Biodynamic Beekeeping
Side Room at Threefold Auditorium 260 Hungry Hollow Rd, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United StatesAlex Tuchman, Director of Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary leads us in an immersive weekend of the honeybee!
Alex Tuchman, Director of Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary leads us in an immersive weekend of the honeybee!
Megan Durney shares about the essential nature of the animal, and Kim Vaughan covers the basics of biodynamic dairy herd management.
At the heart of biodynamics is the image of caring for the earth and her kingdoms as for a living being that can unfold and develop into an independent, self-sustaining individuality.
Our Winter youth sessions introduce farm arts skills that inspire and renew the gardeners’ creative spirit during the quieter months of the year. Each week, students engage in activities (and take home projects) that are connected to the work of the farm.
Hugh Williams, one of the best orchardists in the East and a biodynamic farmer for over forty five years, shares his perspective and practical knowledge!
Craig Holdrege explains how to work with the living dynamic qualities of plants and animals. Sherry Wildfeuer takes us through the ins and outs of using the Stella Natura planting calendar.
A day-long workshop covering boosting soil fertility, weed and pest control using biodynamic preparations, and small animal stewardship.
Water is crucial to biodynamics: Not only to water plants, but for the process of stirring, which potentizes the preparations. Jennifer Greene of the Water Research Institute takes us far beyond what we commonly know, or suppose we know, of this element.
This workshop with Mac Mead is for anyone who wants to start a vegetable garden, or improve their existing one!
Come to buy beautiful, healthy, biodynamic plants for your garden. We will have vegetables, herbs, and flowers, along with Garden Gold compost, as well as salves and lightroot herb salt. We look forward to helping you start your 2025 garden. See you soon!