A year of growing Mint — detailed seasonal notes

Here are my notes from twelve months of growing Mint:

Spring: drying or freezing surplus growth in late summer. This was the moment that confirmed the whole venture. I focused on pinching out flower buds on basil to extend leaf production during this period which set up the rest of the year.

dual purpose as ornamental plant and culinary ingredient developed steadily through the warmer months. mint spreading invasively through garden beds appeared in summer and required prompt treatment. The plant in a kitchen windowsill close to the cooking area performed better than I'd expected for the position. Overall: a rewarding year. The investment of attention is paid back generously.