Biodynamic Gardening Report 35—Jan. 16-22, 2015 

In this episode, farmer Ralph Johnson wields one of his most useful tools for the garden and fields: his smartphone that helps him check FarmersAlmanac.com as well as a couple of other sites for further info to "triangulate" the correct information for planting by the moon per biodynamic practices. We also discuss EcoFarm 2015 which we hope to attend together next week in Pacific Grove, California, near Monterey. They have scheduled several sessions on Friday January 22 about biodynamics: hopefully we'll record next week's Biodynamic Gardening Report at this exciting conference for sustainable, ecological farming.

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Biodynamic Gardening Report 34—Jan. 9-15, 2015

We're facing another winter week consisting of several barren days with a few days of optimum gardening as the moon moves through Scorpio. We discuss garden planning including purchasing seeds for spring and summer gardens. Farmer Ralph Johnson also describes how he makes soil for the coming growing season. 

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Biodynamic Gardening Report 33—Jan. 2-8, 2015

Keeping it short and sweet this week, farmer Ralph Johnson gives us the forecast for the week with regard to gardening by the moon in these early winter days with ever more daylight. Hope springs eternal for the garden!

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Biodynamic Gardening Report 32—Dec. 26-Jan. 1, 2015 

We’re pleased to announce the launch of a new website for biodynamic farmer Ralph Johnson: JrjohnsonFarms.com. This site offers foodies and gardeners information about the biodynamic agricultural practices he employs as well as tips for gardening at home according to the moon. The site also includes a tomato gallery to help tomato lovers choose the right tomatoes for their particular Central Coast microclimate and a link to the latest Biodynamic Gardening Report. Finally, customers can now buy biodynamically-produced seeds from Jrjohnson Farms via our online market.

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Biodynamic Gardening Report 31—Dec. 19-25, 2014 

Ralph Johnson plans to spend the Winter Solstice this year hunting quartz crystals in southern California. At the Vernal Equinox in March, he'll once again unearth the cow horn buried six months before at the Autumnal Equinox, empty it of the "cosmically cured" cow manure and refill it with these solstice quartz crystals, ground into a fine powder. 

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Biodynamic Gardening Report 30—Dec. 12-18, 2014  

We recorded this almost winter solstice show in view of Morro Rock as we prepared to join a community radio station mixer. Our weekly interview with Ralph Johnson airs at 2pm PST at the start of “X Marks the Spot with Central Coast Foodie” every Friday on 97.3 The Rock, EsteroBayRadio.org. 

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Biodynamic Gardening Report 29—Dec. 5-11, 2014

As we move through these "darkest days of the year," we're getting ready for enhanced growing conditions as the seasons turn but we still plan to get some cool-weather root crops in the ground on Monday and Tuesday. Carrots and radishes are fun and we plan to replant for a winter crop. 

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Biodynamic Gardening Report 28—Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2014 

As the days get ever shorter—three weeks until the Winter Solstice!—many plants take extra long to grow given the reduced hours of daylight. Basil simply won't grow without 16 hours of daylight so spend your gardening energy wisely at this relatively dormant time of year. 

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Biodynamic Gardening Report 27—Nov. 21-27, 2014 

This week, we just scratch the surface in learning about Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925), the intellect who collected and presented biodynamic gardening principles drawn from centuries of best practices. An interesting person with a very wide range of focus, Steiner channeled his peasant "of the earth" background with an enthusiasm for modernism. 

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Biodynamic Gardening Report 26—Nov. 14-20, 2014 

We’ve been recording and producing the Biodynamic Gardening Report for six months with this 26th episode. Under a light drizzle-mist, we discuss what we’ve learned along the way. Also, now you can access our podcast via iTunes. Happy six months, BGR!

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