Re: Dornachian reactions?

2003-06-25 Thread Resonant Info
Hi Glen, I do agree with much that you say here, but you start with saying no one is criticising anyone except the organisations but this is not true. People are singling out individuals (just re-read recent posts in this thread, including your own comments below). It just makes the genuine p

Re: Thun on Herb Teas for the Garden

2003-06-25 Thread Allan Balliett
Do you have a wild patch of equisetum or did you establish a bed for the purpose of harvesting? A natural patch I recently discovered As an aside, what is the benefit / effect of tansy tea? I'd expect to use it as an insect repellent, but I do not know what the experience of others has been The

Re: Rust

2003-06-25 Thread Allan Balliett
try clay and 501 on the rust, I have had success with that...sstorch Can you give more details, Steve? -Allan ___ BDNow mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can unsubscribe or change your options at: http://lists.envirolink.org/mailman/listinfo/bdnow

Re: equisetum

2003-06-25 Thread Allan Balliett
Until I have more time to spare, I'll follow Courtney;s advice to leave the leaves on (I have never had too much activity from a batch.) and Kolisko's recommendation to go anaerobic. What I'm trying to find out, I guess, is if it is possible for a 'sun tea' of equisetum (whatever the term: made

Rabbit Pepper

2003-06-25 Thread Allan Balliett
Anyone selling rabbit peppers here in the US? -Allan ___ BDNow mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can unsubscribe or change your options at: http://lists.envirolink.org/mailman/listinfo/bdnow

Re: BD in Hawai'i

2003-06-25 Thread SBruno75
Contact is Patrick Moser, you may get details through jpi or bda...sstorch ___ BDNow mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can unsubscribe or change your options at: http://lists.envirolink.org/mailman/listinfo/bdnow

Re: BD in Hawai'i

2003-06-25 Thread Merla Barberie
Hi Tony, I just sent some valerian flowers to Ellen Sugawara, HC 01, Box 900, Kaurakakai, HI 95748.  She grows taro and ginger Bio-Dynamically.  She's tried to get valerian flowers there, but the climate isn't right for flowering, it seems.  She was outgoing and knowledgeable. Best, Merla Ramble

Re: Rust

2003-06-25 Thread SBruno75
In a message dated 6/25/03 6:06:34 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Can you give more details, Steve? -Allan >> Add requisite 501 to stirring vessel, have some clay at hand, local is best as you stir the 501 crumble the clay into the water. As you stir clockwise sing in ascending tones into t

Re: Dornachian reactions?

2003-06-25 Thread Lloyd Charles
> There's a guy down the road from me who sells "organic" vegetables to > people. He makes his compost by mixing urea and sawdust together and > leaving it for 3 weeks, then puts it on the plants. He told me he > doesn't use any pesticides or chemicals - "only a bit of roundup at > the start, of

Re: C Timings

2003-06-25 Thread Turtle Bend
Title: Re: C Timings Eric, Yah, As is said "the meaning of life is what our thirdgrade teacher told us "pay Attention"" ie being present is everything. As the ancient Marcus Aurealius hung it out ' If one pays attention, everything happens as it should.' As you may rightly point out that Socrat

Re: Dornachian reactions? A glimmer of hope

2003-06-25 Thread Rambler Flowers LTD
Glen wrote > Upon reflection I do not hear people knocking the use of traditional preps. > They are knocking the organisations who seem to be isolating themselves from > their members and the wider BD community, Hi Glen Maybe there is a glimmer of change on the horizon. I was contacted yes

Re: Dornachian reactions?

2003-06-25 Thread Rambler Flowers LTD
  Our newer (Biodynamic Agriculture) organisation has taken a more open and educational position and many farmers are learning to do things for themselves. There will be more mistakes made for sure, but learning always involves mistakes.     Hi Lloyd I get there NewsLeaf

Re: Dornachian reactions?

2003-06-25 Thread Garuda
. People are singling out individuals (just re-read recent posts > in this thread, including your own comments below). Graeme Podolinsky is the organisation, just as in NZ there are one or two people who have 'stolen' the association. It is often the way. One or two people dominate to the detrime

Re: Dornachian reactions? A glimmer of hope

2003-06-25 Thread Garuda
Great news Tony Good luck GA BdMax distributors of ThermoMax -THE proven frost protection www.bdmax.co.nz - Original Message - From: "Rambler Flowers LTD" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Biodynamic Food and Farming Discussion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 8:44 AM Subject: R

Lloyd Re: Dornachian reactions?

2003-06-25 Thread Resonant Info
Lloyd, (On rading this thru - it needs re-organising, but I have to rush out and do stuff. I hope you can get the main points.) Yes, his approach is of course better than commercial growers'. What does his stuff taste like? I wouldn't buy it. My partner and i went down there to have a look

Glen Re: Dornachian reactions?

2003-06-25 Thread Resonant Info
Yes. There you go again Glen. But no matter. Seems to me if these groups are so irrelevant, why do they survive - I mean, there must be some people who think they are still doing something useful. (I think I remember the Marinus la Rooij name from that book BD Perspectives? I can't remember t

Re: Dornachian reactions? A glimmer of hope

2003-06-25 Thread Garuda
Tony A second thought Best ask wether this person has support from the BD Pope, as he has stated clearly at a recent AGM, that if he does not want it, it will not happen. This could be a well meaning person, who ultimately still has to run his impulse past daddy. :} GA BdMax distributors of ThermoM

keeping focussed

2003-06-25 Thread Hamish Mackay
Graeme Gerard wrote: "If your interest is in biodynamics, you may be wondering if you are subscribed to the right group!Despite the numerous claims to the contrary that you may read on the BDNow group, biodynamics is thriving, here in Australia at least. People are using the real preps, as

Re: keeping focussed

2003-06-25 Thread Gil Robertson
Well said Hamish. I too think we should celebrate our variations within the theme, rather than seeking to prove my guru is a better guru than your guru. There can be no doubt that the best food available, is that grown Biodynamically. Should it not be our task to do that which we are able, to

Demeter International on BD Preps and the EU

2003-06-25 Thread Allan Balliett
Thanks to Ferdinand for going to the root of this matter (I am contracting for the missing references. Please be patient): Regulations regarding Bio-Dynamic Preparations in the EU To your question concerning the preparations: a new EC hygiene regulation (1774/2002) enter into force as from 30

Re: Lloyd Re: Dornachian reactions?

2003-06-25 Thread Lloyd Charles
- Original Message - From: "Resonant Info" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Biodynamic Food and Farming Discussion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 8:07 AM Subject: Lloyd Re: Dornachian reactions? Hi Graeme> - just a few comments - I also have stuff to do! > Yes, his approach i

Re: Dornachian reactions? A glimmer of hope

2003-06-25 Thread Peter Michael Bacchus
Hi Tony, That is great news, I hope the meeting goes well. warm regards, Peter. > > Hi Glen Maybe there is a glimmer of change on the horizon. I was > contacted yesterday by a NZBD assoc member and was asked 'How can the NZBD > assoc help people like me who organise workshops an

Alex Podolinsky

2003-06-25 Thread Liz Davis
Hi all Finally have heard word that Alex Podolinsky will be talking at the uni in Orange on the first weekend of August. Unsure of the details but will post these when confirmed. I'd be happy to put questions to him on behalf of others. Keeping in mind what Hamish has written; I can't help but

Re: Solstice

2003-06-25 Thread Liz Davis
Hi Eric A grey, wet, cold day for solstice had me wonder if any would turn up for the celebrations. A thick heavy fog rolled in around 4pm and no calls to verify if celebrations were still happening. As darkness began to fall many people, at least 50 arrived to light the fire and celebrate the

water consumption

2003-06-25 Thread Hamish Mackay
Can anyone give me some hard data on reduction of water requirements on Biodynamic land?   would be appreciated   aye   Hamish Mackay ___ BDNow mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can unsubscribe or change your options at: http://lists.envirolink.org/m

Re: Glen Re: Dornachian reactions?

2003-06-25 Thread Garuda
Graeme > Yes. There you go again Glen. But no matter. Seems to me if these > groups are so irrelevant, why do they survive - Are they /we being all we could be??? > > >This is why quality based certification regardless of production method is > >the way of the future. Twas thingking about thi

Fw: Gouranga

2003-06-25 Thread Garuda
From: "NitaiGouranga" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 12:14 AM Subject: Gouranga > Call out Gouranga be happy!!! > Gouranga Gouranga Gouranga > That which brings the highest happiness!! > ___ BDNow mailin

Re: keeping focussed

2003-06-25 Thread Garuda
Yes thank you Hamish What you are doing / attempting in OZ sounds refreshing.   > is that we share our experiences in the light of the laws of the free spiritual life   I trust that your inclusive vision and spirit grows and infects our fine shores very soon. I look forward to it.   You sugge

Re: Dornachian reactions?/certification

2003-06-25 Thread Hugh Lovel
>Hi Glen, >I do agree with much that you say here, but you start with saying no >one is criticising anyone except the organisations but this is not >true. People are singling out individuals (just re-read recent posts >in this thread, including your own comments below). It just makes >the genu