Welcome deeper into the Secret Garden

Meet the Herbal Friends

Every plant has a story to tell.

Hidden throughout the Secret Garden are ten little herbal friends, each inspired by a real herb and something special it has traditionally been known for. Through their adventures with Laney and friends, children discover nature, healthy habits, feelings, kindness, curiosity, and gentle ways to better understand themselves and the world around them.

Lila Lavender character

Lila Lavender

Calm, rest & peaceful moments

Lila Lavender helps children discover the beauty of slowing down, taking a deep breath, and creating peaceful moments throughout the day. Inspired by lavender’s traditional association with relaxation and bedtime routines, Lila encourages gentle habits that help little minds and bodies settle.

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Cami Chamomile character

Cami Chamomile

Comfort, body awareness & gentle self-care

Cami Chamomile helps children notice the little clues their bodies give them and discover gentle ways to respond with comfort and care. Inspired by chamomile’s traditional use for relaxation and soothing, Cami encourages children to slow down, check in with themselves, and talk with a trusted grown-up about what they notice.

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Peppermint herbal friend character

Peppermint

Tummy comfort, patience & letting things settle

Peppermint introduces children to the amazing way their bodies digest food and reminds them that sometimes things need a little time to settle. Inspired by peppermint’s traditional use for digestive comfort, this refreshing herbal friend encourages simple habits like slowing down at meals, drinking water, gentle movement, and giving the body time to do its work—with help from a grown-up whenever something doesn’t feel right.

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Lemon Balm herbal friend character

Lemon Balm

Listening, body awareness & gentle self-check-ins

Lemon Balm helps children discover that sometimes the body gives us quiet little clues before we have the words to explain how we feel. Inspired by lemon balm’s traditional association with calm and relaxation, this herbal friend encourages children to slow down, notice subtle body responses, and check in with themselves with curiosity and the help of a trusted grown-up.

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Ginger herbal friend character

Ginger

Steadiness, courage & finding your footing

Ginger reminds children that sometimes new experiences can leave us feeling a little wobbly—inside or out. Inspired by ginger’s traditional use for nausea and digestive comfort, this warm and lively herbal friend encourages children to pause, steady themselves, ask for support, and find the courage to keep going one small step at a time.

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Calendula herbal friend character

Calendula

Caring, patience & gentle healing

Calendula teaches children that caring for little hurts takes patience, gentleness, and time. Inspired by calendula’s traditional use in soothing skin care, this sunny herbal friend encourages children to notice when something needs care, ask a trusted grown-up for help, and learn that kindness can be part of healing too.

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Rosemary herbal friend character

Rosemary

Memory, focus & the joy of learning

Rosemary celebrates the joy of learning, remembering, and trying again. Inspired by rosemary’s long traditional association with memory and remembrance, this curious herbal friend encourages children to practice, ask questions, use helpful memory tricks, and discover that learning grows stronger with time and attention.

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Holy Basil Tulsi herbal friend character

Holy Basil (Tulsi)

Resilience, balance & adapting to change

Holy Basil teaches children that life doesn’t always stay the same—and that we can learn to bend, adjust, and find our balance when things around us change. Inspired by tulsi’s long traditional use as a strengthening and restorative herb, this herbal friend encourages children to pause, find what helps them feel grounded, ask for support, and discover the strength they carry within themselves.

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Dandelion herbal friend character

Dandelion

Strong roots, resilience & growing through challenges

Dandelion reminds children that strength often begins below the surface. Inspired by dandelion’s deep roots and its long traditional use as a nourishing plant, this bright herbal friend encourages children to stay grounded, keep growing through difficult moments, and remember that even in unexpected places, something strong and beautiful can take root.

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Rose herbal friend character

Rose

Heart comfort, tenderness & healing after hurt

Rose teaches children that tender feelings deserve care, too. Inspired by rose’s long traditional association with the heart, comfort, and soothing care, this gentle herbal friend helps children understand sadness, disappointment, and emotional hurts—and reminds them that kindness, connection, and time can help the heart feel lighter again.

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There is always more to discover

The Secret Garden Is Still Growing...

Each new adventure brings another herbal friend, another lesson, and another little piece of nature to discover.