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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:Biodynamic and related Events & Courses at Waltham Place\, Berkshire 2025
DESCRIPTION:Waltham Place – Biodynamic by nature\nWith Courses\, Walks and Special Interest Events running throughout the year there are plenty of opportunities to join us here at Waltham Place. Whether you wish to take a walk around the gardens\, experience the seasonal highlights\, learn about the wildlife or master a new skill\, we will be happy to welcome you.  To view all events\, visit  What’s on at Waltham Place \nSeasonal Biodynamic Events 2025\nApril\n11th April 2025  – A Strong Start in the Kitchen Garden  11am – 1pm  £15  \nJoin Market Gardener Harry for a guided springtime walk of the Kitchen Garden. With hints and tips on the many ways we develop plant health and resilience\, and on how to lay the foundations of a productive growing year. Topics covered will include: successful sowing practices\, using natural sources of fertility\, the benefits of making compost teas\, plant protection in spring\, soil preparation\, and biodynamic practices for promoting vitality. To include a glass of organic cordial.\nTo Book: https://www.walthamplace.com/product/a-strong-start-in-the-kitchen-garden \n25th April 2025 –  Springtime Secrets for a Thriving Garden 11am – 1pm £15\nDiscover the art of natural resilience on a guided springtime walk through the ornamental gardens at Waltham Place.\nLearn expert hints and tips to cultivate plant health\, boost vitality\, and lay the groundwork for a productive growing year.\nTopics will include: Successful sowing practices for healthy seedlings  –  Harnessing natural sources of fertility – Protecting your plants in spring -Soil preparation for optimal growth – Biodynamic practices to promote vitality and harmony.  To include a glass of organic cordial.\nTo Book: https://www.walthamplace.com/product/springtime-secrets-for-a-thriving-garden \nJULY\n5th July 2025 – Raw Milk Day 10am  – 4pm  £55 to include refreshments\nAn experiential day exploring the role of livestock in biodynamic farms\, with an emphasis on our cattle and raw milk micro dairy. Much more than providers of fertility\, livestock shape the environment and the rhythm of the farm. Join the team for a milking session and get to know the herd through observation and anecdotes from the working day. We will also explore our reasons for opting to run a raw milk micro dairy and the nutritional benefits of raw milk.  This event includes refreshments. Please bring a packed lunch and dress for the weather.\nTo Book: https://www.walthamplace.com/product/springtime-secrets-for-a-thriving-garden \n19th July  2025 – Biodynamic Plant Propagation Day at Waltham Place 10am  – 4pm £55 to include refreshments\nJoin us for a hands-on workshop dedicated to the art of plant propagation\, hosted by the ornamental team at Waltham Place. Discover the practice of raising plants in harmony with biodynamic and naturalistic principles.This experiential day will guide you through a variety of propagation techniques\, including: Techniques for splitting and dividing plants. -Techniques for taking cuttings -Sowing seeds and nurturing seedlings -Practical tips for sustainable and natural plant care -Understanding and working with the biodynamic planting calendar.\nWhether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener\, this workshop offers valuable insights into how to foster healthy and thriving plants. Refreshments are included in the day. Please bring a packed lunch and dress for the weather. At the end of the day we will give you a couple of samples of your work to take home with you.\nTo Book: https://www.walthamplace.com/product/biodynamic-plant-propagation-day-at-waltham-place \nSEPTEMBER\n20th September 2025 – Seed Saving  10am  – 4pm £55 to include refreshments\nSeeds are one of the key issues for food sovereignty and climate change mitigation. In a time when diversity and quality are declining\, it is imperative to reconnect once again with the practice of harvesting seeds that are tolerant and adapted to the changing climate.  Join estate manager\, André Tranquilini\, biodynamic farmer and gardener\, founding member of the Living Seeds\, organic and biodynamic seed company\, for this step-by-step workshop to help you to obtain the best quality seed from your gardens. Learn how to select\, harvest\, dry\, clean and store your seeds for maximum effect. Refreshments are included in the day. Please bring a packed lunch and dress for the weather.\nTo Book: https://www.walthamplace.com/product/seed-saving-2 \n 
URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/biodynamic-events-and-courses-at-waltham-place-berkshire-2025/
CATEGORIES:100 Years Anniversary
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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:Free 4 Day Course in Biodynamic Agriculture\, 20-21st & 27-28th Sept 2025\, Devon
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URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/free-4-day-course-in-biodynamic-agriculture-20-21st-27-28th-sept-2025-devon/
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SUMMARY:Reaffirming our Bond with Nature: Exploring Rudolf Steiner’s Calendar of the Soul: 27th & 28th September 2025\, Suffolk
DESCRIPTION:Led by philosopher\, gardener and author Jeremy Naydler \nDates and Times: Saturday September 27th 2025 10 am-5 pm to  Sunday September 28th 2025  10am-1pm\nNon-residential\nVenue:  Timberyard Farmhouse\, Great Glemham\, Suffolk IP17 2DL\nBook your place here:  https://lu.ma/29ug7t0q \nJoin Jeremy Naydler and Miche Fabre Lewin for a co-curated experience of talks and walks\, conversation and creative exploration with the spirit of place. \nOver the two days\, Jeremy introduces the profound content\, structure and purpose of Rudolf Steiner’s Calendar of the Soul\, these being complemented by Miche through artistic explorations in studio spaces and outdoor environments. \nJeremy is a philosopher\, gardener and author of several books\, including Gardening as a Sacred Art (2021) and The Struggle for a Human Future (2020). Miche is an artist\, curator and co-founder of Living Justice. \nThe fifty-two verses of Rudolf Steiner’s Calendar of the Soul describe subtle changes in the human soul that accompany the changing conditions of nature through the cycle of the seasons. In our technologized age\, these daily meditations for each week of the year offer a contemplative path to restore our relationship with nature\, bringing greater awareness of the spiritual bond that unites humanity with the world. \nWe welcome a contribution of 90 pounds | This includes an organic\, plant-based lunch on Saturday\nBook your place here:  https://lu.ma/29ug7t0q\n \n 
URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/reaffirming-our-bond-with-nature-exploring-rudolf-steiners-calendar-of-the-soul-27th-28th-september-2025-suffolk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T140000
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Gardening the Biodynamic Way Sunday 28 September 2pm - 5pm\, London
DESCRIPTION:With Dr Sue Peat and Douglas Davidson\nVenue: Rudolf Steiner House\, 35 Park Rd\, London\, NW1 6XT https://rsh.anth.org.uk/\nTimings: 2-5PM\nCost and Booking: All welcome\, no need to book. Full £10\, Concession £5 \nAbout this workshop: \nBiodynamics is an organic method of cultivation arising out of Rudolf Steiner’s Spiritual research. It was his response to questions from farmers who were unhappy with ‘chemical’ agriculture. Biodynamics 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 of the biodynamic planting calendar and using the biodynamic preparations. It’s Autumn\, a time to harvest\, enjoy the changing colours and plan for next year. The workshop will include presentations of research that demonstrate the benefits that biodynamics brings to the environment\, the soil\, the plants and to improvements in food quality.  \nFor the last hour\, you get an opportunity to 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 or house plants a winter treat!  \nSue and Douglas are enthusiastic gardeners with lots of practical experience in biodynamic gardening.  
URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/an-introduction-to-gardening-the-biodynamic-way-sunday-28-september-2pm-5pm-london/
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