Biodynamics and Lunar Gardening: Finding Rhythm

Working with the Biodynamic Calendar

One of the first hurdles of understanding biodynamics that I had to overcome back in 2012 and 2013 was the concept of how the vertical movement of the Moon along the horizon affected plant growth and my daily decision-making in the garden. This vertical movement is referred to as the ascending and descending periods. Every moment, the Moon is in motion, tracking up or down from our viewpoint here on Earth. 

For many years prior to 2012, I had operated under a lunar phase style of planting/decision-making, so beginning to learn about biodynamics brought forth a new perspective that was multidimensional, dynamic, and all-encompassing.  Throughout the last decade, I have tried my best to merge lunar gardening into my biodynamic practice since each decision-making mindset has its own important teachings.

Looking at lunar ga…