I spilled a pack of mint seeds in my garden, two months later there’s a spearmint jungle against my fence. Listen to this guys advice, plant mint in pots 😂
Mint also stores beautifully just wash it and put it in a closed container with damp paper towel and keep it in the refrigerator. change the towel once and a while, I have stored fresh mint for MONTHS using this method!
Your garden looks so darn healthy. That's the thing about gardening trying to keep your plants looking green and healthy. I need to learn all the science and tricks/tips. Beautiful mint ☘️
Cut mint, basil or any other herb and clean and chop. Then put in ice trays with water and when frozen put them in a freezer zip bag. Use them to flavor teas, soups, sauces, etc.
If you cut back the mint every week and put in a glass of water on a 4" stem minimum and in a week you will see loads of shoots coming from the bottom and plant. You will have loads of beautiful mint plants.
I’ve had a lot of trouble growing mint in general. It would die of for seemingly no reason and then come back a few days later. It would look wilted and sad despite being watered regularly and then spring up out of nowhere. It wasn’t over or under watered and it had plenty of light, so I’m at a loss😅
We also dry it out so we can use it in winter. I do let my mint grow in the wok areas of the yard. It’s pretty and smells amazing when I mow just a little bit of it.
Mohitos! Use 12 leaves of mint. 2 lime slices 1 teaspoon white sugar, or more to taste ¼ cup ice cubes, or as needed 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger rum (such as Bacardi®) 4 ½ ounces diet lemon-lime soda (such as Diet Sprite®) Directions: Place mint leaves, lime slices, and sugar in the bottom of a glass and muddle with a spoon until mint is crushed. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Pour rum then soda over the ice; stir.
We had mint in our yard many moons ago. It was practically the only thing that grew under our brown thumbs. Yes it spreads but not anything crazy. We loved that big ol mint bush.
Thank you for these invaluable tips on how to prune, harvest, and MAINTAIN the plant! Just started to try growing a few plants again - but keeping them alive for long periods of time has always been the challenge…
Yes, what you don’t wanna do is plant it in the ground. It takes over your flowerbeds and your flowers will no longer bloom.😞 I’m solving this problem this fall.
Thanks for the tip! Two years ago, I made the mistake of planting it in the ground and it has taken over!!! Didn't know about I was supposed to keep it nipped back so it has tall, beautiful purple flowers...the hummingbirds love it! In the fall, I'm going to dig it up and put it into "several containers."
All of my older relatives had tons of mint, so I grew up thinking it would always be everywhere… I need to get some more mint started. We ate it and drank it all the time.
I love the way you are so very helpful with all of your wonderful tips & education on plants, yet you keep it simple enough for everyone to understand the how's & whys! 💜💜💜
You should do one on lemon balm also. It is truly the best thing I've found for a potent calming effect and bonus it has zero sedating effect. So you can use it before bed or during the day when stressed. It works so well because the plant is unique in that the dried leaves have by weight around 30% of the active compound. Normally extraction processes are required to condense down actives in plants to get a powerful effect but not with lemon balm. Fresh or dried leaves just eat swallow 2-3 and down some water or make some tea. Potent and taste is pleasant too. Amazing plant to know about.
Oh mahhh ahhh! My mint plants sent out runners ALL the time. You gotta watch ‘em. Sneaky rascals. Climbing into other pots near by, too. Keep clipping!❤❤
Great advice! I have 5 flavors(chocolate is my fav)😊 yes it goes wild, in 1 of my compost piles😳 but we let it(plenty of peppermint) & 1 of my raised beds from last year🤷♀️the orange mint somehow🤦♀️
Be sure it doesn't grow out the drain holes into the ground. I keep mine up on some bricks so there is a small space between the bottom of the container and the top of the ground.
Love this valuable info - thank you so much! How do you ensure cats (and other animals) don't soil your mint. I believe catnip is in the mint family and cats are rather drawn to mint.
I grew ginger mint this year, it's so pretty and such a good shade over for the roots of biggie plant I have some I use for mint and others I just grow to grow 😅
🌸 I do have mine in container as my mother told me about it spreading like wildfire It did flower once and now I have it spread in different places in my garden 😂🤣 I have the original parent in pot and her larger babies in 6 bushes around my garden. It’s beautiful but I now noticed other smaller bushes being established, so I gifted the new babies to my friends…..when he said don’t let it flower it’s good advice not just to keep reaping the leaves throughout warmer months & possibly into winter when you take it indoors like I do, it also prevents it spreading like a weed lol
Mint is extremely invasive so do not just throw the mint stems on the ground!!!!! Put them back into the container they came from or burn them. I’ve got mint growing in places I can’t stand it!!! I dug all the roots up and it still is growing in my yard.
I have an allergy to mint. Strangely I can have peppermint tea, but fresh garden mint makes the inside of my mouth itch. Took me YEARS to realise as I was just never drawn to it. 🤷🏾♀️
I found that sage and chives also take over a garden. My sage got bigger and woodier and almost a bush!. The chives were popping up everywhere - I guess I didn’t cut them down before they flowered?
I planted mint all around my house to stop the ants from getting in. Works better than the over the counter bug sprays and professionals we paid for before.
I grew mine in the container and made a mistake of placing the container in my garden bed. Few years later, there's only few in the container and the rest are on the ground taking over the entire bed 😮. Now I need to find a way to get rid if it.
I let mint take over by my cabin.... because why not ;) wonderful when i cut the grass in the area, always get nice shots of mint in the air here n there where it started to spread more from the original planting spot
Great idea! Will do it also for my oregano, thyme & sage because right now, they’re all over the place! Just ordered some large pots at Walmart 🤣Thank you!
We inhereited a lovely rose garden in a house we rented. Gourgeous white,topiary type roses. Someone planted mint in the bed…. In five years we never managed to get that mint under control
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You can get my mint recipes here: www.wyseguide.com/ingredient/mint/
How do I keep white flies off them
I spilled a pack of mint seeds in my garden, two months later there’s a spearmint jungle against my fence. Listen to this guys advice, plant mint in pots 😂
I really wish I was your neighbor so I could pop over for a cup of fresh mint. 🥰
Mint also stores beautifully just wash it and put it in a closed container with damp paper towel and keep it in the refrigerator. change the towel once and a while, I have stored fresh mint for MONTHS using this method!
My Nonna had it growing in her backyard in a little square of ground between the house and sidewalks. Loved it!
The gift that keeps on giving - but it will also take over your entire garden if you let it 😳
Your garden looks so darn healthy. That's the thing about gardening trying to keep your plants looking green and healthy. I need to learn all the science and tricks/tips. Beautiful mint ☘️
Cut mint, basil or any other herb and clean and chop. Then put in ice trays with water and when frozen put them in a freezer zip bag. Use them to flavor teas, soups, sauces, etc.
If you cut back the mint every week and put in a glass of water on a 4" stem minimum and in a week you will see loads of shoots coming from the bottom and plant. You will have loads of beautiful mint plants.
Wow 😳 your plant looks wonderful. I do have mine in a pot, but it is very puny. I think because the temperature here in Colorado is triple digits.
Under a dripping tap ❤
@mitzimaquez2410. Mint is a very thirsty plant. Try adding an olla to the pot. You can buy one or there are heaps of diy videos on TH-cam.
Thank you for that tip, I bought a small mint plant from the nursery , will top leaves off tomorrow . I learn so much from you!
I’ve had a lot of trouble growing mint in general. It would die of for seemingly no reason and then come back a few days later. It would look wilted and sad despite being watered regularly and then spring up out of nowhere. It wasn’t over or under watered and it had plenty of light, so I’m at a loss😅
What are you using for soil and how many times waterinf
We also dry it out so we can use it in winter. I do let my mint grow in the wok areas of the yard. It’s pretty and smells amazing when I mow just a little bit of it.
Mohitos! Use 12 leaves of mint.
2 lime slices
1 teaspoon white sugar, or more to taste
¼ cup ice cubes, or as needed
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger rum (such as Bacardi®)
4 ½ ounces diet lemon-lime soda (such as Diet Sprite®)
Directions:
Place mint leaves, lime slices, and sugar in the bottom of a glass and muddle with a spoon until mint is crushed. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Pour rum then soda over the ice; stir.
My mom planted mint in her garden and now she doesn't have a garden, just a giant patch of mint that won't go away no matter what
Honey, your are one of my most favorite humans. Continue to share your blessings and wisdom. Love, Granny
I love growing mint! And I too keep mine in containers. I grow a chocolate mint variety that is heavenly in drinks!
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We had mint in our yard many moons ago. It was practically the only thing that grew under our brown thumbs. Yes it spreads but not anything crazy. We loved that big ol mint bush.
Please put an extra pot for the bees. The bees love the mint flowers.
Bees love to share too
One pot of mint is more than enough.
I love eating mint straight up plain right out of the garden. So good!
Thank you for these invaluable tips on how to prune, harvest, and MAINTAIN the plant!
Just started to try growing a few plants again - but keeping them alive for long periods of time has always been the challenge…
Puppy wants to know if you've got something for him in that bowl... 😂
Yes, what you don’t wanna do is plant it in the ground. It takes over your flowerbeds and your flowers will no longer bloom.😞 I’m solving this problem this fall.
Thanks for the tip! Two years ago, I made the mistake of planting it in the ground and it has taken over!!! Didn't know about I was supposed to keep it nipped back so it has tall, beautiful purple flowers...the hummingbirds love it! In the fall, I'm going to dig it up and put it into "several containers."
I put mint in the garbage disposal with lemon and it smells wonderful. Also I tear in little pieces and sprinkle it over watermelon. It's amazing.
All of my older relatives had tons of mint, so I grew up thinking it would always be everywhere…
I need to get some more mint started. We ate it and drank it all the time.
Mint spreads quickly - you're correct, it is best to grow mint in pots.
I grow mine in a back corner of my yard away from my garden where I can also mow it. I love mint!!
Mint has the loveliest scentbin the world.
in Australia, the major use for mint is as a sauce on roast lamb. You should try it!!
I love the way you are so very helpful with all of your wonderful tips & education on plants, yet you keep it simple enough for everyone to understand the how's & whys! 💜💜💜
I knew about mint taking over but had a stupid moment and planted it in my garden bed! Now I’m struggling to get rid of it, I’ve learned my lesson.
I learned that the hard way. It has taken two years to rid myself of runaway mint! Now it lives in a pot!
You should do one on lemon balm also. It is truly the best thing I've found for a potent calming effect and bonus it has zero sedating effect. So you can use it before bed or during the day when stressed. It works so well because the plant is unique in that the dried leaves have by weight around 30% of the active compound. Normally extraction processes are required to condense down actives in plants to get a powerful effect but not with lemon balm. Fresh or dried leaves just eat swallow 2-3 and down some water or make some tea. Potent and taste is pleasant too. Amazing plant to know about.
Oh mahhh ahhh! My mint plants sent out runners ALL the time. You gotta watch ‘em. Sneaky rascals. Climbing into other pots near by, too. Keep clipping!❤❤
Mint is probably my favorite herb. I wonder if it'll grow in tropical climates...
Yes it does I live in the tropics and it grows quite well
Thanks for helping me understand how to care for the greens.
I see a cat, I like. Mint too
The stems have more mintiness than the leaves do. FYI
I grow mint in ground they make a good ground cover and they make great chop and drop material that can make you compost.
Mint gets away from you but it's a pleasant surprise aroma if you mow over it. A little thank you for cleaning up your grass space.
Great advice! I have 5 flavors(chocolate is my fav)😊 yes it goes wild, in 1 of my compost piles😳 but we let it(plenty of peppermint) & 1 of my raised beds from last year🤷♀️the orange mint somehow🤦♀️
Be sure it doesn't grow out the drain holes into the ground. I keep mine up on some bricks so there is a small space between the bottom of the container and the top of the ground.
Love this valuable info - thank you so much! How do you ensure cats (and other animals) don't soil your mint. I believe catnip is in the mint family and cats are rather drawn to mint.
😂😂 I've been unwittingly nipping back my boss' mint patch to make tabouli. Didn't know I was doing something helpful...
Good to know I love mint and didn’t know it takes over. By the way you have a adorable pup too 🐕
I love how you described the plant and give tips about it. So helpful and pleasant to listen to.
I love how the dog is listening to you.every word😂
Awwww, my mint didn’t come back this year 😢 it helped to keep bugs away too.
And they never die!! I gave away to 10 people already! They're like another friendship plant 😂
Honestly thinking of putting it not in my garden but on the siding along my deck 😂
Mint is good for health👍
Had no idea mint could be so furious in growth😂
YOU ARE AWSOME ❤❤❤
I grew ginger mint this year, it's so pretty and such a good shade over for the roots of biggie plant I have some I use for mint and others I just grow to grow 😅
my parents planted mint on the ground, so now their neighbors all have mint growing in their yard
🌸 I do have mine in container as my mother told me about it spreading like wildfire
It did flower once and now I have it spread in different places in my garden 😂🤣
I have the original parent in pot and her larger babies in 6 bushes around my garden. It’s beautiful but I now noticed other smaller bushes being established, so I gifted the new babies to my friends…..when he said don’t let it flower it’s good advice not just to keep reaping the leaves throughout warmer months & possibly into winter when you take it indoors like I do, it also prevents it spreading like a weed lol
Great advice. All mints and if you grow catnip do the same thing.
Thank you. 😊
I love the gifts that keep on giving 😂❤
Beautiful mint ❤
Great advice 👏 Thank you!!!
Good to know, I have a chocolate mint going crazy in my herb garden right now.
I like gardening, am now planting my mint.
Mint is extremely invasive so do not just throw the mint stems on the ground!!!!! Put them back into the container they came from or burn them. I’ve got mint growing in places I can’t stand it!!! I dug all the roots up and it still is growing in my yard.
I have an allergy to mint. Strangely I can have peppermint tea, but fresh garden mint makes the inside of my mouth itch. Took me YEARS to realise as I was just never drawn to it. 🤷🏾♀️
I found that sage and chives also take over a garden. My sage got bigger and woodier and almost a bush!. The chives were popping up everywhere - I guess I didn’t cut them down before they flowered?
That's good. I will try adding mint into my cover crops
So mine are all flowering right now. I didn’t know I had to cut the flowers off thank you for this.
Love mint...I had them in the ground where it got really invasive...now I have them in containers
me too. now i learn a lesson....thanks for sharing knowledge..
I have not been getting your videos for months. I'm so glad to see this!
i also growing my mint like you said it was 3 years n still growing good. I love put it in my tea.
Nice!! I didn't know about nipping herbs so my basil died, my epazote died, my mints died 😢 I will now do as you say 😊 thank you for the advice
Wow. Thank you so much for the tip.❤
Yeah I should try it😂. It covers all over the garden and makes me exhausted when I clean the roots from the soil😤
I planted mint all around my house to stop the ants from getting in. Works better than the over the counter bug sprays and professionals we paid for before.
I didn't know about the flowering thing. That explains it. 😊 Thank you!!
Yummy 🌱🌱🌱
Why do so many seedling look like that when they grow?
yes it's yummy n good for tummy ask yr mummy 👍🎉😂
It's really good for health 👍
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I hang dry mine in bundles for my herbal tea mixes!
I Love The Smell OF Mint,I Wish I Could Het It To Grow Like Lantana Does.
container is the key lol still digging it out love your videos..direct and pleasantly to the point!
fruit trees are my big issue...cheers a fan!
thank you for the advice.
I grew mine in the container and made a mistake of placing the container in my garden bed. Few years later, there's only few in the container and the rest are on the ground taking over the entire bed 😮. Now I need to find a way to get rid if it.
Your little dog is a star !
Thank you sir for this very useful suggestion.
It likes shade & to be spray with moisture too
I grow my mint in the garden and just thin it out 😊
Beautiful mint
I let mint take over by my cabin.... because why not ;) wonderful when i cut the grass in the area, always get nice shots of mint in the air here n there where it started to spread more from the original planting spot
Thank you for sharing this tip. Can you tell us the type of mints and which one is the best!
Did you know that when your mint goes to flowers it will attract green flies like crazy.
Great idea! Will do it also for my oregano, thyme & sage because right now, they’re all over the place! Just ordered some large pots at Walmart 🤣Thank you!
Mint grows well in the ground. Use a lot,give a lot and then it stays less.
I’ve had mint for 2 year and never knew it flowered.
Beautiful, thanks for information!
Hey this great idea to stop your mints spread . I was growing in my garden Oxfordshire was spread over my garden 😂😂😂
That's how we do it in our garden medical student Malaysia God bless 🙏👍
Thx for that tip. I want to keep some mint in a pot. Now I know how to do it and card for it. 👍🥰😋
We inhereited a lovely rose garden in a house we rented. Gourgeous white,topiary type roses. Someone planted mint in the bed…. In five years we never managed to get that mint under control
Beautifully explained!