tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post7725974166345765086..comments2024-03-27T14:02:33.609-04:00Comments on StoneGable: Growing And Taming MintYvonne @ StoneGablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071383858803336708noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-89676684844570262302014-06-04T07:09:53.152-04:002014-06-04T07:09:53.152-04:00Thank you for the tips -- I knew this but this is ...Thank you for the tips -- I knew this but this is a great reminder. I also had mint at one time and destroyed it because it was going everywhere. I will get the clay pots and plant it. I love beautiful flower arrangements. Marisa Franca @ Allourwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976528816412810821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-57161848852823277302014-05-05T10:24:59.834-04:002014-05-05T10:24:59.834-04:00I agree with you Tammy on all accounts about Lemon...I agree with you Tammy on all accounts about Lemon Balm. We can't imagine going without it in our garden! It has been well behaved as long as I dead head it before it sends it's seeds out. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-54895737259251156752013-04-30T11:44:24.315-04:002013-04-30T11:44:24.315-04:00have you ever smelled Lemon Balm? I love the smell...have you ever smelled Lemon Balm? I love the smell. its almost like lemon Pledge. But it is just as invasive. I have finally gotten most of mine out. to be honest tho, I hate to lose it all, as I love the smell, especially when I am pulling it.<br />TammyTammyhttp://www.tammyinwv.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-13156324653813124502010-06-23T19:23:04.156-04:002010-06-23T19:23:04.156-04:00Hi Yvonne,
Mint is so wonderful, I love the fresh ...Hi Yvonne,<br />Mint is so wonderful, I love the fresh scent and bright flavor, especially in homemade lemon/lime aid. I love all of your pictures and helpful tips regarding keeping it contained. It is very aggressive when left free to roam in ones garden!!<br />Have a wonderful week/weekend<br />xoxo<br />Bunnybunny, The Paris Househttp://www.theparishouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-9521330249888485852010-06-23T19:22:18.872-04:002010-06-23T19:22:18.872-04:00Hi Yvonne,
Mint is so wonderful, I love the fresh ...Hi Yvonne,<br />Mint is so wonderful, I love the fresh scent and bright flavor, especially in homemade lemon/lime aid. I love all of your pictures and helpful tips regarding keeping it contained. It is very aggressive when left free to roam in ones garden!!<br />Have a wonderful week/weekend<br />xoxo<br />Bunnybunny, The Paris Househttp://www.theparishouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-16227817043881684842010-06-23T13:31:40.355-04:002010-06-23T13:31:40.355-04:00Yvonne--you are too funny! My ears weren't bu...Yvonne--you are too funny! My ears weren't burning yesterday! :) I just love keeping up with all the fabulous things you're doing around your home, and I'm so glad you read our little blog and find enjoyment in it too :)<br /><br />Keep up the great work--your mint looks lovely . . . I can almost smell it!The Atwoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01244466776266139607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-47028733269337146202010-06-23T12:59:42.812-04:002010-06-23T12:59:42.812-04:00Oh, lovely (your arrangements are so beautiful!). ...Oh, lovely (your arrangements are so beautiful!). I love mint, and I actually buy it to make my spa water (my summer staple drink, cut up lemon slices, cucumber slices add rosemary and mint, let steep in distilled water in refrigerator overnight, delish!). So, I really should grow some of my own, you have inspired me, Yvonne!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675513377877728471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-2127680798558260182010-06-23T11:26:19.018-04:002010-06-23T11:26:19.018-04:00Hi Yvonne,
Well it looks like you're rocking t...Hi Yvonne,<br />Well it looks like you're rocking the Daisy Pink Cupcake contest. I was just over there voting for you!! :) That was an incredible post, well actually all of yours are. <br />I just love mint. we used to have it in our old house's garden. My husband hated it and ripped it all out because he hated how invasive it became. Oh well, needless to say we don't have it here in our new garden. If I want any I will have to go buy it. I love how you use it in your flower arrangements, It looks and smells so pretty that way. You are so clever :)<br />Can't wait for another creative post. I hope you are having and great day and staying cool. It's going to be a hot one!<br />XoXo<br />GailObee Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662582088273555729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-61350069563506212392010-06-23T01:18:56.080-04:002010-06-23T01:18:56.080-04:00mint is my absolute favorite plant to grow. i lov...mint is my absolute favorite plant to grow. i love it!! your flower arrangements are beautiful. i love how you mixed your mint in with the flowers. it feels so summery!Heather @ Life Made Lovelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15735627545669231663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-32623753374550529362010-06-23T01:11:25.088-04:002010-06-23T01:11:25.088-04:00Bonjour Yvonne,
I just voted, your peonies are gor...Bonjour Yvonne,<br />I just voted, your peonies are gorgeous. Thanks for all these tips, will definitely try to plant in the container - a weekend project! <br />Thank you so much for all your lovely words on my lates post. It was just what I needed to keep working even harder!!<br />Hope things are going well for you this week my friend. Take care of yourself,<br />MimiBonjourRomancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10127856263588277808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-61438976407382640982010-06-22T21:56:46.666-04:002010-06-22T21:56:46.666-04:00Mine do just beautifully in pots,too. I love putt...Mine do just beautifully in pots,too. I love putting a little in my mixed bouquets the greens are always to bright and the smell can't be beat.Lemon Lane Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528274847678520168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-1929122902754023092010-06-22T19:47:15.465-04:002010-06-22T19:47:15.465-04:00I voted for you, too! The peonies tablescape is s...I voted for you, too! The peonies tablescape is so beautiful! Good luck and thanks for the tip on her site...everything is so fun to look at! I am sipping a glass of tea with a sprig of mint right now! Great tips! Christie at www.threepixielane.blogspot.comChristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04493233185152833563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-32266186338061095432010-06-22T17:36:00.334-04:002010-06-22T17:36:00.334-04:00Hi Yvonne! I too learned the hard way so last yea...Hi Yvonne! I too learned the hard way so last year I planted 5 different varieties in pots and they flourished there. We moved from there and I have been curious to learn if they escaped from their pots and came out on the other side of the sidewalk! Im thinking about planting some on a barren sunny hillside at the new house...love love love the scents!mary bethhttp://www.thecedarsofpittsburg.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-62095633971320850852010-06-22T17:23:37.342-04:002010-06-22T17:23:37.342-04:00I Yvonne, went over and saw your Pink Peony Table ...I Yvonne, went over and saw your Pink Peony Table and voted for you...good Luck, your tables are amazing!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog. Thanks for the suggestions about a tuitorial on the metal tags. I had already been thinking about doing that sometime soon since People coming to my etsy store had been asking if I am going to offer a kit. So I wil probably be selling the blank tags for people to make their own anyway.<br /><br />As usual your blog looks great! I loved the pics of your mint, I can practically smell it! Haha, oh yeah I guess it's my mint I'm smelling :) Yeah it's invasive but, it's one of those plants you just have to have a "love ~ hate" relationship with, and plant it anyway.... LOL!Carolee ~ ArtPodStudioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06788195813082957810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-8380208354556410322010-06-22T15:04:47.138-04:002010-06-22T15:04:47.138-04:00Thanks for all the info on mint. I never knew it w...Thanks for all the info on mint. I never knew it was so invasive.<br />I went by a voted for you! Your peony table is stunning!<br /><br />DonnaDonna (Timeless Settings)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12476607619265730887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-84931730573333600292010-06-22T14:14:47.095-04:002010-06-22T14:14:47.095-04:00Hi again Yvonne - I'm going to try growing min...Hi again Yvonne - I'm going to try growing mint again in a pot, but this time I will pay more attention and divide it. I love having fresh mint and I just have to keep it out of my flower beds. I swear that one tiny bit of root will grow into a large plant in a matter of days.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675573152135600754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-38684916359602694942010-06-22T14:02:37.864-04:002010-06-22T14:02:37.864-04:00I've seen what happens in someone else's g...I've seen what happens in someone else's garden when mint decides to travel! <br />Chocolate mint is my favourite and it will overwinter sometimes in the huge pot I keep it in. Other times I have to buy a new plant.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-86298515396491339352010-06-22T13:18:36.917-04:002010-06-22T13:18:36.917-04:00Thank you for this very informative post about min...Thank you for this very informative post about mint and planting it. I am new at this "planting" stuff, and I need all the info I can get. Your post was so detailed and answered all my questions. I WILL be planting some mint. :) Thanks!<br />DDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07432273791510592940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-69178325043791727292010-06-22T12:28:12.987-04:002010-06-22T12:28:12.987-04:00well I can use it in flower arrangements, that wil...well I can use it in flower arrangements, that will help get rid of some of that stuff! Now...I have a Chinese Lantern issue.....grrrshannon i olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483303871072169333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-87279940475742887882010-06-22T11:51:47.804-04:002010-06-22T11:51:47.804-04:00I voted for you..good luck! I love mint, the smell...I voted for you..good luck! I love mint, the smell is so wonderful! It grows on ditch banks around here! Good idea to plant the pot in the ground too. Come say hi :DJulie Harwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05246850029056713294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-22678852336169988362010-06-22T11:51:25.582-04:002010-06-22T11:51:25.582-04:00While there were many beautiful contenders, I love...While there were many beautiful contenders, I love your table setting the most. You set the bar so high, yet you always achieve the same level of stunning. Regarding mint, I'm in my second year of trying to eradicate it from a 12 x 12 bed. I eventaully had to kill everything in the bed save the Magnolia to get rid of it. Then I piled on at least 8" of mulch before winter. I moved the iris before doing so, but everything else went along with the mint. I'm still trying to hold it at bay this year and finally gave in to the round-up. I hate using any kind of chemicals in my yard, but nothing else has worked and it is impossible to dig out. It's like a massive urban highway system of runners underground that nearly breaks the spade - - backbreaking I tell you. Anyway, I'm so mad at mint for not playing nice that it's going to be a while before I introduce it back into the playground of perennials and herbs. Though I must admit I've missed it terribly in my fruit salads and teas this year and know I'll cave at some point. I think I'll double pot it before sinking it in the ground and keep a hawk's eye on it. Thanks for softening me a bit on the mint. Love all your posts.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12343303791801390272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-5171994822591575032010-06-22T11:07:45.360-04:002010-06-22T11:07:45.360-04:00I will try with a little pot. I like the aroma, b...I will try with a little pot. I like the aroma, but not the taste. Yes, I have heard it is very invasive. I like the idea of it in the arrangements!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323768335143979148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-25837796698560943742010-06-22T10:32:59.668-04:002010-06-22T10:32:59.668-04:00OK, I voted. I think you are a shoo-in. I'm co...OK, I voted. I think you are a shoo-in. I'm cooking this week, will report results if not put to shame. xx'sSplenderosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421992667097947469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-25159519722918010582010-06-22T10:27:28.183-04:002010-06-22T10:27:28.183-04:00Yvonne: I just visited and voted. Every entry is...Yvonne: I just visited and voted. Every entry is spectacular. I love the soft pinks and white that you used. The peony petals on the lace cloth are a special touch. I felt that the birthday cupcake was there just for me. I cast my vote for StoneGable! <br /><br />I've been out taming mint this morning and have a pitcher on the kitchen counter. Sometimes I just walk by and give a leaf a pinch!!<br /><br />Best,<br />BonnieFrom the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00789641912016566894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-31284634499692787322010-06-22T10:25:45.922-04:002010-06-22T10:25:45.922-04:00Your bouquet must smell wonderful. What a good ide...Your bouquet must smell wonderful. What a good idea! I gave up growing mint a few years ago but perhaps I should try it in a pot again. There are some interesting new varieties out now.Milliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.com