Hello everyone! I am very thankful for our herbal garden because it has become one of my favorite parts of our home. Gardening become one of my stress reliever every day with plants and herbs, and also gives a peace of mind and comfort after long and tiring days. As someone who often experiences sleepless nights because of work and responsibilities at home, spending time in our garden somehow helps me feel relaxed and refreshed.
Every morning, one of the first things I do after waking up is visit our herbal garden. I enjoy looking at the green leaves while feeling the fresh morning air. Sometimes, after staying awake late at night, my body already feels tired and heavy. During those moments, I usually pick around five leaves from some of our medicinal plants and boil them in water for herbal tea. Drinking it while sitting near the garden gives me a calming feeling that helps me start my day better.
Our herbal garden is filled with many medicinal plants that we carefully planted and maintained over time. We have Five-Leaved Chaste Tree, Aloe Vera, Mint, Java Tea Plant, Sambong, Turmeric, Oregano, and many more herbal plants growing around our yard. I love seeing them healthy and growing beautifully because each plant has its own purpose and benefits for our family.
One thing I truly enjoy in gardening is taking care of the plants every day. I water them early in the morning, remove dried leaves, clean the surroundings, and check if there are new sprouts growing. Seeing new leaves appear always makes me happy because it feels rewarding after giving time and effort to care for them. Gardening became one of my simple joys in life.
Aside from beautifying our surroundings, our herbal plants are also very useful in our daily lives. Whenever someone in our family has cough or colds, we usually use Five-Leaved Chaste Tree and Cuban Oregano. Mint helps relieve headaches and gives a cooling feeling, while Turmeric helps strengthen our immune system. Aloe Vera is also one of my favorites because it helps soothe skin irritation and keeps hair healthy. Sambong and Java Tea Plant are also known for their health benefits.
Another plant that I love growing in our garden is Cosmos flowers. Aside from making the garden colorful and lively, they are also known to help repel mosquitoes naturally. This is a very big help for us, especially now that it is rainy season and dengue fever cases become more common. Because of this, I appreciate these flowers even more since they help make our surroundings safer while also adding beauty to the garden.
Gardening became more than just a hobby for me. It became part of my daily routine and self-care. Whenever I feel stressed, tired, or overwhelmed, I simply spend time in the garden, and somehow my mind feels lighter.
Thank you for reading my story. Nature truly has a special way of comforting people. Our herbal garden is one of the most beautiful parts of our home because it is filled with healing, purpose, and love.
(This article was originally made by me, and all the photos attached are mine.)