Mint plant in a garden in the sun - Lzf/Getty Images Mint is a wonderful herb to have on hand for various reasons. Not only does it release a beautiful, fresh scent when you brush past it in your ...

Mint is a perennial herb with squared, four-sided stems with opposite leaves and small-lipped flowers. All parts of the plants are pungent. Most mint plants spread rampantly, forming a thick mat of ...

Add a bit of cool flavor to your beverages, meals and desserts this summer with homegrown mint. Try using peppermint leaves in fruit cocktails and ice cream. Add spearmint to your tea or use the ...

The quickest way to improve your culinary prowess is to use organic, home-grown ingredients. But if you don't have the outdoor space for a sprawling vegetable garden, growing herbs at home is a step ...

Add a bit of cool flavor to your beverages, meals and desserts this summer with homegrown mint. Try using peppermint leaves in fruit cocktails and ice cream. Add spearmint to your tea or use the ...

RURAL NORTHWOOD, N.D. -- The only mint farmer in North Dakota is harvesting his unusual and aromatic crop. On a recent sunny day, Troy Uglem led visitors through a small plot of spearmint, its tangy ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The quickest way to improve your culinary prowess is to use organic, home-grown ingredients. But if you ...

Add a bit of cool flavor to your beverages, meals and desserts this summer with homegrown mint. Try using peppermint leaves in fruit cocktails and ice cream. Add spearmint to your tea or use the ...