Because this particular starter is time sensitive it must be stored in a cool dark environment. Spragnum peat moss is dampened and spread in the bottom of the box made of untreated lumber. The lid is also filled with the dampened moss and sealed. The starter is stored in small amounts in clean baby food jars, small holes in the lids allow the starter to breathe. The jars are nestled into the moss, set 3 inches apart on all sides and held in place with boards that have holes cut in them. The lid is set and the whole unit is stored in a cool, dark, dry place.
Why so much attention to storage? Biodynamic gardening views the soil (and the whole earth) as a living organism. I viewed this starter as an entire civilization. If not handled properly it will be rendered useless. The civilization will die. In a homeopathic sense the starter we have is a healing agent. What we have here will balance and heal the soil in our garden. At least that is my understanding of it. One of our hopes for this garden is that it be healing ground.
Surrender to surprise.
God is good, all the time, God is good.
Beth
Why so much attention to storage? Biodynamic gardening views the soil (and the whole earth) as a living organism. I viewed this starter as an entire civilization. If not handled properly it will be rendered useless. The civilization will die. In a homeopathic sense the starter we have is a healing agent. What we have here will balance and heal the soil in our garden. At least that is my understanding of it. One of our hopes for this garden is that it be healing ground.
Surrender to surprise.
God is good, all the time, God is good.
Beth
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