Biodynamics - Links and References


References


Below is a list of references commonly used at The Millton Vineyard
  • Agriculture, Rudolf Steiner. ISBN 0-938-250-37-1 - The original read. Difficult to start with but always good to refer back to as more knowledge evolves.
  • Agricultural Renewal – A basis for Social Renewal, Hugh Lovel - Interesting read and very far reaching
  • A Bio-Dynamic Farmers Handbook. ISBN 0-473-01894-2, Norrie Pearce - Great, clear concise. Good first read.
  • Secrets of the Soil. ISBN 1-890693-24-3, Peter Tompkins & Christopher Bird - Not only biodynamics info but very profound

 Wine and Vineyard related reading


  • Working with the Stars. A Biodynamic Sowing and Planting Calendar. ISBN 0-906155 31-2, Maria Thun - An annual calendar translated from German
  • Work on the Land and the Constellations. ISBN 0-906155-30X - A must read for all those thinking people
  • Agriculture of Tomorrow. ISBN 0-906492-00-9, E and L Kolisko - Not applicable to viticulture but good for wine quality.
  • Wine from the Sky to Earth. Growing and appreciating Biodynamic Wine/ ISBN 0-911311-60-2, Nicolas JOLY - Interesting read from the grape to the glass
  • Adventures on the Wine Route. ISBN 0-370-31362-3, Kermit Lynch - Nothing about biodynamics but gives a wholesome view on real winegrowers in France
  • Biodynamic Perspective. Farming and Gardening. ISBN 1-86941-460-8, NZ Biodyanmic Association - Unfortunately very little on grapegrowing
  • Grasp the Nettle. Making biodynamic farming and gardening work. ISBN 1-86941-318-0, Peter Proctor with Gill Cole - Some reference to vineyards
  • Steinerbooks 09-574 3356
  • Humanity Books 06-8707069