Maria Thun, a preeminent expert in biodynamic methods of cultivation, or "premium organic," has collected more than a hundred of her best gardening tips from fifty years' research.Discover: how to produce abundant and flavorful crops how special preparations can transform soil and plants how the moon affects planting and growth the difference between root, leaf, blossom, and fruit plants the best storage methods much more Join the author on a journey through the seasons and discover great new tips and suggestions. The Biodynamic Year contains a wealth of advice for gardeners who wish to care for and manage nature more responsibly and successfully.