Carol DM
Mountain Mint is a very aromatic herb is used in potpourri or burned as incense. Placed in a muslin bag it can be used as bath additive, and is said to be very soothing to irritated skin. Will freshen laundry when used in the dryer. Thrown in a drawer or trunk it will not only freshen clothing and blankets, but keep moths away. Sprinkle on carpets to freshen the whole house and is said to be a good natural insecticide, the plant does repel insects and is good for use in the garden.
I have wild mint growing in my deck garden. I am not sure if it is Mountain mint, it grows wild everywhere here. My neighbor had a big hedge beside her house. She gave me a cutting and I started it in my container garden. I keep it in the screen room and my cats nibble on it for their snack. I also use it in my hot tea with fresh honey. Takes me back to my Grandmother doing the same.
©CarolDM2018
365 Photos Challenge Day 174
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Question of
Have you ever picked wild mint?
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Yes
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No
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Question of
Do you like mint in hot tea?
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Yes
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I do like mint tea,though I do not grow it.I buy mint.The mint leaves in the photo looks fresh and crisp.
I have bought it when the fresh was not available. My cats love it as well. We share. 🙂
I love make soup with another kind of mint here. Show you one day! 😛
Looking forward to it. Never heard of that before.
Thank you very much.
I think all your posts are minty fresh, but this one is even moreso
There he is… thanks for the smiles.
You have no idea how much I love to use “minty fresh” as a modifier. It can be hilariously inappropriate…
I think I do have a pretty good idea.
You probably do, at that
I love mint tea and grow a couple of kinds of mint. I’m not sure I’m familiar with mountain mint.
Thanks Barbara, I have always loved the wild mint.
I’ve never been a big fan of mint…but great photo and post!!
My Grandmother started my drinking fresh wild mint in hot tea. Great memories.
I have mint in my garden, it tastes better than the supermarket mint.
Like everything else. 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
Lovely post! I like mint tea, it’s good for digestion.
You are right it does Ellie, thanks!
This is a great herb of tea !
I agree and it is right in my screen room, very convenient.
Something I want to plant in my garden as well. Is it true that cuttings can grow well? Hmmm… May the climate on my place suit it as well.
Absolutely, you can plant them anywhere and they will take off. Cut them back at the end of summer and they come back the next season.
Well, you managed to inspire me, Carol.
Happy to do so, that is how karma works. 🙂
It seems I have to agree with the view, though I have not understood what karma you mean in this regards.
I am referring to how kind and wise you are to me and others, every post you submit, you are alway giving of yourself, and now you are being inspired as a result.
Mint is the easiest thing there is to grow
You are right, it grows wild and is invasive. That is why I keep it in a container.
I had such a large amount of mint that I had to cut it down.
It is very invasive but I love it. If you grow it in a container you can keep it smaller.
I wish I could trade you some of my prolific chocolate mint for your mountain mint! : )
So do I, never heard of chocolate mint!
This is a great herb of tea. And I adore it
I love it and my cats do too.