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 ...

Mint, also known as Mentha, has been long known as a herbal remedy, easing upset stomachs, calming stress and anxiety, and promoting restful sleep, according to healthline.com. The mint herb plant can ...

The quickest way to improve your culinary prowess is to use organic, home-grown ingredients. But if you don't have the outdoor space for a sprawling vegetable garden, growing herbs at home is a step ...

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 ...

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 ...

To make a proper mojito, you need fresh mint. So Ashley Stalnecker brought a mint plant home so she could add a few leaves into her Cuban cocktails. However, her first mint plant withered and she ...

Let's be honest here. Most of us have thrown away perfectly good herb scraps without thinking twice about it. Those leftover ...

Some years I get excited about my garden. I write a plan, I start seeds, I make a trip to a specific nursery to search out my favorite varieties of heirloom tomatoes. But in other years, like this one ...

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