Mint by Rose https://padlet.com/rdavis91/herbrosedavis Rose Davis en-us 2018-02-07 04:47:37 UTC 2023-08-08 23:58:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/184536654/d89ced848398d3cf6d89ae9972311685/Mint_Image_HD.jpg Mint (Mentha) rdavis91 https://padlet.com/rdavis91/herbrosedavis/wish/230342979 Mint is a very popular herb. It has a well know Aroma: fresh, sweet and tangy. It's flavour is refreshing with a slight hint of lemon. ]]> 2018-02-11 10:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rdavis91/herbrosedavis/wish/230342979 References rdavis91 https://padlet.com/rdavis91/herbrosedavis/wish/230519213 My References...]]> 2018-02-12 10:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rdavis91/herbrosedavis/wish/230519213 Common Medicines and Culinary Uses rdavis91 https://padlet.com/rdavis91/herbrosedavis/wish/233596214 Mint is often used in drinks to add zest and flavour. It can often be found as a topping or decoration on dishes to create appeal. Mint is most commonly used in lozenges because the flavour can soothe sore throats, though it can also be used to treat digestive orders]]> 2018-02-21 04:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rdavis91/herbrosedavis/wish/233596214 Characteristics of Mint rdavis91 https://padlet.com/rdavis91/herbrosedavis/wish/233598701 Spearmint:
Spearmint grows to about 90 cm, with pink or lilac flowers and stalk-less leaves. It also has the characteristic mint fragrance.
Peppermint:
Peppermint, a mix between spearmint and water mint, has a minty scent, stalked leaves, and red or lilac flowers.
Water mint:
Water mint is most commonly grows in ditches and has rounded flowers and stalked hairy leaves. 


]]> 2018-02-21 04:35:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rdavis91/herbrosedavis/wish/233598701 Common Mint Recipes rdavis91 https://padlet.com/rdavis91/herbrosedavis/wish/233616900 Mint is a very common herb in cooking but not often used in the recipes. It is often sprinkled as a garnish or decoration. But it can be used. 

Lamb Chops with Mint Gremolata

]]> 2018-02-21 07:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rdavis91/herbrosedavis/wish/233616900 Health Benefits of Mint rdavis91 https://padlet.com/rdavis91/herbrosedavis/wish/233618848 Mint is a great herb and has lots of benefits for your health. Some are:
- Aids Digestion
- Relieves Headaches and Nausea
- Treats Asthma
- Reduces Depression
- Helps improve skin care
- Good for memory loss
- Prevents Cancer
And those are just some!

]]> 2018-02-21 07:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rdavis91/herbrosedavis/wish/233618848 Cultivation of Mint rdavis91 https://padlet.com/rdavis91/herbrosedavis/wish/233620233 Mint is a fairly easy herb to grow and will grow with very little help or intensive care.
How to Grow:
Mint will never fully grow from a seed. It grows better from a small sample or cutting. Just plant and water. Mint prefers partially shade.
Mature size:
Height - 30 - 45cm.
Width: 45 - 60cm.
Harvesting:
You can start to snip off the branches or leaves when the bush reaches about 15cm - 20cm.
Tips:
Grow in an area where you don't mind the mint spreading or plant in a confined space. ]]> 2018-02-21 07:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rdavis91/herbrosedavis/wish/233620233 Growing Cycle rdavis91 https://padlet.com/rdavis91/herbrosedavis/wish/233633081 2018-02-21 08:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rdavis91/herbrosedavis/wish/233633081 My Mint Growing rdavis91 https://padlet.com/rdavis91/herbrosedavis/wish/235047350 Here is a photo of my mint plant...


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