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The 2016 Maria Thun biodynamic calendar, now in its 54th year, is adapted for North American dates and Eastern Standard Time. This useful guide shows the optimum days for sowing, pruning, and harvesting various plant crops, as well as working with bees. It includes Thun’s unique insights, which go above and beyond the standard information presented in most lunar calendars. It is presented in color, with clear symbols and explanations. The calendar includes a pullout wallchart that can be pinned up in a barn, shed, or greenhouse as a handy, quick reference.
Series: The North American Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar
Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Floris Books; 2016 ed. edition (October 15, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1782502165
ISBN-13: 978-1782502166
Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.1 x 8.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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My husband and I have used this booklet as a gardening guide for the past 4 years since learning about it at an ACRES USA conference. We have witnessed amazing results planting within the specific times listed for various harvesting goals. For example: Beets planted during a root period produce large roots at the expense of the leaves while those planted on leaf days, produce abundant leaves over a long period without forming a large root. We currently have beets, which were planted during a leaf period, that have been in our greenhouse for over a year and continue to produce an abundance of leaves.The book is much more detailed than other books we have used. It lists, not only the best planting days and times to optimize flowering, root, and leaf crops, but also the best periods for transplanting, weeding, adding soil amendments, grafting, pruning, controlling plant pests, etc., etc. It is a little book that packs a big wallop and it is necessary to read the author's notes under each month's listing to realize the most benefit. I would recommend reading the notes for all months right away to get an idea of what information is available BEFORE you need it--some of it is general information (such as "begin queen bee rearing at Flower times..." that can be useful in other months.)
I have been gardening following Biodynamic calendars for years. I thought I would try a new one this year so I bought the Maria Thun version. I much prefer the Stella Natura. This one is fine and has lots of information. I like the format of the Stella Natura. I am sure this is just personal preference.
I'm actually pretty disappointed with this book. The only reason I gave it 3 stars instead of 2 is because - at least - it has a biodynamic wall calendar I can reference at a glance. That said, I'm still not sure it deserves more than 2 stars. It has very little instructive content and is about as thick as a booklet...not a book. It makes very little reference to what to do with bees on a biodynamic calendar....which is the sole reason I ordered it. Clearly I'll need to search down other resources on how to practice biodynamic beekeeping.
I always have such fantastic success with this calendar. I use it primarily to sow seeds and transplant seedlings, but am curious about the more detailed applications concerning soil fertility and pest control. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that wants to have a deeper connection to their plants and the life forces that affect their development.
I used the 2015 version last year for the first time and can report favorable results.
Can't imagine planning or planting without this calendar. Better quality plants, less irrigation, higher yield, and longer-lasting harvests.
Love this, when I'm at a loss for a garden schedule I look here and the week is scheduled for me!
Used this publication for years, Especially helpful in planting and harvesting fruit plants.
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