Hi There, Garden Superstar!

It’s me again—Regan O., your zesty oregano buddy! Guess what? I heard you’re growing an awesome herb garden with basil, parsley, cilantro, and, of course, me (yay oregano!). I’m here to give you some tips to help take care of all your herb pals. Taking care of us is fun and easy when you know what we need!

Here’s the scoop on keeping us happy and growing strong:

🌿 Basil (Your Sweet Herb Buddy):

• Watering: Basil loves moist soil, but it doesn’t like soggy roots. Check the soil every day and water when the top feels dry. Make sure your pot has a hole for drainage if you’re growing it indoors.
• Sunlight: Basil needs 6-8 hours of sunlight a day to thrive. Place it in a sunny spot outside or on a bright windowsill.
• Extra Tip: Snip off basil leaves regularly, even if you don’t need them yet. This helps it grow bushier and keeps the flavor fresh.

🌱 Oregano (That’s Me!):

• Watering: I like my soil a little on the dry side. Let the top inch of soil dry out before giving me a drink. Too much water can make my roots unhappy!
• Sunlight: I love 6-8 hours of sunlight every day. Whether I’m indoors or outside, I thrive in bright spots.
• Extra Tip: Trim my stems often to keep my leaves fresh and my flavor bold. I’ll grow back even stronger when you give me a little haircut!

🍃 Parsley (The Leafy Green Superstar):

• Watering: Parsley loves consistently moist soil. Water it whenever the top of the soil feels dry, but don’t let it get soggy.
• Sunlight: Parsley enjoys 4-6 hours of sunlight daily. If it’s too hot outside, some afternoon shade will keep it happy.
• Extra Tip: Harvest parsley from the outer stems first—this keeps the plant growing strong in the middle!

🌿 Cilantro (The Cool-Season Champ):

• Watering: Cilantro likes moist soil, so water it regularly. Check to make sure the top of the soil doesn’t dry out completely.
• Sunlight: Cilantro grows best with 4-6 hours of sunlight. It doesn’t love super-hot weather, so some shade during the hottest part of the day is great.
• Extra Tip: When harvesting, snip the leaves close to the base of the plant. Use them quickly for the best flavor—they’re extra yummy when fresh!

Remember, we’re all counting on you to take care of us. With your love and attention, we’ll grow into the best herbs ever and make all your meals extra tasty. Keep up the great work, garden superstar—you’ve got this!

Your Zesty Pal,
Regan O. 🌿