Life on planet earth is supported by plants. These silent friends of us, remain, for the most, the “great stranger”. Maybe this is the reason that they have been so abused by humanity, along with the environment!
Whoever is interested in the quality of plant foods or remedies, must hark at this silent world. Organic farming opts for gentle, natural methods of nourishing and protecting the plants. These methods come from tradition and science.
Biodynamic farming approaches more the ancient civilizations and uses the energetic keys of ancient Greek philosophy, as well as the universal influences (from the moon, the planets and the constellations). With Homeodynamics, which is a development of Biodynamic farming, and contains elements of homeopathy, we can activate specific functions. We can also counter some meteorological problems, like the extreme climatic phenomena (hoarfrost, sweltering heat, water famine) or pollution (chemical or electromagnetic).
Harmonizing the system plant-soil-universe, we enhance the quality of lives and of the plants. Thus, we can have access to foods and remedies that support humans in all dimensions: physical, emotional and spiritual.
This seminar is recommended for all those who are interested in plants, in farming and in the way plants are related to the human health.
Curriculum
- Plant as an entity between heaven and earth. 4 elements and their transformation in plants.
- Quality of organic foods and human health. Certification and safety of organic products.
- Fertility. Rationale, methods and materials used in organic and biodynamic farming (acquaintance with plants and natural fertilizers)
- Phytoprotection. Plant health with natural, organic and energetic methods
- Cultivation of perennial plants (olive tree, vineyard, fructiferous trees)
- Schools of non-chemical farming: natural (Fukuoka), Permaculture (Mollison), biodynamic (Steiner)
- Processing of foods: olive-making, bakery, wine-making
- Starting an organic farm. Selection of space, investment, design of a self-sufficient farm, performance and viability, connection with the organic market, agrotourism.