Garden Organic over the moon about new Biodynamic Garden
Posted Sunday 8th July 2007
The Elysia Biodynamic Garden
at Garden Organic Ryton
A world’s first is about to be unveiled in the heart of Warwickshire this summer during an exciting opening at the headquarters of the UK's leading organic growing charity – Garden Organic.
Thought to be the only one of it's kind in the world, the Elysia Biodynamic Garden will be opened on Saturday 21st July from 10am to 5pm at Garden Organic Ryton and will make history by becoming the first garden to be created under biodynamic principles that is accessible to the public.
Visitors to Garden Organic Ryton's ten-acre site of beautiful landscaped organic display gardens will be able relax in the tranquil surroundings of a garden steeped in natural rhythms and find out more about this unique way of gardening through garden tours and a free exhibition.
Biodynamic principles have been in existence for decades but take gardening a step beyond basic organic practices requiring a much deeper understanding and connection with the land.
Fundamental to biodynamics is the belief that the healthiest growing system can only develop when all the forces of nature are working in harmony. Sowing, planting and harvesting are carried out to coincide with lunar cycles, and the soil and compost used in the garden are energised using special plant extracts following biodynamic preparations.
Bob Sherman, director of Gardens and Gardening at Garden Organic, said: “As we approach our 50th year of developing and promoting organic growing, we are absolutely thrilled to host the world's first public biodynamic garden, which introduces these exciting principles to the UK. It confirms us as the centre of excellence for cutting edge organic research and techniques.”
The spectacular space has been funded by Elysia the UK distributor for the Dr.Hauschka product range, and has been painstakingly created by top garden designer, Andy Jones, who has devised gardens for the Hampton Court Flower Show among others.
Visitors can take in a garden tour with a chance to talk to the gardeners about the fascinating new garden and the principles behind it. Tours will be starting at 11.30am and 2.30pm. There will also be a demonstration of water stirring used to energise the garden as well as lunar-themed children's activities.
The garden features enigmatic woodcarvings, fashioned by internationally renowned sculptor Denius Parson, in the form of finger like tendrils reaching almost three meters high. Flowform water features create a unique atmosphere among the garden along with mosaics and special plants grown for biodynamic preparations.
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