Anyone growing mint around their palms?

[DAVEinMB]

I understand mint can become a menace in the garden but I can't help but think it would be a nice addition in a few spots. Anybody have luck or is this one of those keep-in-pot type situations

[amh]

Try it!

I haven't grown the two together, but this might be a good combination. Depending on the palm species, peppermint might even be grown as a climber or epiphyte. 

The climate and wildlife of my area keeps mint species in check, so I think I'll try it this spring myself.

Edited November 30, 2021 by amh

[The7thLegend]

I've been considering this also, but mostly as a rodent deterrent.  Like to hear others experience with mint too.

[teddytn]

I have some planted under my blueberry bushes. It does spread, but the tuberous roots are very close to the surface of the soil so you can pull huge clumps out really easy by hand. Around the base of a palm is a good idea imo, definitely makes a great ground cover that you can grab some to cook with or make tea as well. It takes a few years to get established and flower, but when it does the bees will hit it as well. Very multipurpose plant.

[Scott W]

This just reminded me I bought a bunch of mint seed earlier in the year that I intended to paint out....

[amh]

  On 11/30/2021 at 12:42 PM, teddytn said:

I have some planted under my blueberry bushes. It does spread, but the tuberous roots are very close to the surface of the soil so you can pull huge clumps out really easy by hand. Around the base of a palm is a good idea imo, definitely makes a great ground cover that you can grab some to cook with or make tea as well. It takes a few years to get established and flower, but when it does the bees will hit it as well. Very multipurpose plant.

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Don't forget mint juleps, they are great for admiring your palms on a hot summers day.

[teddytn]

  On 11/30/2021 at 7:42 PM, amh said:

Don't forget mint juleps, they are great for admiring your palms on a hot summers day.

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 Yes sir!!!! Very multipurpose plant

[amh]

  On 11/30/2021 at 8:09 PM, teddytn said:

 Yes sir!!!! Very multipurpose plant

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I used to joke about growing an alcoholics garden, which consisted of citrus and herbs needed for making cocktails. Here's a secret; make and old fashioned with meiwa kumquats, you can skip the bitters and cut the sugar a bit.

I imagine dates and the butia fruit would be good additions.

[teddytn]

  On 11/30/2021 at 8:51 PM, amh said:

I used to joke about growing an alcoholics garden, which consisted of citrus and herbs needed for making cocktails. Here's a secret; make and old fashioned with meiwa kumquats, you can skip the bitters and cut the sugar a bit.

I imagine dates and the butia fruit would be good additions.

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That’s hilarious!!! And true though, when I realized how many apples I’m going to have from 15 apple trees in a few years my first thought was making hard cider. I tried growing grapes, that was admittedly one of my plant failures so far, I’ll try again in the future. But yeah why not make the most of growing plants. Alcoholics garden! 

[DAVEinMB]

Lol I like where this conversation is going. 

I found this growing in an alleyway downtown; looks like I'll be trying it out somewhere come springing. Thanks everyone

[teddytn]

@DAVEinMB Idk why I didn’t mention it before. It’s been rainy here, anytime the humidity is up, the lavender wafts perfume through my yard. Lavender and rosemary stay evergreen at my house, you would have even better results. Some other different ideas if you’re into herbs.

This lavender has been in the ground for 8 years give or take.Rosemary, 2 plants there, this is their 4 year in the ground. Still holding flowers in December 

[DAVEinMB]

@teddytn thanks for the suggestions! Lavender wasn't on my radar but is now