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Protect Our Pollinators: National Honeybee Day
Here at Appalachian Botanical, we are buzzing with excitement as we get ready to celebrate National Honeybee Day on August 21! We love our bees!...
Are Essential Oils Sustainable + ABCo's Zero Waste Solutions
As the name would suggest, essential oils are the “essence” or pure fragrance of a fruit, flower, or botanical. They’re pretty potent, so a little...
A Buyer's Guide to Honey, Bees, and Lavender
There are three things we can’t get enough of — honey, bees and lavender. The world’s honey bee population is declining as habitat loss, pesticides,...
West Virginia Wildflower Honey - The Complete Journey
At Appalachian Botanical Co., we always encourage our “conscious consumers” to dig deeper into the products they buy. Because we prioritize the planet and the...
French Lavender vs. English Lavender: What's the Difference?
Aromatherapists and essential oil fanatics are probably very familiar with lavender, but do you know the true differences between English and French lavender? These little...
A Very West Virginian Small Business Saturday
Many West Virginian small businesses, like small businesses all over the world, are hurting right now. Recent data suggests that nearly a quarter of all small businesses...
Sharing Some Lavender Love: Our Favorite Locally-Made Lavender Products
We love trying other locally manufactured and handmade products, and we know we’re not the only ones who love lavender! We’re continually amazed by all...
Socially Responsible and Sustainable Gifting: How To Spot the Best Brands
Locally manufactured products are usually much easier to keep an eye on. If you know the designers, producers, workers, manufacturers, and retailers, you have almost...
Shop Local: Our Homegrown Holiday Gift Guide
This year, you can get all your Christmas shopping done with the help of locally grown lavender. The mantra for doing your holiday shopping, especially...
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