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Mountain Mint ~ Day 174

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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    Have you ever picked wild mint?

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    Do you like mint in hot tea?

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