Bee gathering pollen on Echinacea at Gaia Herbs farm
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Pollinators 101: What Are Pollinators and Why Do They Matter?

It’s time to think twice before you swat at bees while you’re gardening. Chances are that the bee is a pollinator, and its role in your daily life is more important than you realize. Many of the foods you eat, herbal supplements you enjoy, and beautiful plants you lo...
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Bee gathering pollen on Echinacea at Gaia Herbs farm
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Pollinators 101: What Are Pollinators and Why Do They Matter?

It’s time to think twice before you swat at bees while you’re gardening. Chances are that the bee is a pollinator, and its role in your daily life is more important than you rea...
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Holy Basil: Stillness in Action
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Holy Basil: Stillness in Action

For a small decorative-looking plant, Holy Basil has a big reputation. It’s a natural solution for supporting upper respiratory health, the immune system, and supporting healthy...
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Why Different Types of Pollinators—From Bees to Bats—Matter to Herb Production

It’s National Pollinator Month, which means a lot to us as organic regenerative herb growers. Gaia Herbs literally can only do what we do with pollinators.  They are essential t...
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Gaia Herbs 2023 Sustainability Report: How We’re Implementing A Sustainable, Transparent, & Regenerative Business Model

2023 marks Gaia Herbs’ 35th year in business!  Although much has changed since our humble beginnings in 1987, we remain more committed than ever to connecting people, plants, an...
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Our Top 8 Rules for Starting Seedlings in the Spring

Do you have a vision of a busy, bustling wildflower patch with pollinators flitting around? Maybe a veggie garden packed with juicy red tomatoes and lots of vibrant green kale? ...
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A Winter Update From the Gaia Farm
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A Winter Update From the Gaia Farm

Winter has descended on the Gaia Farm in North Carolina. Unlike the fruitful summer and fall seasons, the farm itself is quiet, resting and awaiting the dawn of spring. While th...
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Gaia’s Sustainable and Healthy Agricultural Practices

Gaia’s Sustainable and Healthy Agricultural Practices

Sustainability has become a buzzword, something brands claim they’re doing to help protect the planet, preserve natural resources, and lower impact on climate change. It’s great...
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A Summer Update from the Gaia Farm

A Summer Update from the Gaia Farm

At the Gaia farm in North Carolina, things are bursting into bloom and the 350-acre plot of land is lush with color, aroma, and the wonder of nature. Hear more updates from our ...
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Sunrise over oats at Gaia Farm
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What Is a Certified B Corp & Why Does This Certification Matter?

In October 2018, Gaia Herbs accomplished one of our proudest feats to date: we became a Certified B Corporation®, joining more than 3,500 companies in more than 70 countries wor...
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Cotton candy skies above vegetable fields at Gaia Farm
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On The Gaia Farm: Six Magical Spots To Discover During the Spring & Summer Seasons

Located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, our 350-acre Certified Organic farm in Brevard, North Carolina represents the heart of our company and is where many of our herbs...
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yellow birds on echinacea at Gaia Herbs Farm
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Beyond Bees & Butterflies: 5 Surprising Pollinators on the Gaia Herbs Farm

When you wake up in the morning and pour yourself a fresh cup of coffee, prepare a bowl of oatmeal with fresh fruit, or a piece of toast with honey or almond butter, you are enj...
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Planting Trees at Gaia Herbs Farm
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6 Tips for Growing Healthy Trees from the Start

Planting trees is not only a great way to improve the look of your yard, it also helps improve the environment. Trees provide oxygen, improve air quality, conserve water, preser...
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Man digging hands in fresh soil
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The Soil Solution: Soil Health & Why It's Important

It all starts in the soil. Soil is one of the most valuable resources on earth and it is essential to our survival. Without healthy soil, crops wouldn’t grow, and water wouldn’t...
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