A recognized standard, this guide offers much-needed information for private biodynamic gardening-a type of organic gardening that involves working with the cosmic forces. Included are full details on using the Star Calendar for planting times, making one's own compost, implementing crop rotation, mulching, cultivating herbs and flowers, and coping with pests and diseases. An increasingly popular form of gardening, it appeals to many gardeners who are seeking alternatives to chemical fertilizers and systemic pest and disease control.