This year, I decided to grow something different in my herb garden. In past years, I have grown varieties of mints (chocolate, mojito, apple, pineapple and spearmint) and found they could be quite ...

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 ...

A gardener picks fresh mint leaves from a plant in the garden - encierro/Shutterstock If you dream of harvesting fresh, minty leaves from your garden to make summery beverages or brighten up a savory ...

Welcome to the wonderful world of mint! As an avid gardener, I've discovered that growing mint not only elevates the beauty ...

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 ...

Mint is the easiest herb to grow. It's so easy it may take over your garden if you aren't careful, so plant it in a pot and keep the pot away from the soil. Place the pot in full sun and water it ...