Our Garden’s Most Useful Plant: The Oregano Growing Right in Front of Our House
Hello, Hive people!
I’m @mayt, and just like before, I really love sharing the plants growing around our home.
Today, I want to show you one of the plants we use the most. It's our oregano plant.
We planted this in front of our house, where we can easily reach it whenever we need some leaves.
But what I find amazing about this plant is that even when we cut it, trim it, and keep harvesting from it, it continues to grow so well.
In fact, sometimes it grows so well that my hubby and I have to help each other maintain it because if we just leave it alone, the stems can grow really long and the whole plant can become too big.
So now and then, we cut some of the stems and leaves to keep it manageable.
My family uses this oregano when we have coughs or colds, and our neighbors do too.
Whenever someone nearby catches a cold, they just come to our house and ask if they can get a few oregano leaves. And of course, they're always welcome to take some.
So this is one of the ways we find out who's sick in our neighborhood. Haha
Since our plant is right in front of our house, it's easy for everyone to get a few leaves when needed.
Also, we have another oregano plant upstairs, growing in a plastic pot. But this one looks a little different from the oregano we have downstairs, as it has a softer, more decorative appearance, and it looks like the ones you could keep indoors.
It also produces flowers, which I don't usually see on our oregano downstairs.
So yeah, I find it interesting because even though we call them both oregano, they don't look the same.
How We Usually Prepare It
If you're curious about how we use our fresh oregano at home, here's what we usually do. First, we pick some fresh leaves from the stem and wash them properly. Since oregano grows outside and is exposed to dust I make sure to clean the oregano leaves before using them. Then we put the oregano leaves in hot water and let them steep for a while.
Sometimes, we add calamansi and a little sugar to make it easier to drink. Other times, we've tried it with milk and sugar, which also makes a nice combination.
It's just a simple homemade drink that can soothe coughs or colds.
Of course, we still rely on proper medicine and medical care when someone is really sick, especially the kids.
But having this plant growing right outside our home is like having a natural pantry ready whenever we need it.
I'm honestly thankful that we decided to grow oregano... 'Coz during the times when we don't have extra money to buy things, having useful plants around the house can really be a big help.
I know some people also use this oregano in cooking.
I have actually seen oregano being sold in grocery stores. But I have never tried using ours that way. Maybe that is something I should explore next. 😅
For now, our oregano remains one of the most useful plants in our little home garden.
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit our garden today. 😊
See you again in my next garden post! 🥰
With love,
@mayt 💕
I can relate, sis! I also have oregano at my backyard and I remember using it whenever someone has a cough, especially my daughter. I usually drink it warm with a little calamansi and sugar. It’s amazing how this simple plant can be so useful, especially for us farmers who love growing things at home.
True. It's a big help talaga sis. Gamit na gamit namin yan haha... Yun nga lang minsan nahahalata nung panganay ko kasi medyo matapang din amoy 😆
Your oregano plants are truly blessings for your family. I agree that having useful plants at home can help a lot, especially when money is tight. It is amazing how simple plants can provide so many benefits. I have also heard that oregano is popular not only for home remedies but also for cooking. Maybe one day you can try adding a few leaves to your favorite dishes and see how you like it. It might become another useful purpose for your oregano plants.
Your little home garden is not only beautiful but also practical. Keep taking good care of your plants because they are giving back to your family in many ways. Thank you for sharing this experience. Wishing you healthier, thriving plants and an even more productive garden in the future! 🙏😇
Di ko pa talaga natry isama sa pagkain na niluluto namin hehe, curious nga ako ano lasa kasi sa grocery meron talaga binebentang oregano na seasoning, nakatry ka na sis? 😅
Congrats on being a guest curator for Ecency this month. I sent you a DM in Ecency chat.
Thank you so much, @melinda010100! 🥰 So happy and grateful for the opportunity.