Seeds of Knowledge

Seeds of Knowledge

Follow our blog to stay up to date with our latest healthy lifestyle tips, herbal and product education, recipes, news from the farm, and more.

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Pollinators 101: What Are Pollinators and Why Do They Matter?

In our region of Western North Carolina, both Asheville and Hendersonville have been designated Bee Cities, which are municipalities "making an impact in protecting pollinators ...
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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?

In our region of Western North Carolina, both Asheville and Hendersonville have been designated Bee Cities, which are municipalities "making an impact in protecting pollinators ...
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Gaia Herbs farm landscape with mountain backdrop
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Farming Our Future: Starting Local

Organic farming is not for the faint of heart. Waking up before the sun rises, working arduous hours in the heat of the day, hand weeding the same row until your eyes go bleary ...
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Basil in a growing tray
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How to Grow Herbs Indoors During the Winter

Even when you live in tune with the cycles of Mother Nature, you can still get a little bummed when your fresh produce and herbs run out after the first frost. Thankfully, the g...
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Pink Echinacea herb with bee under petals
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4 Lessons from Our Old Friend, Echinacea

If you've ever wondered whether plants could be role models, the answer is yes. Yes, they can. My plant teachings first came from my mom, who brought herbal knowledge with her f...
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Holy Basil: Stillness in Action
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Holy Basil: Stillness in Action

Holy Basil is one of the most popular herbs we grow on the Gaia farm. Visitors' eyes light up when they step into the fields of bright green leaves with purple flowers.  The Inc...
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Woman holding hands out catching raindrops
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In the Spirit of Giving

Gaia Herbs is a company with a cause. Actually, make that causes. A deep respect for people, plants and the Earth that we all depend on is at the core of our company. Our 250-ac...
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