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Online Zoom Talk
Tickets £4 for non-members: £4 www.eventbrite.co.uk Thursday, 25th March 2021 7pm - 8.30pm |
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Growing Biodynamically
- the principles and practice of biodynamic gardening
Robin Snowdon
Robin has a background in landscape architecture and now runs both Limeburn Hill Vineyard and an allotment following biodynamic principles
- the principles and practice of biodynamic gardening
Robin Snowdon
Robin has a background in landscape architecture and now runs both Limeburn Hill Vineyard and an allotment following biodynamic principles
Robin will introduce and explain the key principles of Biodynamics, principles that can be applied at any scale of growing from window box to farm. These principles include working closely with natural cycles, working with special herbal preparations made from local plants, and considering the health of the farm (and allotment) as if it is an organism in its own right.
He will show examples of how he has applied these principles on the allotment as well as the vineyard, and discuss natural methods used to reduce diseases, improve soil, help with plant resilience, and increase the quality of the produce.
Robin Snowdon and his wife Georgina Harvey planted Limeburn Hill Biodynamic Vineyard near Chew Magna in 2015, and Robin now works full time managing the vineyard and making the wine. He originally trained and worked as a Landscape Architect, in the UK and Austria, and then as a lecturer at the University of Gloucestershire on their Masters in Landscape Architecture programme.
Robin’s interest in Biodynamic Agriculture developed as a consequence of setting up the vineyard, and grew from the desire to find a way of growing produce in as natural and sustainable a way as possible.
When Robin & Georgina moved to the Chew Valley in 2016 they rented an allotment and since then have been applying the principles and practices of biodynamics in that context as well.
He will show examples of how he has applied these principles on the allotment as well as the vineyard, and discuss natural methods used to reduce diseases, improve soil, help with plant resilience, and increase the quality of the produce.
Robin Snowdon and his wife Georgina Harvey planted Limeburn Hill Biodynamic Vineyard near Chew Magna in 2015, and Robin now works full time managing the vineyard and making the wine. He originally trained and worked as a Landscape Architect, in the UK and Austria, and then as a lecturer at the University of Gloucestershire on their Masters in Landscape Architecture programme.
Robin’s interest in Biodynamic Agriculture developed as a consequence of setting up the vineyard, and grew from the desire to find a way of growing produce in as natural and sustainable a way as possible.
When Robin & Georgina moved to the Chew Valley in 2016 they rented an allotment and since then have been applying the principles and practices of biodynamics in that context as well.
Are you looking for an Allotment ? - click here for Link to online search
The Bristol Seed Swap is still taking seed donations
Donations of seeds can be posted or dropped off from now until the end of March. You can find a map with the citywide drop off points and more on their website here: www.bristolseedswap.com
Donations of seeds can be posted or dropped off from now until the end of March. You can find a map with the citywide drop off points and more on their website here: www.bristolseedswap.com
Garden Organic produce an interesting monthly e-mail Newsletter which you can sign up to here: www.gardenorganic.org.uk/newsletter
Also posted on their website now are the Webinars currently available to book, short courses on various topics available on different dates and times:
- Successful composting every time
- Planning your growing plot
- First steps in organic growing
- Introduction to the principles of organic growing
- Growing winter veg
- Encouraging wildlife
- Introduction to seed saving .... and more.
You can find Talks and Events listed by other Local Groups of Garden Organic here: https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/local-events
A search in YouTube for "Chris Collins Organic Gardener" will find you lots of helpful demos. You can watch one on seed sowing here: https://www.youtube.com
Speaking of Podcasts here is an inspirational listen from BBC Radio4 (broadcast August 4th, 2019) "The Search for Esiah's Seeds": the story of Esiah Levy who saved seeds and changed lives:,https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0007b4c
And for tips on maintaining your Herb plants here is a link to Jekka's Blog which also links to her video "Sowing Seeds": www.jekkas.com/blogs
All her previous blogs are available on the site to explore - and to sign up for Jekka's Newsletter go to the foot of her Organic Herb Farm home page: www.jekkas.com
For tips on how to grow and maintain herbs see her page "How to Grow Herbs" here: www.jekkas.com/pages/jekkas-guide-on-how-to-grow-herbs
All her previous blogs are available on the site to explore - and to sign up for Jekka's Newsletter go to the foot of her Organic Herb Farm home page: www.jekkas.com
For tips on how to grow and maintain herbs see her page "How to Grow Herbs" here: www.jekkas.com/pages/jekkas-guide-on-how-to-grow-herbs
Events are curtailed but here are a few sites to watch:
Incredible Edibles Bristol: only work parties at the Incredible learning Zone and at the gardens in Millenium Square will continue where social distancing is practicable. For volunteering opportunities with Incredible Edible Bristol contact Lou, volunteer co-ordinator, at: volunteer@ediblebristol.org.uk.
Other Sites - see also Links Page
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Grow Wilder (formerly Feed Bristol):
https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk Windmill Hill City Farm: https://www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk Propagation Place, St Werbergs City Farm: https://www.swcityfarm.co.uk 
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Bristol Food Network:
https://www.bristolfoodnetwork.org University of Bristol Botanic Gardens: https://botanic-garden.bristol.ac.uk/ Community Farm Chew Magna: https://www.thecommunityfarm.co.uk |
Avon Organic Group is the local group in Bristol for everyone who is interested in organic gardening and organic foods.
Set up in 1984, Avon Organic Group is affiliated to Garden Organic and the Soil Association. We meet 8 times a year on the 4th Thursday of the month from January to May and September to November - with a programme of talks covering a wide range of subjects of interest to members.
The group welcomes anyone with an enthusiasm for growing and growing organically.
Set up in 1984, Avon Organic Group is affiliated to Garden Organic and the Soil Association. We meet 8 times a year on the 4th Thursday of the month from January to May and September to November - with a programme of talks covering a wide range of subjects of interest to members.
The group welcomes anyone with an enthusiasm for growing and growing organically.
Catch up with us on Facebook here
