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Growing and Using Mint

Growing and Using Mint

Mint is all around you - literally! There are many varieties of mint and it has long been used as flavorings in foods, gum, toothpaste, antacids, and cough drops.

Mint is great for using in herbal teas, salads, soups, cookies, and for this Kentucky girl - mint juleps!

This article will look at the many varieties of mint, how to grow it (and contain it) and some exceptional recipes you will love.