Three Must Have Herbs in the Garden
I love this time of year! The garden is growing. The strawberries are starting to ripen. Dinner is determined by a stroll through the garden. My favorite spot in the garden is the herb bed. I love the aroma of medicinal and culinary herbs. A gentle stroke of the hand releases the aromatic fragrances. These are my 3 favorite medicinal herbs. #3 Peppermint “Friends don’t let friends plant peppermint in their gardens.” For years I could never understand that saying. I would plant peppermint in the garden, and it would die. It was supposed to be such an easy herb to grow. I couldn’t understand what I was doing wrong. I love peppermint! I add fresh peppermint leaves to my water. I drink peppermint tea to help with gastric discomfort after eating something that didn’t agree with my stomach. I love peppermint jelly on toast in the morning. Peppermint is such a versatile herb. But until a few years ago, I just couldn’t get it to grow. Now, it has taken over one of my herb beds. ...
