Greece and specifically the southern parts of the country, host the richest biodiversity in the Mediterranean. Crete is the largest and most fertile island of Greece, host to around 1,600 native plant species -a paradise of plants. Α 3,500 year old vessel filled with charred plant species, discovered in Acharnes, reflects the island's long-standing tradition in aromatic and medicinal plant cultivation. Arkalochori is a small town at the heart of the prefecture of Heraklion. A great part of the 4,000 inhabitants live on agriculture, with aromatic herb organic farming taking the lead.