Drawing on research and Rudolf Steiner's Spiritual Science, this book by Gerhard Schmidt, M.D. looks at nutrition, offering a new dynamic view of humanity and the world ― and of food as a community-building force. Concerned with the problems resulting from the modern viewpoint of nutrition and the research of modern science, this book examines the fundamental and general aspects of nutrition. Schmidt makes the case that continued healthy human development will require us to re-conceptualize our understandings of nutrition, to find “a new light of consciousness to illumine our conception.” Topics include: Basic questions of nutrition Nutritional research through Steiner’s Spiritual Science What is the purpose of nutrition? General aspects of the physiology of nutrition Smell and taste: spices and aromatic substances Rhythm in nutrition; Raw and cooked foods Foods ― dietary substances ― medicinal substances Nutrition from the realm of plants, nutrition from the realm of animals Nutrition and spiritual life Nutrition and soul life Community-building through the meal The history of human nutrition The development of nutrition in the age of technology

Dynamics of Nutrition

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Schmidt, G.

Nutrition

Bio-Dynamic Farming & Gardening

This is a fascinating introduction to gardening in its widest sense, setting horticulture in its historical, cultural and cosmological contexts. The author offers both a theoretical understanding of biodynamic gardening and useful tips on light and warmth, ground covers, composts, crop rotation and weeds. The first part of the book is concerned with providing a philosophical and epistemological background to the subject, while the second part deals with the practicalities of horticulture.

Culture and Horticulture: A Philosophy of Gardening

Science & Math

Storl, Wolf-Dieter

Biological Sciences

This booklet contains Goethe's treatise on the metamorphosis of plants in 123 paragraphs as well as Rudolf Steiner's essay "The Origin of Goethe's Theory of Metamorphosis."Anyone interested in Goethe's dynamic concept of the metamorphosis of plants should read this original treatise. A prime example of his "perceptive power of judgment," this fascinating little work introduces a radically new way of looking at plants as lively manifestations of dynamic formative principles.ContentsOrigin of the Theory of Metamorphosis by R. SteinerThe Metamorphosis of PlantsIntroductionOf the Seed LeavesThe Development of the Stem-Leaves from Node to NodeTransition to the FlowerFormation of the CalyxFormation of the CorollaThe Formation of the StamensNectariesMore about the StamensFormation of the Style and StigmaThe FruitsThe Immediate Covering of the SeedA Glance Backward and ForwardEyes and their DevelopmentFormation of Composite Flowers and FruitsA Proliferous RoseA Proliferous CarnationLinnaeus's Theory of AnticipationSummary

The Metamorphosis of Plants

GOETHE, JOHANN WOLFGANG VON

Weeds and What They Tell

Engineering & Transportation

Ehrenfried E. Pfeiffer

Engineering

This book is a pioneering work on one of the least understood aspects of ecology―the curious phenomenon by which particular plants thrive in the presence of certain species and do poorly in the company of others. The observation of these relationships stimulates imagination and sensitiveness of observation to other living relationships and thereby opens new doors to further understanding of the world of nature. Every gardener and farmer could benefit from having Companion Plants as a reference guide. This publication represents the work done by Richard Gregg, who used the garden of Evelyn Speiden to conduct certain experiments. A pamphlet resulted, which was published by the Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association. This book, originally published in 1966, includes that material. It also includes the work of the late Dr. Ehrenfried Pfeiffer, one of the pioneers of biodynamic agriculture, in the fields of sensitive crystallization and chromatography.

Companion Plants and How to Use Them

Helen Philbrick

Richard B. Gregg

This is the book that will inspire you to grow plants all year round. In this very useful resource, Heinz Grotzke, the author, draws on over forty-five years of experience to provide a comprehensive perspective, as well as practical tips on soil blends, biodynamic preparations, water, light, sanitation, and cuttings. Based on Grotzke’s deep understanding of plant life from his many years working as a professional gardener, the text presents a straightforward explanation of practical aspects, but it is much more than just a set of dry technical instructions.

Biodynamic Greenhouse Management

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Grotzke, Heinz

Gardening & Landscape Design

Agriculture is the foundation of modern civilization. Without a steady supply of clean, life-giving food, we have neither the leisure nor the energy to develop industry, science or art. Worldwide and in particular in the United States, our foundation has deteriorated dangerously.

Farms of Tomorrow: Communities Supporting Farms, Farms Supporting Communities

Groh, Trauger

"How can we educate young people in ways that affirm a new view of our relationship to nature and that will be helpful in forming life-affirmative, holistic values?"In this book, Hilmar Moore first examines the historical relationship between agriculture and the development of human consciousness. He then gives an inspiring description of biodynamic agriculture, followed by a description of Waldorf education and ecological values.This book is for people searching for blending a biologically safe, sustainable agriculture and a life-enhancing education.

Rudolf Steiner's Contribution to the History and Practice of Agricultural Education

Moore, Hilmar

Technology

This small book, published in 1993, is an excellent overview of the university-level biodynamic research that has been conducted since the early 1920s. It presents methodologies, such as farm trials, university studies, and results in specific areas, including the use of the biodynamic preparations.

Research in Biodynamic Agriculture: Methods and Results

Koepf, Herbert H.

With this remarkable series of lectures presented in Koberwitz, Silesia, June 7-16, 1924, Rudolf Steiner founded biodynamic agriculture. They contain profound insights into farming, the plant and animal world, the nature of organic chemistry, and the influences of heavenly bodies. This translation from the original German by Catherine E. Creeger and Malcolm Gardner is a fundamental text for many intermediate and advanced students of biodynamic agriculture ― one to which the biodynamic practitioner will refer again and again over the years. In addition to the eight lectures, this version includes four discussions by Steiner, color plates of Steiner’s chalk drawings, the address to the members of the Agricultural Experimental Circle, Steiner’s report to members of the Anthroposophical Society after the lectures, Steiner’s handwritten notes to the Agriculture Course, further agricultural indications given by Steiner, and “New Directions in Agriculture,” by Ehrenfried Pfeiffer (a colleague of Steiner’s who brought biodynamic agriculture to North America).

Agriculture: Spiritual Foundations for the Renewal of Agriculture

STEINER, RUDOLF

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