Mint consists of a very broad family of 3,500 plants, and all of them have square stems and opposite leaves. Aside from that, each type of mint is incredibly different; you may not have known as ...

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Growing this fresh herb from cuttings is perfect for beginner gardeners. Mint has a reputation for being one of the most ...

Peppermint: Sweet and tangy, peppermint grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 11. Spearmint: Like your favorite gum flavor, spearmint is refreshing. Grow it in Hardiness Zones 5 to 9 for the ...

Mint plant not doing so well? Check for pests! originally appeared on Dengarden. Mint itself can be a bit pest-like. Anyone who's ever grown this herb will know that it thrives in less-than-desirable ...

Mint. It’s been used for centuries to treat maladies from gallstones to the common cold. There are more than 30 species of mint and all of them have “volatile oil menthol,” which is why mint is ...

There are a number of ways to create a home herb garden, no matter your living situation. Even in an apartment with limited space, you can still grow an indoor herb garden. Or, if you have some room ...

If you love the cool, crisp, refreshing taste of mint in your lemonade or atop a summer salad, then you may be tempted to plant it in your garden. After all, this hardy perennial is easy to grow, and ...

A shimmering pink tea beckoned from a glass jug at Greenhouse Café’s booth at the Queen Anne Farmers Market recently. It was rhubarb-lemon-bay-leaf tea sweetened with lavender-honey syrup. The medley ...