mint - Fine Gardening
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How-To
6 Varieties of Mint to Grow for Superb Flavor and Fragrance
When I think of mint, the first thing that enters my mind is its inimitable fragrance. With one whiff of a crushed mint leaf, menthol fills my nose with a…
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Article
GPOD on the Road: Visiting a Flower Farm
Today Cherry Ong is taking us on the road to a flower farm she visited earlier this year. I've been curious about flower farms and so tried attending a flower…
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Article
Beat the Heat–Cool Down with Mint!
As temperatures soar outside, we need relief from the heat. Mint is a naturally cooling and refreshing herb that most of us have right in our own backyards (usually in…
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Design
Plants That Keep On Giving
One of the first rules that novice gardeners are ordered to abide by is the necessity of using—and, hence, buying—a minimum of three of the same plant. For aesthetics’ sake,…
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Article
Sweet Herb Planter Yields Just Desserts
A combination of sweet mint and pineapple sage means many sweet summertime treats. Here’s how to grow a sweet herb planter and how to enjoy the results.weet
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Article
Spearmint is the Quintessential Summer Herb
There are many kinds of spearmint (Mentha spicata): Some are fuzzy-leaved while others are smooth; there are big leaves to small, and even curly. I like them all for cooking…
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Article
Culinary Mint Medley
Mint is indispensable for the cook, but which mint? In this article, Susan Belsinger offers guidance on selecting and using this essential perennial herb.
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Tabbouleh with Mint
This is a traditional-style Middle Eastern tabbouleh with the added flavors of garbanzos, pine nuts, and currants.