Mint (Mentha) is an herb of many forms -- there are so many different varieties of the plant including spearmint (Mentha spicata), peppermint (Mentha × piperita), apple mint (Mentha suaveolens), ...

Mint was selected as Herb of the Year in 1998. It is one of the oldest recorded herbs. There are biblical references to paying taxes with mint leaves. The old herbalists used it for treatment of many ...

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 ...

CLOSE YOUR EYES and smell a leaf of mint. For mainstream varieties the identification is as obvious as a scratch-and-sniff sticker. Dig a little deeper into the culinary world, though, and different ...

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Mint is a persistent perennial and has a multitude of types and flavors. Mint prefers moist soil, shade and a little sun. If you want to grow a variety of mint, be sure to put plants in separate parts ...

Plants brighten up any space, but if you've got a shady patio, it might be hard to find plants that can thrive. Luckily, ...