Farming with the Moon

1. Module 13 lessons

   Foundations of Moon Farming

   What Is Lunar Agriculture, and Why Does It Matter?

   • 1Defining Moon Farming: From Folk Tradition to Biodynamic Practice12m
   • 2The Four Primary Lunar Phases: A Practical Framework10m
   • 3Beyond Phases: Introduction to Biodynamic Root/Leaf/Flower/Fruit Days12m
2. Module 23 lessons

   Scientific Perspectives on Lunar Agriculture

   What Does Research Actually Say?

   • 1Proposed Mechanisms: Gravity, Light, and Biological Rhythms12m
   • 2Research Findings: Supportive, Sceptical, and In-Between10m
   • 3How to Think About Evidence as a Practitioner10m
3. Module 33 lessons

   Benefits of Moon-Aligned Farming

   Beyond Yield: Rhythm, Observation, and Connection

   • 1Structuring Labour and Attention Through Lunar Rhythm10m
   • 2Soil Health, Biodiversity, and the Biodynamic Context10m
   • 3Cultural, Psychological, and Community Benefits8m
4. Module 43 lessons

   Why Most Modern Farms Don't Use Moon Farming

   Scale, Evidence, and Practical Realities

   • 1Evidence Thresholds and Risk Management in Industrial Agriculture10m
   • 2Scale, Machinery, and the Logistics of Timing10m
   • 3Integration Challenges and the Future of Lunar Agriculture10m
5. Module 53 lessons

   Case Studies: Biodynamic Farms and Lunar Practice

   Learning From Real-World Applications

   • 1Case Study: A Biodynamic Vineyard's Journey10m
   • 2Research Review: Biodynamic, Organic, and Conventional Comparisons10m
   • 3The Nuffield Study: Farmer Perspectives on Moon-Cycle Farming10m
6. Module 64 lessons

   Moon Phases and Practical Farming Activities

   A Working Framework for Timing Tasks

   • 1New Moon → First Quarter: Germination and Leaf Growth10m
   • 2First Quarter → Full Moon: Fruiting Crops and Vigorous Growth10m
   • 3Full Moon → Last Quarter: Harvest and Transition to Roots10m
   • 4Last Quarter → New Moon: Root Crops, Pruning, and Rest10m
7. Module 74 lessons

   How to Use Moon Farming at Home

   Practical Integration for Gardens, Greenhouses, and Smallholdings

   • 1Getting Started: Calendars, Crop Mapping, and Simple Planning10m
   • 2Greenhouse and Polytunnel Applications10m
   • 3Record-Keeping, Experimentation, and Long-Term Learning10m
   • 4Course Conclusion: Growing in Rhythm with the Moon8m

This course is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Content explores lunar agriculture, biodynamic principles, and traditional farming practices. These concepts are offered as models for reflection and experimentation, not as scientific facts or guaranteed agricultural outcomes. This course does not provide agricultural, horticultural, or commercial farming advice. Planting decisions should always prioritise local climate data, soil conditions, variety suitability, and proven agronomic practices.