![]() ![]() I assumed it was a mole/vole or some such critter. Years ago a golf ball sized hole popped up overnight in my parking area. Any gardening friend will give you a cutting of a favorite mint. Start with a small cutting from an established plant. Mint stems will also root in a glass of water. It’s easy-take 6-inch cuttings of rooted stems and plant them horizontally in the soil. The best way to propagate mints is by taking cuttings from those that you like best. Store the dried leaves in an airtight container. If you want to dry them, it’s best to cut the leaves right before flowering. You can grow the plants indoors for fresh leaves throughout the winter.You can also just pick the leaves as you need them.You can harvest one mint plant two or three times in one growing season. Right before flowering, cut the stems 1 inch from the ground.Although fresh is best and sprigs keep for a few days in water, mint leaves can be frozen or air-dried in bunches. Young leaves have more flavor than old ones, and mint can be harvested as soon as it comes up in spring. Frequent harvesting is the key to keeping mint plants at their best.In the garden, plant mint near cabbage and tomatoes-in pots, again, in order to prevent it from spreading and stealing nutrients from your crops!Ĭheck out this video to learn more about how to grow mint.If you fine with mint becoming a ground cover and understand that it may become invasive, plant in its own raised bed or separate area.You can then sink this pot into the ground or another larger container of soil. We suggest each mint is planted in a 10-inch pot that has drainage holes. Whether it’s in the ground or above ground, plant mint in a pot. Mint is a vigorous grower and needs to be contained or it will send out its runners and spread all over your garden.One or two plants will easily cover the ground. For growing outdoors, plant one or two purchased plants (or one or two cuttings from a friend) about 2 feet apart in moist soil.Most will grow in sun or partial shade the variegated types may require some protection from direct sun.Ideally, they prefer a moist but well-drained site, something like their native habitat along stream banks.Mints are vigorous perennials that thrive in light soil with good drainage.Since mint can be vigorous spreaders, you simply have to be careful where you plant it. They’re as beautiful as they are functional, and they’re foolproof to grow, thriving in sun and shade all over North America. Rolling it between your fingers, you’ll notice a pungent scent and think of candy, sweet teas, or maybe even mint juleps.Īs well as kitchen companions, mints are used as garden accents, ground covers, air fresheners, and herbal medicines. However, you can always tell a member of the mint family by its square stem. ![]() Mint is a perennial herb with very fragrant, toothed leaves and tiny purple, pink, or white flowers. There are many varieties of mint-all fragrant, whether shiny or fuzzy, smooth or crinkled, bright green or variegated. All you need to do is confine this spreading perennial herb to a container or confined bed to keep it from taking over your yard! See tips on planting, growing, and controlling mint! About Mint Now, chocolate and mint can be found everywhere from ice cream to cookies and candy.Mint practically grows itself! Not only does mint add fruity, aromatic flavor to foods and tea, but also it’s useful for health remedies such as aiding digestion and relieving headaches. Girl scouts popularised the snack in the 50’s and they are still famous today. One of the earliest mass producers of chocolate mints was a place in New York called Huylers who had a chain of stores across the U.S. ![]() Mass production meant chocolate was eventually combined with mint to make a dazzling final result. Since then, the combination of chocolate and mint is one to be reckoned with. The York Cone Company is now owned by Hershey which today speaks for itself. In the 1940’s, the creation of the York Peppermint Patty was announced, and this popular development made these two flavours combined, an absolute hit. Combining mint with chocolate happened around the 19 th century when chocolate alone was being manufactured as confectionary and for ice cream. It aids digestion, freshens the breath and a regular component in many recipes. The Romans and Ancient Greeks genuinely used and valued mint due to its health benefits. By the 1800’s, chocolate was already being mass produced but mixing it with mint did not happen for a while yet. Over time, sugar, chocolate and mint drinks became popular and fashionable. In Europe, mint was mixed with cinnamon and spices to make it more palatable. Historically, mint also initially started out as a hot beverage. The Aztecs and Mayans brought it back to Europe, but it wasn’t as popular as it is today due to its bitterness and medical purposes. Chocolate only used to be consumed as a beverage. ![]()
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