Gaia Herbs Farm: A Land Stewardship Journey Transylvania County
A talk on medicinal herb production in Transylvania County explores farm operations, land stewardship, and the cultivation of plants used in herbal wellness, led by Gaia Herbs’ director of farm operations.
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A welcoming breakfast gathering brings Transylvania County agriculture supporters together to hear about local farming, share community connections, and celebrate the region’s agricultural work.
A welcoming breakfast gathering brings Transylvania County agriculture supporters together to hear about local farming, share community connections, and celebrate the region’s agricultural work.
A welcoming breakfast gathering brings Transylvania County agriculture supporters together to hear about local farming, share community connections, and celebrate the region’s agricultural work.
Annual gathering connecting North Carolina medicinal herb growers with buyers for relationship-building and industry exchange. Held at a horticultural research and extension center, with an agriculture-focused, professional meetup vibe centered on cultivation and sourcing.
Annual gathering connecting North Carolina medicinal herb growers with buyers for relationship-building and industry exchange. Held at a horticultural research and extension center, with an agriculture-focused, professional meetup vibe centered on cultivation and sourcing.
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Hands-on guidance for starting a productive home vegetable garden, from soil prep and planting schedules to growing fresh, flavorful produce. Practical tips tailored to Western North Carolina conditions with Cooperative Extension expertise.
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Practical homesteading class focused on raising backyard chickens for daily eggs and learning the basics of producing your own milk. Expect down to earth instruction geared toward getting started with small scale home food production.
Practical homesteading class focused on raising backyard chickens for daily eggs and learning the basics of producing your own milk. Expect down to earth instruction geared toward getting started with small scale home food production.
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Explore soil composition, organic matter, soil sampling, and test interpretation through practical guidance for improving growing conditions. Learn how healthier soil supports stronger crops and productive gardens.
Explore soil composition, organic matter, soil sampling, and test interpretation through practical guidance for improving growing conditions. Learn how healthier soil supports stronger crops and productive gardens.
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A biologist explains how artificial light disrupts amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects, connecting dark-sky protection with biodiversity conservation and practical ways households can reduce nighttime illumination.
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Hands-on lesson in safe water bath canning to preserve garden produce, with step-by-step guidance on jars, lids, acidity, processing times, and storage. Practical food preservation skills in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
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Practical gardening advice tackles erosion control, shade groundcovers, and steep bank challenges through questions raised by local gardeners. Novice and experienced growers can explore solutions suited to Western North Carolina gardens.
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