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Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum) Jumbo Wildflower Seed Packet - 2000 Seeds Sale Price: $3.00  |
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Mountain Mint is a somewhat misleading name as this wildflower is most commonly found in moist prairies, meadows, and swamps. Clusters of small, white, 2-lipped flowers grace the strongly minty scented foliage, and tend to attract a large number of nectar seeking insects and butterflies... |
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1 Oz Hairy Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum pilosum) Bulk Wildflower Seeds Sale Price: $30.00 |
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This mint features small white flowers with purple spots. The leaves are deliciously fragrant, and make wonderful tea, fresh or dried! Easily grown, and a magnet for butterflies! |
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Hairy Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum pilosum) Jumbo Wildflower Seed Packet - 2000 Seeds Sale Price: $3.00 |
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This mint features small white flowers with purple spots. The leaves are deliciously fragrant, and make wonderful tea, fresh or dried! Easily grown, and a magnet for butterflies! |
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Pineapple Mint Plants Sale Price: $3.00 |
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This planthas green as white variegated leaves which make it a pretty herb to grow in the garden and perfect as a food garnish. A perennial plant, it produces long spikes of pale white or cream flowers... |
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24 Assorted Yankee Candle Votives - Buttercream, Spiced Orange, Apple Pie, Apple Cider, Sage & Citrus, Drift Away, Lavender Vanilla, Maple Pancakes, Creamy Caramel, Cranberry Chutney, Black Cherry, Red Berry & Cedar, Midnight Jasmine, Cranberry Orange, Mountain Lodge, Pineapple Citrus, Midsummer's Night, Lemon Lavender, Cinnamon & Sugar, Spiced Cocoa, Rhubarb Plum, Fresh Mint, Fruit Salad Sale Price: $39.99 |
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24 Assorted Votive's, all different scents. You will receive 1 of each scent: Buttercream, Spiced Orange, Apple Pie, Apple Cider, Sage & Citrus, Drift Away, Lavender Vanilla, Maple Pancakes, Creamy Caramel, Cranberry Chutney, Black Cherry, Red Berry & Cedar, Midnight Jasmine, Cranberry Orange, Mountain Lodge, Pineapple Citrus, Midsummer's Night, Lemon Lavender, Cinnamon & Sugar, Spiced Cocoa, Rhubarb Plum, Fresh Mint, Fruit Salad. |
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Mountain Dragon Collectible Figurine List Price: $45.89 Sale Price: $42.26 |
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8001 Mountain Dragon Dreams of Fantasy Crystal Mementos Collectible Figurine by Tudor Mint 2 1/4in High |
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National Wildlife Federation plate - Mountain Lions by Michael Matherly - CP1228 Sale Price: $46.00 |
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Previously owned collector plate, but in good condition. Measures approximately 20.5 cms in diameter. |
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Chocolate Mint Plants Sale Price: $3.00 Average Rating:  |
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This mint smells like chocolate mint ice cream. Great dried and added to black tea or used by itself, Chocolate Mint also makes a nice addition to chocolate deserts or a surprise addition to breakfast breads... |
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Moroccan Breakfast: Mint Tea, and Bread, Ait Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains, Morocco Photographic Poster Print by Walter Bibikow, 18x24 List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $39.99 |
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Moroccan Breakfast: Mint Tea, and Bread, Ait Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains, Morocco is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for any museum or gallery display... |
The Joy of the Mountain: the Oregano Plant
Known as "joy of the mountain," Origanum vulgare is commonly called culinary oregano or Turkish oregano. Oregano is a close relative of marjoram and is also known as pot marjoram. Similar in taste to marjoram, oregano's taste is more pungent and has overtones of mint. Greek oregano, subspecies hirtum of O. vulgare, is recommended as the best type of oregano for cooking. Oregano is a half-hardy perennial that can be grown outdoors as an annual or indoors as a perennial. Blooming in early summer, Greek oregano has pink, white, or purple flowers, dark green opposite leaves that are highly aromatic, and slim, squarish, woody, branched stems. Greek oregano has a branching taproot and grows in a clump. Used the world over in Italian, Mexican, and Spanish dishes, Greek oregano is one of the three essential ingredients in Italian cooking along with basil and marjoram.
Greek oregano grows 24 inches (60 centimetres) tall. Cultivation requirements: does best in light, rich, well-drained soil; requires full sun and a sheltered location; do not overwater and allow the top 1 inch (2.5 centimetres) of soil to dry-out between waterings; pinch off flowers to keep the plant bushy; do not over fertilise. Buy young plants or take cuttings to propagate, as the flavour and aroma of oregano started from seed may be disappointing. Start new oregano plants by layering stems from existing plants. Pin down the stem, cover with soil, and keep moist until you see new growth. Transplant new plants to pots or their new location.
Greek oregano requires at least 5 hours of sunlight a day. If you are growing oregano on a windowsill, turn frequently to ensure that all sides receive equal amounts of light. Oregano can also be grown under fluorescent lights. Hang lights 6 inches (15 centimetres) above the plants and leave on for 14 hours a day.
In the garden, plant oregano with broccoli to deter the cabbage butterfly. It is a beneficial companion to all plants, improving both flavour and growth. Oregano can be grown in pots in the garden as well as in the soil. In the kitchen, use in pizza, tomato sauces, pasta, hearty soups, omelettes, cold bean salads, marinades for meats of all kinds, cheese and egg dishes, and bland vegetables such as zucchini, green beans, eggplant, potatoes, and mushroom dishes. Oregano blends well with garlic, thyme, and basil. Oregano butter can be poured over fish and shellfish just before serving or baking. Oregano has a strong flavour so use sparingly and add during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
To harvest, pick small sprigs as needed. Oregano can be stored by drying. To dry, cup off plants 1 inch (2.5 centimetres) from the ground, tie plants into bunches, and hang in a warm, dry, shady location. After leaves are dry, strip off and store in an airtight container.
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