Biodynamic Vineyard

On the surface, the practice of medicine—both the traditional and non-traditional approaches—would seem to have little in common with the growing of grapes. For Dr. Robert Gross, there is a strong connection between his training as a medical doctor, and viticulture. This episode draws upon the rich interplay between two completely separate fields, each helping to enhance better understanding with the other. Recipes from the episode: Grilled Asparagus with Goat Cheese Fondue and Toasted Hazelnuts; Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Rhubarb Lemoncello Compote

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[chuckthelumberjack]

Anyone ever heard of compost tea? Its what he talks about towards the end of the video, spraying "natural" substances on your plants. What you're doing is actually introducing another ecosystem, the ecosystem of microscopic organisms bred in the compost, to the wine plants. The diversity helps to ward off pests.

[torcuill]

I think he's trying to express some advanced ideas to an audience which is struggling to understand. A lot of people will find searching for "demeter" a a good starting point. Agronomy is hard enough, never mind thinking about working with nature to complement the nutrients, after all most cancer specialists say that their chemicals don't cure - its the human imune system that cures cancer, but it needs help.

[racinkc]

biodynamic permaculture, is the future, of this world, any questions???? thank you. racinkc

[cnikig]

I like this video because it shows how learning something in another field can help your field of study.

A lot is known, but it is not accessible without people making the connection that what works in one situation can assist or work against another situation that does not seem related at all.

[MauriceFlower]

I agree!

[Damis101]

I suppose it's a reflexive action to expect perfection, when in reality we all fall short in one way or another. You are right--it's not a perfect world and sometimes it becomes necessary to make adjustments here and there. I am glad this vintner has been using biodynamic methods to the degree that he has. It could be much, much worse.

[kidkavon]

would u rather have a patient be completely psychotic and go around killing people or would you rather prescribe a drug that allows him to function normally in society? i think the answer is clear. there is a reason for medication, you know...

[Damis101]

To utuben: Not sure what you mean by "witchcraft", who ever said it was? But if you are referring to Steiner's preps and stirring which involves cosmic and telluric forces, sorry. You can't by-pass those things just because they make you uncomfortable. The biodynamic process is what the process is. Also, part of the input is from the farmer also. This doesn't happen without him. Read "Secrets of the Soil"--great book.

[Damis101]

Now that you understand how the chemicals (neurotoxins) affected the birds and humans alike, what are you doing prescribing pills and chemicals in your psychological practice? It sounds as though you are not becoming "aware" fast enough...but at least you stopped spraying insecticides. Points for that at least.

[uttpost]

Great explantion !

[majak1979]

I think your harvesters do very poor job!!! They harvest the clusters like human machines! No way in my vineyard!