

Cooling Summer Mint
It is the time of the year when mint starts to emerge. With it comes a glorious smell as the gentle summer rains awakens it's uplifting aroma. The volatile oils burst into action with each crushed leaf and the purple flowers delight in the sunshine. Mint sends out roots during the dormant winter months and it is always a mystery as to where the new seedling will break through the moist spring soil. Harvesting and drying the dark, green leaves is so much fun and thoughts of wo