Peter Proctor, a renowned and impactful figure in contemporary Biodynamics, was born in 1928 in New Zealand. Interestingly, he shared with me that his grandmother was likely born in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, in the 1800s. Peter's father was a primary school teacher, and he grew up in a conventional church environment. Due to his age, Peter narrowly missed the Second World War, which was still ongoing when he was in high school.
At the tender age of 18 or 19, Peter began his career in horticulture, working at the botanic gardens in Wellington under the meticulous guidance of horticulturists who had received training at Kew Gardens. This period marked the inception of his passion for gardening, compost making, and practical excellence, which would go on to define his illustrious career.
