Tag Archives: Mint

A Tale of 3 Mints

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Liz

I was out in the garden the other day with my kids.  We were having a look at the plants when I noticed my mint plants.  I lined them up in order to take a couple of pictures.  All the while my … Continue reading →

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Dividing Herbs – Mint

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Liz

My mint has taken off in the last week or so, so today seemed like a good time to divide the plants before they become truly rampant in Spring.  Before division I gave the plant a good haircut and made … Continue reading →

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My favourite beetroot salad

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Liz

This is my favourite beetroot salad.  I love the combination of sweet roasted beetroot against the saltiness of feta – it works really well and the mint gives it an added dimension.  Its so good that I’ve included a couple … Continue reading →

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Herbs – A good supply of Mint

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Liz

The Plant: This has been a good year for mint.  Mint doesn’t like it too hot and this summer certainly hasn’t been Melbourne’s hottest, as my unripe capsicums etc can testify.   I grow my mint in pots.  Mint is invasive … Continue reading →

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