Garden Series : Mint

Herb Garden Series : Mint

Mint is one herb that can immediately make a world of difference to any dish you are whipping up in the kitchen. Be it a drink for the cocktail hour, or a main course item. That said, buying a bunch of mint leaves from the local store costs you a bit much when all you need is a few sprigs.

The option? Grow it yourself!

Mint is such a hardy plant - that with little to no effort you can have a mint bush right in your backyard / window sil.

The easiest way is to start with a sapling that is store bought. Ones from big giant stores like home depot work just as well as nursery bought ones. Your investment starts and ends at $3.

Quick Pointers

Keep them in an area where there is sunlight (does not require direct sun)
Water every few days to keep soil moist
Snip away leaves as you need them and watch that branch grow into two
Trim regularly to keep the plant from bolting
Bring indoors during winter and keep under plant light. Water minimally.

Tested & Proved - even if your plant loses all its leaves and looks bare, don't lose hope. With some TLC, it will be back to being healthy in no time!





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