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Biodynamic Vineyard

Posted on17 October 2011. Tags: ,

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.

  • 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!

  • wilsondaniels

    Great video. Loved the personal story on how he discovered biodynamics through his own learnings in agriculture by chemical treatment.

  • dazigg

    And yet he gives chemicals to his patients everyday that are just as bad or worse than the chemicals he used to put on his plants.

  • Scottvfx

    Great video! Keep ‘em comin’!!

  • utuben247

    This is cool. I happen to know that Biodynamics has nothing at all to do with “witchcraft”, but rather a closed loop system, where any and all inputs for the farm are from the farm itself. This really is the only true sustainable system that exists, as the farm can sustain itself.

  • Denisehealthnut

    I thoroughly enjoyed this video, very poised man, thoughtful speaker.
    I want grapes now ;)

  • mbamber

    “Biodynamic” farming is agricultural witchcraft. Its stupid. Following traditional sustainable Organic practices is all we need.

  • teresaveg

    We need to vote for Ron Paul so we can keep our health freedoms. Another wonderful video.

  • rskurow

    Great stuff, but all of this was know and taught by the essenes thousands of years ago.

  • Tooth4U

    thank you as a educated professional for understanding and practicing Biodynamics.

  • MaryPinkHair

    FAR OUT!!!!!!!!
    Breath of fresh air, really. Good boy!

  • freeradical78

    neat vid. oh btw

    “Vote YES to freefom of choice and affordable food.”

    If all big farms went to organic chemical free food then yes that would be cool. But they will probly never do that. So they will still use GMO and pesticides without having to tell the consumer.

  • redagel

    Hi Robert

    Thanks so much – great information!

  • LatteLiberal

    This will only fund the liberal agenda. Corporate farms are cheaper and create more affordable food. Vote NO to sustainability laws. Vote YES to freefom of choice and affordable food.

  • omunhvilag

    Yes. Informative. Pro or Con. Good video.

  • Avrunath

    Im also a winemaker and im also studying the human psyche and all i can say to my experience he is absolutely right.

  • gabriellesunheart

    I have always wanted to own a Vineyard. But I do have a site that has a section dedicated to wine. I go to the food and wine events and post my work on my site. There is a link on my page.

    Let me know if you want me to write a story about you! Plus you are cute!


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