Botanical Company in West Virginia Turns Old Strip Mines Into Lavender Gardens

Appalachian Botanical Company is converting portions of a depleted strip mine in Boone County, West Virginia, into a fragrant utopia of lavender flowers and swarming honey bees.

Former strip mines aren't the first location that springs to mind when it comes to sustainable agriculture, beekeeping, or the wellness sector.

However, an initiative in southeastern West Virginia aims to change this. Appalachian Botanical Company grows lavender and raises bees on a former mine site, transforming the harvest into essential oils, body lotions, and other value-added goods.

Unfortunately, his story isn't rare; according to the National Bureau of Labor Statistics, coal mining jobs have decreased by more than half since 2011. Coal miners in a once-thriving industrial town have spoken about their struggles to find work, despite some unions shifting their focus to clean energy options.

Appalachian Botanical, according to Adam, removes some of that stress. "Appalachian Botanical is a very fantastic company," he says, "and they want to help you thrive as long as you show up for work."

Growth and Expansion

Since its inception over three years ago, Appalachian Botanical has had tremendous success. They operate as a "zero waste" firm, blending excellent goods with its component elements.

As the firm grows, they expect to boost revenues and achieve profitability in their operations, utilizing to expand to increase sales across the country. Increased growth of reclaimed mining tunnels and outdoor surface mines is part of that expansion.

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