Titia Maria Thun was born in Marburg, in central Germany. She studied German literature and history of art at Jena University. She has been involved in calculating data and writing for the Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar for a number of years. In 2020, she and her brother, Friedrich, took over the creation of the calendar and the management of the family farm from their late father, Matthias. Titia is the granddaughter of biodynamic pioneer Maria Thun. She lives in Dexbach, Germany. Friedrich Kaspar Walter Thun was born in Marburg, in central Germany. After attending the Waldorf School in Marburg, he began an agricultural apprenticeship and completed it at Arpshof biodynamic farm near Hamburg. He has been involved in calculating data and writing for the Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar for a number of years. In 2020, he and his sister, Maria, took over the creation of the calendar and the management of the family farm from their late father, Matthias. Friedrich is the grandson of biodynamic pioneer Maria Thun. He lives in Dexbach, Germany.

'The new design looks clear and fresh, with great visual clues to help beginners -- from colour-coded growing advice boxes to information on the constellation of the moon, plus useful practical suggestions of what tasks to do in the garden.'-- Claire Hattersley, Head Gardner, Weleda UK

• PrefaceWhat are the basic principles of the calendar?How do I use the calendar?What’s shown in the calendar?Times and symbolsI’d like to understand the astronomy in more detailStar signs and constellations; Transplanting Time and ascending and descending MoonWhy are other astronomic events important?More Moon rhythms; Sun and zodiac; Planets; Aspects Astronomical symbolsConverting to local timeCalendarMore tips inspired by biodynamicsCrop tablesCompanion plantingBiodynamic preparationsAnimal and insect pests, fungal problemsSowing and felling times for trees and shrubsBeekeepingMoon diagramsMaria Thun The barrel preparationThe tree bark preparationFurther reading and Biodynamic associations