The Foundations and Principles of Biodynamic Preparations

Manfred Klett

ISBN 10: 1782508430 / ISBN 13: 9781782508434

Published by Floris Books, GB, 2023

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At the heart of the biodynamic method are the eight preparations used to enhance the health and vitality of the soil: horn manure, horn silica, yarrow, chamomile, nettle, oak bark, dandelion and valerian. In this deeply insightful book, renowned biodynamic expert Manfred Klett explores the principles that underlie the preparations. He looks in detail at each preparation, describing their different properties, how their substances are enhanced and transformed through the stages of preparation, and the effect each preparation has on the soil and plants. Throughout, Klett advocates a holistic approach, which sees farms and gardens as integrated living organisms with the preparations playing a key role in improving the quality of the soil and producing healthy plants. This is essential reading for biodynamic practitioners who want to delve more deeply into the origins and theory of the preparations, and who want to better understand the spiritual principles that underpin how they work.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Foundations and Principles of Biodynamic Preparations
• Publisher: Floris Books, GB
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782508430
• ISBN 13: 9781782508434
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 244 grams

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Synopsis

This is essential reading for biodynamic practitioners who want to delve more deeply into the origins and theory of the preparations, and who want to better understand the spiritual principles that underpin how they work.

At the heart of the biodynamic method are the eight preparations used to enhance the health and vitality of the soil: horn manure, horn silica, yarrow, chamomile, nettle, oak bark, dandelion and valerian. In this deeply insightful book, renowned biodynamic expert Manfred Klett explores the principles that underlie the preparations. He looks in detail at each preparation, describing their different properties, how their substances are enhanced and transformed through the stages of preparation, and the effect each preparation has on the soil and plants.

Throughout, Klett advocates a holistic approach, which sees farms and gardens as integrated living organisms with the preparations playing a key role in improving the quality of the soil and producing healthy plants.

About the Author

Dr Manfred Klett (1933-2025) was an important figure in the biodynamic movement. In 1965, he co-founded a 450 acre biodynamic farm near Frankfurt, Germany, which continues to thrive today. He was director of the Department of Agriculture at the Goetheanum, Switzerland from 1988 until 2002.

Bernard Jarman is a biodynamic consultant based in Stroud, UK. He is a director of the UK Biodynamic Association.