Growing Herbs/English Transcript

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(we see Kuya Edward's herb garden)

Kuya Edward: Peppermint, rosemary, let's taste it.

Buknoy: Hi, Kuya Edward.

Kuya Edward: Buknoy! Oh, what happened? It's like...your face is stuck like that.

Buknoy: My tummy hurts! Do you have medicine, Kuya?

Kuya Edward: Medicine?

(he holds a mug)

Kuya Edward: Well, I have a solution for that! Yes, yes, I have a drink for you, from my plants.

Buknoy: Wait, wait, Kuya Edward, from your plants? What does it taste like? Is it safe? Is it clean?

Kuya Edward: Of course it is. Relax. Try it first. It's made out of mint.

Buknoy: Mmm, it's yummy, Kuya Edward!

Kuya Edward: It sure it yummy, and it's good for your stomach.

Buknoy: Is this made out of plants?

Kuya Edward: Yes, right here, from my herbs and pots.

(we see the label 'Herbs and Pots')

Buknoy: Herbs and pots?

Kuya Edward: Yes, the herbs for wounds. We call these container gardening,

(we see the label 'Container Gardening')

Kuya Edward: because every crop comes from a pot. Peppermint, oregano, rosemary, basil. We normally use these for cooking, so once we need medicine, I'll just get some. Isn't it cheap?

Buknoy: It's very fresh as well. Wait, Kuya Edward?

Kuya Edward: What is it?

Buknoy: My tummy is feeling better. It's very effective!

Kuya Edward: I told you! That's great!

Buknoy: I feel like I want to start container gardeing. Is it hard?

Kuya Edward: It's super easy, Buknoy. Do you want me to teach you?

Buknoy: Yes!

Kuya Edward: For container gardening, you can use many things for planting, even the ones that aren't used or are about to be thrown out.

(several examples of container designs are drawn)

Kuya Edward: And best of all, you can make your own designs. To start, you have to find a space for your containers that you can add your plants. For container gardening, you first have to plan and prepare.

(we see the label 'Plan and Prepare')

Buknoy: What type of planning?

Kuya Edward: You have to plan what you should plant, where to place them, if they have sunlight or not, and what soil to use.

(we see his list, further explained in the Filipino transcript)

Buknoy: Can you combine some for different herbs?

Kuya Edward: That's a good question. There are herbs that can be combines, some not.

Buknoy: Why not?

Kuya Edward: This rosemary, for example. It only like it dry and hot. For parsley, it has to be moist. So we can't plant them together in one pot.

(we see the labels 'Rosemary' and 'Parsley')

Buknoy: Ah, so you have to plant carefully as to what soil you should use.

Kuya Edward: Exactly.

(Bunknoy holds a jug and a boot)

Buknoy: Where should we plant them? You said you can plant it anywhere!

Kuya Edward: Yes, as long as it doesn't harm the plant, and there's a drainage on the bottom.

Buknoy: Ah, so the herb won't drown.

(we see different art materials, such as a pencil, and some crayons)

Kuya Edward: That's right! And you can even create artwork from it.

Buknoy: Game! Let's start planting!

Kuya Edward: Make sure to give your herbs enough water and sunlight.

Buknoy: Why should they get enough sunlight, Kuya?

Kuya Edward: For others, six hours, but it depends on the plants. That's why you have to do your research, on the Internet, or just ask for others.

Buknoy: There! Those are my herbs! Should you add fertilizer, Kuya Edward?

Kuya Edward: Yes, just make sure that it's not too much, otherwise it might die.

Buknoy: I'm so excited to plant them!

Kuya Edward: (laughs) You have to wait for weeks and months, but as long as you take care of them, you will get a good harvest.

Buknoy: Wait, K-Kuya Edward, I feel like...

Kuya Edward: Huh? Why? Does your tummy hurt again?

Buknoy: No!

Kuya Edward: Well, why are you holding it?

Buknoy: Oh, it's because I'm hungry. Do you have any food?

Kuya Edward: I thought it was otherwise!

(we see a bowl of herbs)

Kuya Edward: Yes, yes, I have a salad made out of special herbs from my container garden.

Buknoy: Oh, no, it's full of plants!

Kuya Edward: Try it. It's yummy! You ate chop suey, remember?

Buknoy: Alright, I'll try it.

Kuya Edward: Okay! Oh, we'll just finish this. Try to make your own herbs. You'll certainly enjoy it. We'll see you again in our next AgriStory only here in...Agricoolture! Goodbye!

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