When you grow a wide range of plants in your yard, it can be tricky to figure out which need protecting in winter. Herbs can ...

Packing a punch of flavor in many dishes, having a healthy stock of mint seeds saved up in storage will go a long way, ...

Essential oil can be extracted from the leaves and used as a flavouring. Mint plants possess erect, branching stems and oblong to ovate or lanceolate leaves arranged in opposing pairs on the stems.

If using seeds, sow them on top of the soil and lightly cover them with a thin layer of soil. Water gently. If using young mint plants, dig a small hole in the soil that is large enough to ...