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Edit: I know not to plant mint in the garden guys.

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[–] Transform2942@lemmy.ml 9 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

Mint is easy to care for and repels some pests but spreads very aggressively. Plant it in some box or container you are okay with being taken over.

Probably also worth knowing that spearmint and peppermint are different flavors that come from different varieties. Not everybody likes both

[–] RobotToaster@mander.xyz 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

So a low maintenance garden I can eat? I'm not seeing a downside.

[–] Transform2942@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 days ago

Well I have it planted myself so I agree. I think it's just bad manners to not warn someone about an aggressive spreading plant when recommending they plant it

[–] EntheoNaut@lemmy.ml 5 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

And cut off any flowers before they bloom, otherwise even if in a box it’ll spread.

[–] rayf@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

So, if I don't cut flowers, i'll got more mint ?

[–] EntheoNaut@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 days ago

Yes. The flowers drop seeds that could spread in places you didn’t intend.

[–] ajmaxwell@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago

Once you plant mint in your garden, you'll never get rid of it

[–] valar@lemmy.ca 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)

It will take over your entire garden

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago

*landlords garden

[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Do not wash sensitive areas with mint anything. Trust me, that's a kind of fresh you do not want.

[–] Anchorxiety@reddthat.com 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I've got mint shower gel (I didn't buy it). It just burns your dick and asshole. I genuinely have no idea why mint shower gel is even a thing. What's next, hot chili shower gel?

[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Flaming Cheetos eye drops.

[–] HumanOnEarth@lemmy.ca 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Ooo ooo I know this game

Sour Patch Sounding Wand!

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago

Da Bomb suppository.

[–] ThatGuyNamedZeus@feddit.org 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I'm not a fan of mint chocolate or ice cream

[–] AddictedSkipper@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

What about Dude Wipes? I mean, it’s an option.

[–] ThatGuyNamedZeus@feddit.org 1 points 3 days ago

Mint scented farts

[–] turtlesareneat@piefed.ca 3 points 4 days ago

I had a chef tell me this, that mint is the most human adapted of all the herbs. You can find it in cigarettes, in perfumes, in salads, toothpaste, jelly, ointments, etc etc. I never stopped to think about it, and then quite badly wanted a mint cigarette.