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Mint ?
Feb 1, 2009 18:26:08 GMT -5
Post by princess78 on Feb 1, 2009 18:26:08 GMT -5
I took a cutting of some mint I found growing wild & was wondering what type it was. It is a little lighter then most mints & has small leaves.It doesn't really taste like spearmint or peppermint.Those are the only types I know of  .I can't post pics unfortunately. |
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Mint ?
Feb 2, 2009 14:53:26 GMT -5
Post by momo on Feb 2, 2009 14:53:26 GMT -5
I have never grown mint so I can't help you there. I have always heard that mint can get out of control because it grows so good. It is best grown with boundaries unless you want a huge supply.
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Mint ?
Feb 2, 2009 15:01:23 GMT -5
Post by Kathy on Feb 2, 2009 15:01:23 GMT -5
There's a whole lot of mint varieties; spearmint, peppermint, apple mint, pineapple mint, on & on. Here's a neat site to check out some of the varieties. www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/mint.htm Momo is right, mint will definitely take over if left to run. I planted some in the orchard area in AR, I bet it's going to smell good this year.  |
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Feb 9, 2009 20:47:28 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2009 20:47:28 GMT -5
When we still lived in Redmond, I had a patch of mint, all nicely contained with barriers down 2 feet into the ground. But it got out. When it spread into the surrounding grassy area, Rich would just mow it with the grass. The smell was to DIE for!
I can't get mint to grow here no matter how hard I try. Even though it's rated hardy to Zone 4, the weather is just too brutal I guess. I lose it every year. I really miss my rosemary, thymes, and mints.
~Lannie
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Feb 10, 2009 20:24:51 GMT -5
Post by princess78 on Feb 10, 2009 20:24:51 GMT -5
All of mine died except for one sprig.Hopefully I can keep that alive.I'm not to good with plants.
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Feb 11, 2009 9:36:38 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2009 9:36:38 GMT -5
Plant it in the wash yard, makes hanging and taking down clothes a pleasure.
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Apr 16, 2009 19:06:44 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2009 19:06:44 GMT -5
After my experience planting mint in a flower bed (NEVER do that again).... I grow my mint in containers only. But I do like the idea of planting it where the clothsline is.... hrmmmm...
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May 2, 2009 10:35:28 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on May 2, 2009 10:35:28 GMT -5
Whats the matter Kaza, can't you drink that many Juleps anymore?  |
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May 2, 2009 17:02:37 GMT -5
Post by Kathy on May 2, 2009 17:02:37 GMT -5
I must be a glutton for punishment because I just planted 3 kinds of mint-spearmint, peppermint & one just labeled mint that smells & tastes different than the other two!  This year they're all in containers on my deck but I wouldn't be surprised if at night it tries to make a break for it.  |
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May 2, 2009 20:27:21 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on May 2, 2009 20:27:21 GMT -5
Bluecreekrog!!! I "can".... but don't like Mint Julips. Kathy.... they have probably already sent lil escappees to scout the lawn prior to invasion...... Kaza
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