A friend of mine blessed us with a mint plant when we moved into our house 8 years ago. Naive being that I was, I planted it right into the ground…no pot, no borders, nothing. I thought “oooh…lots of fresh mint”. Yeah. I have since learned that was a mistake. Mint, or “yardus interruptus” will […]
How to Grow a Mint Plant From Cuttings
Growing a new mint plant from cuttings is easy and fast. Cut a healthy sprig, root it, and plant. Let me show you how in this picture tutorial.
Chocolate Covered Mint Leaves {or “What to Do with All That Mint from My Garden”}
Funny thing about growing mint, the first year you are all “this is going to be great. I’ll dry the leaves and have enough tea for the winter”. The second year you are all “okay, I’ll dry the leaves and have enough tea for a year”. The third year you are all “Really mint? Would […]
Citrus Mint Iced Tea
Refreshing and delicious this citrus mint iced tea is the perfect summer drink – but you’ll want it all year long. Quick and easy to make with only a few ingredients. Make ahead for bbqs and picnics or just a a pick me up on a hot day.
How to Make Iced Tea with Mint Leaves
A friend of mine cursed blessed us with a mint plant when we moved into our house 8 years ago. Naive being that I was, I planted it right into the ground…no pot, no borders, nothing. I thought “oooh…lots of fresh mint”. Yeah. I have since learned that was a mistake. Mint, or “yardus interruptus” […]
How to Harvest and Dry Mint
Ah, the sight and smell of mint. It is a surefire sign of Spring being here to stay for me. Mint has always been sort of a nemesis for me, and I often refer to it under it’s “scientific name” of yardus-interruptus. I had a friend plant one single, little, tiny, lonely plant in my […]
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