Turning our backyards into butterfly safe havens can involve a list of selfless gardening acts. So, it's especially nice when one of those decisions also provides us with delicious ingredients for ...

Mint is a versatile herb used in beverages, food, and gardens. It thrives in sunny locations with rich, moist soil, but its aggressive growth requires containment strategies. Regular watering and ...

The best way to start mint for a home garden is to buy a nursery plant or dig up some roots from an established plant, says gardening guru Mark Cullen. It does well in pots, where there is no danger ...