Guest guest Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 Hi all, I have a question about peppermint growing by my pond. Someone told me this was peppermint. I have added some pics in the photo area under Genevive. If this is peppermint, what can I use it for because it is growing like crazy? Thanks, Genevive Quote
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 take a few leaves and crush it in your hands and take a sniff. That'll tell you if it's peppermint. Chocolate mint likes to grow in wet places and grows like crazy in ditches and near ponds all over the place here in south-east Michigan. If the crushed leaves smell like a peppermint patty, you have chocolate mint. Paula ...... in Michigan www.farmfreshsoapsandcandles.com Hi all, I have a question about peppermint growing by my pond. Someone told me this was peppermint. I have added some pics in the photo area under Genevive. If this is peppermint, what can I use it for because it is growing like crazy? Thanks, Genevive Quote
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 because of the dark stem, I think it might be chocolate mint. Do a sniff test and that'll tell you if it is Paula ...... in Michigan www.farmfreshsoapsandcandles.com Hi all, I have a question about peppermint growing by my pond. Someone told me this was peppermint. I have added some pics in the photo area under Genevive. If this is peppermint, what can I use it for because it is growing like crazy? Thanks, Genevive Quote
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