Garden
herbs
Herb:
Mint (Mentha)
Background:
There are several varieties of mint. Spearmint (Mentha
Spicata), Peppermint and Penny-Royal (Mentha Pulegium).
Growing
this herb: All can be grown very easily from
cuttings
Soil
conditions and garden position: well manured
soils. Mint can spread very quickly and some people
prefer to keep them confined in containers.
Uses:
The leaves are used for flavouring, mint sauce and
drinks.
Nurturing
herbs is an important part of gardening. Gardening
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