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1. Dream it! Make it! Bake it! Shake it!:  Herb of the Year 2018  |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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 Posted - Jan 02 2018 : 06:39:37 AM
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For new FarmGirls: Some of us plant the National Herb Society HOTY to celebrate our Jubilee in May and some plant roses. Like everything else connected with our Jubilee we choose our own path of celebrating. I choose to plant HOTY. BTW - May is MaryJane's birthday month.
I post early for us who order our seeds and plants at this time of the year.
This years HOTY is hops. Must say I am not at all interested in hops - never thought about it must less to plant it. So I am substituting apple mint instead. Apple mint will tie in with our Apple Festival in Sept.
If you wish to plant a Jubilee herb this year and do not want hops then you can follow my lead and do apple mint or choose a herb to your liking and deem it your Jubilee herb. 2018 is wild open when it comes to what herb we plant.
I will order my apple mint from Mountain Valley Growers when I place my order for other herbs sometime this week. The plants will be delivered at my planting time.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2018 : 4:52:13 PM
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Apple mint??? I have never heard of that or tried it but it sounds like I need to pursue it! I will see if it can grow here in Florida before I order some. Great idea, Sara to substitute an herb that will carry us right up to the Annual Farmgirl Apple Festival here at MJF in September! I love it!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2018 : 4:58:01 PM
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Winnie, I'm glad you like my apple mint idea - thought you might. If you find you can't grow it and mine does good I will dry some and send it to you.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 06:36:12 AM
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Thanks Sara!! I have "do research on apple mint" on my growing list this week of things to do. I will let you know when I have time to ask around at the local nursery that carries a wide range of plants for this area.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 06:42:23 AM
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I bet apple mint would make great jam...
What do you use hops for? Guess I need to look those up! I'm still trying to get my kitchen herb garden set up... I havent figured out what works yet for us here.
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 06:51:43 AM
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Shannon can't help you with hops. I wasn't interested so I didn't look it up. Didn't think about making jelly with the apple mint but you're right it should be good. I was thinking along the lines of adding it to apple pie for Apple Pie Sunday. The only time of the year I actually make a pie of any kind. A baker I am not.
After I dry it I think I will make apple mint sugar which should be good in the apple pie and hot/iced tea. I hope both you and Winnie can grow it in your areas.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 07:03:44 AM
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Hops are using in beer making.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 07:18:32 AM
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Marie - well I certainly wont be making beer, but I was thinking hops are medicinal as well... I'm thinking they have a sedative property...
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 09:49:13 AM
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Apple mint sounds like an interesting herb. I’am going to check on that.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 10:04:33 AM
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Umm, Apple Mint sounds wonderful, I will see if I can grow it here in the mountains and almost 9000 feet in altitude. May have to try to grow it inside in my window herb garden.
Looking forward to celebrating Jubilee this year.
Hugs,
Deb
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Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings We simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We're flexible like that!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 10:34:32 AM
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Here's the on-line nursery I will order apple mint plant from and info on mints in general. http://www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/herbsordermethod.htm
Apple Mint Mentha suaveolens
A container with a large surface area helps mint to grow abundantly. Mints grown in five to six hours of sun develop better color and flavor. In hot summer areas, late afternoon shade helps to cut down on the watering chores.
They are hardy to zone 5 and will die back to the ground in winter. Cut Apple Mint to the ground in late fall and it will be fresh and crisp in spring. It may need to be divided in the spring. When the mint stops producing heavily, it is time to thin out the roots.
Apple Mint makes a great addition to kitchen herb garden
Cultural Information
Height: 2 Feet
Hardiness: Perennial
in Zones 5-11
Flower Color: White
Characteristics: Full\Part
Sun, Herbaceous
Uses: Butterfly Plant,
Culinary, Fragrant
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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HodgeLodge
True Blue Farmgirl
662 Posts
Tiana
Berkeley Springs
WV
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 12:30:32 PM
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YellowRose, I have planted the hops once. It didn't do well since my husband mowed it down. I would like to try to grow them again. Thanks for the encouragement. Either way you go with the plants they both are great.
Farmgirl #4817-The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses. ~Hanna Rion
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 12:52:07 PM
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Tiana, why did you grow hops and how did you plan to use it? You're the first person I know of who has planted hops. Sorry you lost the crop.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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HodgeLodge
True Blue Farmgirl
662 Posts
Tiana
Berkeley Springs
WV
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 1:29:40 PM
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YellowRose, We make soap and balms for the markets and a few state parks. One of our soaps has some ground hops in it was the first reason. 2nd I like to grow anything that is unusual- we are growing beach plums and Russian Pomegranites in West Virginia. My plums have produced but not the pomegranite as of yet. I thought maybe one day I would try my hand at making a beer or ale or grow them for my son who has made beer. We don't drink beer here at our Lodge. It is also a very beautiful plant. I saw them growing at a heritage museum once and thought how beautiful and fragrant it was. So...I am trying.
Farmgirl #4817-The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses. ~Hanna Rion
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 1:59:09 PM
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Thanks. I've made soap before so when you mentioned it you got my attention so I looked up hops. Did not realize it was a vine - a very long 25' vine so it's not for me and my wee container gardens. Will stick with apple mint for my Jubilee herb. I do like learning from other FarmGirls about what they have grown.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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HodgeLodge
True Blue Farmgirl
662 Posts
Tiana
Berkeley Springs
WV
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 2:00:39 PM
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apple mint does sound wonderful though. I don't have that one.
Farmgirl #4817-The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses. ~Hanna Rion
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
752 Posts
Sabrina
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 4:45:00 PM
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Ohhh I want to participate....hmm apple mint vs hops....I'm going to have to look up what they are both used for to decide what I want to plant. Tell me about some people planting roses, I might do that too! :). I have a rose bed but the darn dogs knocked a couple of my baby bushes down last year so will be planting a new one or two anyway. I won't be able to host or attend a Jubilee this year but am finally where I can plant something of my own!!
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275
February 2016 Farmgirl of the Month
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2018 : 09:24:19 AM
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My mother in law got me an apple mint plant last year. I put it in a pot and it made wonderful tea! It's not too strong like the orange mint I had before. I LOVED it. I put the pot in the garage and I'll see what it does this spring. I HIGHLY recommend trying it! I'll be looking for more if mine doesn't come back.
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2018 : 10:48:26 AM
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Heather good to hear you have grown apple mint and liked it. I've ordered one along with other herbs and it will be delivered on April 9 just in time for planting.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2018 : 07:50:09 AM
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I am looking into Hops! One of my favorite restaurants has Hops growing as a shade plant, I believe it is the male plant as there is no fruit produced, just vines. It grows back every year and very quickly, shading their patio from direct sun. Very cool plant, I would like to learn more about it :)
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2018 : 08:28:18 AM
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Krystle, growing hops for shade is interesting. If you do it let us know how it turns out.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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HodgeLodge
True Blue Farmgirl
662 Posts
Tiana
Berkeley Springs
WV
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2018 : 08:56:05 AM
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That does sound interesting growing it for shade. Please do let us know how it goes.
Farmgirl #4817-The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses. ~Hanna Rion
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 28 2018 : 5:47:24 PM
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I picked up a packet of Basel seeds to hopefully plant...
I stillhave not found any 'Hops ' yet... but amstill searching
around here... it's still to early to even think about gardening over
here in the West Plains of Eastern Washington... but soon...
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Mar 01 2018 : 11:47:54 AM
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Apple mint makes wonderful iced tea. A friend of ours gave us a plant last summer which we planted, so now we wait until spring to see if it survived winter!
We have a great local micro brewery that grows hops in the patio area, which is where we like to eat when we go there in summer. The hops is great "viney" shade. That would be the only reason I would plant it!
CJ
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2018 : 12:12:23 PM
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Honk I will try hops just because the plant looks so cool. I have grown Apple mint before. Smells wonderful but the smell is not as strong as spearmint for example.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
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1. Dream it! Make it! Bake it! Shake it!: Herb of the Year 2018 |
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