Medicinal Plants at the Ark Herb Farm

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It's always a pleasure to discover something special in your own backyard. For me, it was the Ark Herb Farm, a 25-year old estate dedicated to permaculture, culinary and medicinal plant cultivation, and botanical research and education. Located in Santa Barbara de Heredia, Ark Herb Farm grows approximately 625 plant species on a rotating basis, from the familiar Genovese basil to the not-so-common toothache plant.

Last updated: Oct 22, 2023


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Nicknamed the “City of Flowers," Heredia is said to be the safest city in Costa Rica. Though surrounded by incredible beauty – soaring mountains, verd....