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Reflections on our farm gathering.

AUGUST 15-18, 2025 Has it been a year? Looking back one year ago to the Farm Gathering, I wondered what’s stayed with me? Perhaps that...

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A moment with: Guido Masé - herbalist, educator...

In a world where we often feel disconnected from the rhythm of nature, Guido Masé RH (AHG) bridges the gap between ancient plant wisdom and...

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The gut-skin connection is all about the microb...

Both the skin and the gut are home to thriving ecosystems known as microbiomes. These living, breathing communities of beneficial bacteria play a vital role...

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Time: The Ancient Alchemist

“Madame Butterfly”  by Lucy Campbell This morning, as I washed the dishes, I found myself marveling at the quiet miracles all around me—so often unnoticed,...

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Discovering the magic and mystery of your own s...

Ann Armbrecht, founder Sustainable Herbs Initiative (SHI) Thirty-one members of our sales team will be joining us in Carlsbad tomorrow to take part in a...

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Winter Sun: The Radiance of Calendula

Harness the Ancient Wisdom of the ‘Bride of the Sun’ As winter’s chill sets in and daylight wanes, our skin reflects the season—parched, dull, and...

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Journeying into the new year

Artwork by Esther Bennink As we step gently into the embrace of January, we find ourselves immersed in the tender energy of a new year....

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Your skincare is only as vital as the land and ...

  What Is Regenerative Organic Farming? Regenerative organic farming is a holistic and transformative approach that goes beyond traditional organic methods. While organic farming avoids...

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The earth speaks if we listen

"Every Morning the World is Created" by Lucy Campbell  “Put your ear to the earth and you’ll hear the mountain speak of gods and ghosts....

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Join us in supporting Asheville Tea Company.

We met some lovely folks on our learning journey in June where we spent four to five days in the Applegate Valley of Oregon coming...

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Something bigger than ourselves.

Values that weave in and out of the stories of our land stewards make us all part of something bigger than ourselves. Communities supporting each...

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The power of oil: nourishment for the body and ...

Autumn is a season of nourishment and transformation. It is a time of transition–a liminal space that gently guides us from the vibrant energy of...

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Rag-tag alchemists at work in Morocco

In this installment on our journey to better know our stewards, our rag-tag team of alchemists venture across the ocean to Morocco to celebrate with...

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