I have read and been told that mint will take over a garden area. I have been trying to get this to happen at various houses in various garden locations for over 20 years. This house, on the side between the house and the chickens, is finally the spot. The chocolate mint is going bonkers. It has spread from its pot and is taking over the hill, which will be awesome.

I have so much I feel OK trying some fresh herb tea. I took 5-10 mint leaves, washed them, poured boiling water over them, and let it sit for about 5 minutes before take the leaves out with a spoon. It tastes good! It doesn’t have the dark color of dried leaf tea, but it smells and tastes nice especially when warm.