Dear Carol: Do you have any tips for growing mint plants? I have lost two already. Also, my basil has usually lives for 6 months and as I pinch off the leaves, it seems to grow less and gets smaller ...

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 ...

If you’re ready for a cool plant for summer, think mint. One of the most popular herbs of all time, mint is easy to grow, smells and tastes good, and comes in a range of flavors and forms. “Mint is ...

Sow seeds outside in late fall or early spring. Start seeds indoors about a month before outside temperatures are expected to reach 50°F. Keep the seeds warm until they germinate, and moist but never ...