tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post5150979271709930555..comments2023-09-29T18:37:14.377+10:00Comments on Eight Acres: How I use herbs - Mint, Peppermint and SpearmintUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-30070655740376260342014-02-19T05:48:16.303+10:002014-02-19T05:48:16.303+10:00I grow it but use if primarily in soap making. I&#...I grow it but use if primarily in soap making. I'm not a tea drinker (although I long to be!) but I know mint makes a killer after dinner tea. <br />I am guilty of just growing it in garden beds and whacking it back or digging it up when it gets out of control! My goal is to make all the different kinds of mint (I have 8 varieties now) and chives be my garden "weeds"!Lindsey at NW Backyard Veggieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15317941200095723496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-12069929269902025062014-02-15T01:45:47.773+10:002014-02-15T01:45:47.773+10:00I love mint - sometimes I just cook it to make the...I love mint - sometimes I just cook it to make the kitchen smell nice. Mint Jelly can be good and a nice gift during the Christmas season. CaroleCarole Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12774719532693908705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-5489268619831248842014-02-14T20:02:57.817+10:002014-02-14T20:02:57.817+10:00I love mint! In tea, in salads, sauces, in lots of...I love mint! In tea, in salads, sauces, in lots of things really! The kids love it too :)Ockduspockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472291767747357704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-4736757616840064422014-02-14T17:14:57.828+10:002014-02-14T17:14:57.828+10:00Haloumi cheese, grilled, covered in shredded mint ...Haloumi cheese, grilled, covered in shredded mint and drizzled with oil and a few broad beans or peas or both thrown in.Delicious, and simple. "Garden Whisperings"https://www.blogger.com/profile/04648243526968515324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-17790850707251928512014-02-14T16:01:04.672+10:002014-02-14T16:01:04.672+10:00I have spearmint that I rescued from the garden el...I have spearmint that I rescued from the garden elements recently. I've had rotten luck with mint. Like you however, I've learned they do better in pots. That's where my spearmint is recovering now. Not enough quantity to eat any of it though. <br /><br />I prefer my tea with fresh leafs. Lemon balm and pineapple sage tea is a must-have in winter. Really clears up any congestion or sinus issues.<br /><br />I must admit, I'm a sucker for peas cooked in mint though.Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-10593598028207212942014-02-14T11:01:52.959+10:002014-02-14T11:01:52.959+10:00Yes I agree that mint likes cooler weather - my mi...Yes I agree that mint likes cooler weather - my mint often looks very bedraggled after our hot and humid summer. I once had chocolate mint which was awesome to nibble on in the garden. My grandson hates green vegetables, but will happily nibble on "garden lollies" that he picks from my mint pot.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-84292894267115781112014-02-14T08:12:19.148+10:002014-02-14T08:12:19.148+10:00I use mint in mouthwash. I fill a canning jar wit...I use mint in mouthwash. I fill a canning jar with mint leaves, washed and pressed firmly, and then cover with Vodka. After six weeks I have refreshing mouthwash. I also use mint in lemonade. When I am about the farm I chew on the mint leaves. I love how refreshed my gums feel, but I always need to remind myself to brush afterwards, as one time I came in and smiled at my husband and he laughed ever so hard as my teeth were covered in mint leaves!Humble wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02823200562312609670noreply@blogger.com