The plant is significant in Thai culture, where its common name,Poysean, means eight saints. Some regard itas a good luck charm.It’s often kept as a potted plant and placed strategically in the home to invite positive forces. The more flowers the plant produces, the more good fortune tha...
Some common types of mint used in food and drink preparation are spearmint, chocolate mint, apple mint, and peppermint. Key Takeaways The aromatic mint plant is excellent for adding a refreshing twist to summer beverages or making a minty treat. It’s also super easy to grow. By following ...
Peppermint and spearmint both often grow to about 12 to 18 inches once mature. So choose an area in your home that can accommodate your plant. Somewhere near a window will be great but keep it away from sources of heat like fires or radiators. Like most other plants, the most common met...
The pumpkins need between 75 and 100 days to develop from seeds before being harvested. Backward count from the date you’d like to gather and then plant simultaneously. Many pumpkin gardeners strive to get their pumpkins ready to harvest by fall. To achieve this, you’ll have to decide on...
‘Peppermint’: Green leaves, pink-and-white striped stems; bolt-resistant; good for containers. ‘Rainbow’: Red, pink, white, yellow, orange, and striped leaves and stems. ‘Rhubarb’: Dark green leaves, deep-red stems; sow after risk of frost has passed or it may bolt. ...
Plants in theMint family (Lamiaceae)are very hardy perennials with vigorous growth habits. All types (including Sweet Mint,Spearmint,Peppermint, and Chocolate Mint) are fast-growing, spreading plants, so you must give them a place to spread without getting in the way or plant them in a pot....
When to Harvest Mint Leaves The first step to drying mint is harvesting it. You can dry any variety of mint, and aside from Eau de Cologne mint, any type can be used to make tea or in cooking. Some varieties are better, though. I tend to dry peppermint, spearmint, chocolate mint, ...
Peppermint Red Raspberry Leaf Sage Stinging Nettle Sunflowers Yarrow As mentioned before, cottage garden plants should provide a tangible purpose. Focus on choosing herbs and flowers for culinary, medicinal, or even cosmetic preparations. Consider what might add value to the health of your garden, su...
Before You Plant Mint Planting/Growing Mint Harvesting Mint Additional Tips and Advice Before You Plant Mint Choose the Right Type of Mint: Spearmint and peppermint are the most popular types of mint. If you like chocolate, then mint chocolate may be the plant for you. ...
Peppermint Repels flea beetles which feed on potatoes Petunias Repels aphids What Not to Plant Next to Potatoes Why? Carrots Carrot roots compete with potatoes Raspberries, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Squash Make potatoes susceptible to blight Companion Planting Tip: Use Companion Planting as a Teaching Opp...