community garden opportunities
Are you ready to step up and become a local ambassador through this guided process, supporting others on their growing journey?

Sign-up by setting up a monthly standing order for only £8 using the following bank details
Sort Code: 04-00-04
Account No: 5265 3595
Account Name: Hans-Gunther Kern
Send us a confirmation email and your mobile number in turn, we send you the Zoom link for the monthly sessions and as a bonus, we invite you to our International, Interactive WhatsApp Forum.
If you are a proud owner of a 2026 GYOH Calendar, find the discount code on the last page, send it to us with your confirmation email, and pay only £ 4/month.
Once you are on our WhatsApp Forum we have several other groups with related themes for you to participate in.
You’ll receive a zoom link to join the monthly meetings and a login for access to recorded workshops.
We’ll communicate by email. Watch for emails from Wholistic Living University — admin@wholisticliving.co.uk
Wishing you a fun gardening year – Hans-Gunther

Biodynamic Preparation Making Day, 29th April 2026, Hawkwood College, Stroud, Glos
2026-04-29 10:00 - 16:00
A very warm invitation to come and discover more about the biodynamic preparations – the heart and soul of biodynamics – at this forthcoming Preparation making day, led by life-long biodynamic practitioner Bernard Jarman.
Date: 29th April 2026
Venue: Hawkwood College, Painswick Old Road, Stroud, Glos, GL6 7QW

It will include hands – on practical activity, digging up the horns buried last autumn and revealing the transformed Horn Manure Preparation.

All welcome! The event is free of charge, and you can come for an hour or two or the whole day.
It’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, ask lots of questions and support biodynamic preparation making.

FFI and to let Bernard know you will be attending, please email him at orion@phonecoop.coop

Understanding the nature of water courses (a beginning): 1st to 3rd May 2026: E Sussex & 5th-7th June 2026: Gloucestershire
2026-05-01 09:30 - 2026-06-07 16:30
This event and workshop series is being run by Ebb and Flow Ltd in conjunction with the Foundation for Water
‘ Without good quality water in the future, there will be no nature and no community’
You are warmly invited to join us for the following courses:
Understanding the nature of water courses (a beginning) Download full PDF here
1-3 May 2026: Foundation for Water building, Pixton Hill (Behind Emerson College)
5-7 June 2026: The Old Mill House, th St Mary’s, Chalford
Both programmes run from Friday afternoon – Sunday lunchtime. And the only prerequisite is an interest in allowing water to reveal its essential nature!! Water presents us with some remarkable capacities, and they all seem perfectly tuned to the needs of living organisms. In particular, the beautiful way water forms itself in movement and in forming ice crystals seems to show not just a similarity to the way organisms form themselves but also a sensitivity and a capacity to reveal subtle forming principles. (see the work of Theodor and Wolfram Schwenk et al, Masaru Emoto, Andreas Schulz and Veda Austin). How can we begin to make
clear sense of these phenomena, such that we can work appropriately with water in our agriculture and horticulture as well as for our own consumption?
In this workshop we will start by observing water in flow and using dyes and markers reveal the forming which happens in the
movements. We can see some archetypal gestures and see how water plays with these gestures both in experiments and in a
naturally flowing stream. We will look at the phenomena which reveal water sensitivity and discuss what that can indicate; both for
the how, where and when water is sensitive, as well as for what it is sensitive to. This can give us a background from which to
consider the methods which have been or could be used for enhancing the role of water in living organisms.
It may be seen that good water quality is not the same for different situations and for different realms of life; – plant, animal and human.
Costs and Booking:
1-3 May 2026: Foundation for Water building, Pixton Hill (Behind Emerson College) £255 (meals not included, bookable at
Emerson College)
5-7 June 2026: The Old Mill House, th St Mary’s, Chalford £295 (inc. vegetarian meals & refreshments)
To enquire or book, please contact info@ebbandflowltd.co.uk or phone: 01453 836 060
A limited number of concessions are available if needed
Early bird special £30 discount available for bookings 1 month in advance
We can supply details for accommodation if needed.

Being with Earth - Becoming Human: 9th - 16th May 2026, Isle of Lismore, Scotland
2026-05-09 10:00 - 2026-05-16 16:30
See below for all details -click on the next page arrow to explore all about this workshop and how to book
or download the PDF here
Being with Earth; Becoming Human Brochure

Sophia, the Goddess of Wisdom, in our time: 3 day Experimental Workshop, with Karsten Massei -23rd, 24th & 25th May 2026, Sheffield
2026-05-23 09:30 - 2026-05-25 18:00
Venue: Arnold Freeman Hall (above the Merlin Theatre), Meadowbank Road, Sheffield S11 9AH
Timings: The event will run from 09:30–20:30 on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th and from 09:30–18:00 on Monday 25th May 2026
Cost: £230 / Concessions (limited) – £100 To apply for a concessionary ticket, please email fiona.newman@rocketmail.com) with your reason for application. Only a very few of these tickets are available on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis.
The cost includes: all coffee breaks, vegetarian lunch on all 3 days and supper provided on both Saturday and Sunday.
To book: Telephone Fiona Newman on 07526 992173 to make your booking and then pay via bank transfer using the details below
Account name: Fiona Newman
Account number: 4302 1815
Sort code:20-53-77
About the Workshop:
During these three days, we want to connect with those inner sources through which we as individuals can become creative. The Goddess of Wisdom, Sophia, will stand by our side. We ask who she is and how we can connect with her essence and her impulses. In doing so, we want to focus primarily on her presence in and significance for our time. The focus is on your own personal questions and your path towards the mysteries of existence.
Sophia surprises us. She often reveals herself in ways that shake up familiar ideas, opinions and beliefs. One can get the impression that a new way of listening is needed to understand her language and messages. Her closeness to human individuality is unmistakable.
The seminar includes introductions to Sophianic beings, but is primarily aimed at encouraging and supporting independent practice. All of this takes place at a leisurely pace. Meditation, nature walks, exchanges and discussions are elements of the joint work.
Programme outline:
The day will start at 09:30 with coffee break at 11:00–11:30 then lunch at 13:00. We restart at 15:00 with coffee break at 16:30–17:00 and supper at 18:30. We finish with a short evening session between 19:30–20:30.
About Karsten Massei:
Karsten was born in Berlin in 1963 and worked as a curative educator in Switzerland for 30 years. He developed his clairvoyance through spending time with medicinal herbs in their natural environment, and has written six books on Nature Spirits, including “The School of the Elemental Beings”, his latest book is “Sophia – Goddess of Wisdom and Guardian of the Earth” published by Temple Lodge. He was a keynote speaker at the “Nature Spirits and Humans” conference in 2019 and gave a workshop in the Weleda herbal medicine garden

Introduction to Gardening the Biodynamic Way, Sunday 24 May 2pm - 5pm, London
2026-05-24 14:00 - 17:00
Venue: Rudolf Steiner House, 35 Park Rd, London, NW1 6XT
Timing 2pm to 5pm
With Dr Sue Peat and Douglas Davidson
Cost: Full £10, Concession £5 – pay at the door
All are welcome and no need to book
Biodynamics is an organic method of cultivation, arising out of Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual research. It works with the rhythms of the movements of the sun, moon, planets and stars to which the plants respond.
The workshop will cover the background to the biodynamic planting calendar and using the biodynamic preparations. It’s coming up to summer and so we will focus on sharing seasonal tips for sewing, growing and most importantly, making good compost! For the last hour, we’ll stir the horn manure preparation (known as 500), so bring an empty screw-top bottle if you would like to take some home.
A 500ml bottle is enough for an average garden. The workshop is suitable for those new to biodynamics and for anyone who would like to give their garden, window boxes, street trees or house plants a summer treat!
Sue and Douglas are enthusiastic gardeners with lots of practical experience in biodynamic gardening

No Dig Masterclass with Charles Dowding: Sunday 2-5pm, 14th June 2026, Somerset
2026-06-14 14:00 - 17:00
Venue: Home Acres, Alhampton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6PZ
Timing: 2-5pm ( You are welcome to arrive at 1pm and have a picnic in the garden before the course)
Cost £75
Booking: You can book your ticket easily online by scrolling down to the ticket section below, click the + sign to add the number of tickets you would like to purchase and then following the checkout instructions or call us and book over the phone on 01453 759501 ( Office Hours 9-1 Mon to Fri)
Directions: Click here for full directions to Home Acres
Parking: NB Due to building work happening at Home Acres, parking is very limited. The pub in the village, the Alhampton Inn, is kindly allowing Charles to use the parking at the back of the pub. Please park here, and then it’s a 150 m walk up the lane to Home Acres. There is room for max 3 or four cars at Home Acres for anyone who is not able to manage the walk. Thank you for car sharing where possible.
If coming by train – The nearest station is Castle Cary station a 15 min walk from the venue.
A selection of Charles’s books will be available for sale at the event
Discover the simplicity and joy of no-dig with Charles Dowding in this information-packed afternoon course at his inspiring garden at Home Acres where he will share 40 years of vegetable growing and no dig experiments so that everyone can grow more food for less effort. His sessions are unforgettable, informative, and deeply inspiring – jam-packed full of practical guidance you can bring back to your own garden.

Alongside his well-known no-dig expertise, Charles also shares thoughtful insights into “energy gardening,” offering a perspective that resonates strongly with biodynamic principles.

About Charles Dowding: Charles Dowding needs no introduction; an early pioneer of No Dig organic gardening, he is now the UK’s foremost and most famous exponent. He shares his wealth of knowledge via his excellent website, through the many books he has written, through courses and workshops such as this one and with a huge and ever-increasing following on social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok

His courses are hugely popular and sell out quickly.
Why not make a weekend of it and explore the delights of Castle Carey, Shepton Mallet and beyond – there are plenty of wonderful gardens to visit, including Kilver Court, The Newt and more. Click here for more details
Accommodation near Home Acres – visit https://charlesdowding.co.uk/pages/accommodation-near-homeacres

Our warmest thanks to Charles Dowding for enabling us to offer this event at a very special discount for our members & friends.

The Art of Fermentation with Sandor Katz, 19th - 21st June 2026: Shropshire
2026-06-19 10:00 - 2026-06-21 17:00
Venue: The Rare School, The Rare Dairy, Abbey Farm, Ash, SY13 4DP
Dates and times: The workshop will run from 10.30am on the 19th June to 5pm on the Summer Solstice (21st June) 2026
Costs: Tickets for the 3-day fermentation workshop are £660 (inc VAT) per person and include an abundance of organic, wild food & ferments to feast on! Discounted tickets: £645 if paid in full at registration Deposit & Payment Plan: £320 non-refundable deposit to secure your place and the balance (£340) by 21st April 2026
How to book: Places are limited – click here for more details and to register your place!
About the workshop: Sandor Katz, author of Wild Fermentation and The Art of Fermentation will be sharing his knowledge with us in June 2026, with a packed programme!
The workshop explores a diversity of fermentation techniques and the interconnections between them, with a mix of demonstrations, in-depth discussions and hands-on participation
You can read full details in the PDF below – click on the next page arrow to explore this workshop, what you will learn, links for accomodation etc or download the PDF here
Art of Fermenation with Sandor Katz 19th to 21st June 2026

Introduction to Biodynamics: A one-day workshop exploring the fundamentals of biodynamic farming and gardening, 2nd July 2026 Emerson College, East Sussex
2026-07-02 09:30 - 16:30
Venue: Emerson College, Forest Row East Sussex RH18 5JX
Dates and Timings: Thursday 2nd July 2026
Cost £85 ( NB does not include lunch)
Booking: You can book you place on line here
Join us at Emerson College for a one-day introduction to the fundamentals of biodynamic farming and gardening.
Throughout the day, you will explore the history of the biodynamic movement and the purpose behind biodynamic methods. The course will introduce key ideas, including Goethean observation, biodynamic preparations, the farm or garden as a living organism and working with cosmic rhythms and cycles.
Set within Emerson’s biodynamic landscape, this day course offers a grounded and accessible introduction for those interested in land-based learning, sustainable growing and a deeper relationship with the living world.
Facilitator: Nir Halfon – Biodynamic Land and Education Manager at Emerson College
Nir is passionate about biodynamic food, farming and sustainable living. He studied at Emerson College from 2001–2004 as part of the first cohort of the Biodynamic Training.
Since then, Nir has managed several biodynamic gardens and farms, most notably Old Plawhatch Farm, where he was Farm Director and Garden Manager from 2013-2020. He previously taught biodynamic farming and gardening at Emerson College from 2009-2012, and most recently worked as Programme Manager for Horticultural Apprenticeships at Plumpton College from 2020–2025. He also holds a Permaculture Diploma and a Master’s in Environmental and Energy Studies.
For full details, visit: https://emerson.org.uk/event/introduction-to-biodynamics/

Water and the Flowform Idea: Weekend creative workshop, 18–19 July 2026 Chalford, Stroud
2026-07-18 10:00 - 2026-07-19 16:30
Run by Ebb and Flow Ltd in conjunction with the Foundation for Water.
Cost: £265 (includes materials). Lunch and refreshments provided. Concessions available.
To book or enquire: info@ebbandflowltd.co.uk Tel 01453 836 060
About this creative workshop
What conditions allow water to move in rhythmic, resonant flow—and how can we explore this creatively through making?
The workshop explores how surface and material can support harmonious, dynamic flow, and how rhythm in water can be practically generated through simple form-making approaches.
Over two days we begin with simple tabletop experiments and demonstrations of flow using a flow-table and basic wooden constructions. We then work directly with water and clay on the flow-table, shaping surfaces individually and in groups. These evolving forms respond to the movement of water, creating a dialogue between maker and medium.
All welcome

Biodynamic Preparation Workshop with Vincent Masson: 17th September (12:00 pm) to September 18th (6:00 pm) 2026, Emerson College, East Sussex
2026-09-17 12:00 - 2026-09-18 18:00
Venue: Emerson College, Forest Row East Sussex RH18 5JX
For Full details, visit https://emerson.org.uk/event/biodynamic-preparation-workshop-with-vincent-masson/
Dates and Times: Starts at 12 pm on Thursday, 17th September, and ends at 6pm on Friday 18th September
Public Book Launch: Thurs 17th Sept 4pm to 6pm including a buffet. A free event focusing on Vincent Masson’s Biodynamic Preparations Handbook: How to Make, Store and Use Preparations for Soil Fertility; a moment to gather, share and celebrate this important contribution to biodynamic practice.
Cost for the workshop (17th –18th September): £175 – Includes 1.5 days of teaching
Booking: For the workshop, you can book online here
For the Free Book Launch session, please book your place by emailing reception@emerson.org.uk
About the workshop
Join us at Emerson College for a two-day immersive experience exploring the practice, purpose and living qualities of biodynamic preparations.
Led by biodynamic practitioner Vincent Masson, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to engage directly in the making, handling and understanding of preparations within a working landscape.
Rooted in observation, seasonal rhythm and practical activity, the workshop invites participants to deepen their relationship with land, materials and agricultural individuality.
Alongside the workshop, we will host a public book launch of Vincent Masson’s Biodynamic Preparations Handbook – a moment to gather, share and celebrate this important contribution to biodynamic practice.
This event marks a renewed chapter of biodynamic work at Emerson, connecting land, learning and community.
Workshop Programme
Thursday 17 September – Arrival by lunchtime
13:30 – 16:00 Preparation Workshop with Vincent Masson
16:00 – 18:00 Book Launch & Buffet (Free event)
19:00 – 21:00 Preparation Workshop with Vincent Masson
Friday 18 September
09:00 – 18:00 Full-day Preparation Workshop with Vincent Masson
What you will experience
Understanding the quality and selection of materials
Methods of storage and application
Working with seasonal and cosmic rhythms
Exploring the farm or garden as a living organism
Learning through direct observation and practice
About Vincent Masson: Vincent is an experienced biodynamic practitioner and educator, specialising in the preparation and application of biodynamic preparations. His work supports farmers and growers in deepening their understanding of soil vitality, agricultural individuality and regenerative agricultural practice.
This workshop is suitable for:

Biodynamic practitioners and growers
Farmers, gardeners and smallholders
Land-based learners and educators
Those connected to anthroposophical or regenerative agriculture networks
Anyone wishing to deepen their practical and experiential relationship with the land

Open to all, this event offers an opportunity to hear from the author, connect with the wider community, and celebrate the role of biodynamic practice in contemporary land work.
Practical information Held at Emerson College, set within 22 acres of biodynamic land on the edge of Ashdown Forest
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear
This event is part of the re-emergence of biodynamic practice at Emerson College – reconnecting land, learning and community through meaningful, hands-on work.
