The North American Maria Thun Biodynamic Almanac

2025

Titia Thun and Friedrich Thun

Price:
£8.99
Availability:
Not yet published - due 19 Sep 2024

Quick Look

Are you ordering to use in the UK?
The original Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar would be better for you. This is the North American version of the calendar with North American (EST) dates and times.

Prefer to get the Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar digitally? Download the Biodynamic Gardening Calendar for Apple and Android. Click on the Media tab for more information.

  • The perennially popular guide to sowing, planting and harvesting, created by biodynamic pioneer Maria Thun is shown with dates and times for use in North America
  • Reveals the optimum days for sowing, pruning and harvesting plants and crops to help you get the best from what you grow
  • Presented in colour with clear explanations and a handy pull-out wallchart
  • Printed on recycled FSC paper, created from 100% post-consumer waste, using plant-based inks, which reduces chemical emissions and makes this almanac easier to recycle
  • Features detailed planting information, information panels and space devoted to thorough explanations
  • The lay-flat spine makes it easy to consult the Calendar during planning, keep your place and make notes

The 2025 Maria Thun Biodynamic Almanac adapted for North American (EST) times. The original, and still the best, biodynamic sowing and planting calendar, trusted by farmers and gardeners for over 60 years.

Format:
paperback
Size:
234 x 156 mm
Publisher:
Floris Books
Subject:
Biodynamics & Organics
Illustrations:
colour charts and illustrations
Extent:
96 pages
ISBN:
9781782509165
Publication date:
19 Sep 2024

Description

The original biodynamic sowing and planting almanac, adapted for North American (Eastern Standard Time) dates and times – essential reading for over 60 years!

The simple, two-week-to-view layout features detailed planting, tending and harvesting information to help both seasoned biodynamic farmers and beginner gardeners maximise the yield and vitality of crops and plants. Trusted by generations of growers, the ultimate biodynamic almanac features:
-- An easy-to-view layout making it simple to plan what to do and when
-- Space to add your own notes
-- Clear headings and sections for fast look-ups
-- Lay-flat spine makes it easy to consult the Almanac, keep your place and add notes
-- Information on solar and lunar events and planetary aspects
-- A pull-out wallchart that can be pinned up in a barn, shed or greenhouse as a handy quick reference
-- Eco-friendly printing with recycled FSC paper using plant-based inks

Reviews

'The new design looks clear and fresh, with great visual clues to help beginners -- from colour-coded growing advice boxes to information on the constellation of the moon, plus useful practical suggestions of what tasks to do in the garden.'
-- Claire Hattersley, Head Gardener, Weleda UK

Author

Titia Thun is the granddaughter of biodynamic pioneer Maria Thun. She has been involved in calculating data and writing for the Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar for a number of years. In 2020, Titia and her brother, Friedrich, took over the creation of the calendar and the management of the family farm from their late father, Matthias. She lives in Dexbach, Germany.

Friedrich Thun is the grandson of biodynamic pioneer Maria Thun. He undertook an agricultural apprenticeship at Arpshof biodynamic farm near Hamburg and has been involved in calculating data and writing for the Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar for a number of years. In 2020, Friedrich and his sister, Maria, took over the creation of the calendar and the management of the family farm from their late father, Matthias. He lives in Dexbach, Germany.

Media

The Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar is also available as an interactive app called Biodynamic Gardening Calendar. Download it for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Today's information is free and you can subscribe to access the data for the rest of the year.

Download on the App Store or Google Play

Links

The Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar is also available as an interactive app called Biodynamic Gardening Calendar. Download it for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Today's information is free and you can subscribe to access the data for the rest of the year.

Download on the App Store or Google Play

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