Gardening

Deadheading bee balm is a simple way to keep your plant healthy and blooming longer.  You should cut off the faded flowers just above the first set of leaves or where you see new buds starting. This helps the plant focus its energy on growing new flowers instead of making seeds. You don’t need fancy tools;…

Drying mint is an easy way to save your fresh herb and enjoy its flavor all year long.  You can dry mint by air-drying, using an oven, or a food dehydrator, depending on what you have at home.  Each method helps keep your mint’s taste and aroma so you can use it in teas, cooking,…

Pruning your mint plants is an easy way to keep them healthy and full of fresh leaves.  To prune mint, cut back about one-third to half of the stems during the growing season and trim the plant to around an inch above the ground at the end of the season.  This helps your mint grow…