Spearmint and peppermint have slightly different uses, but either one makes a great addition to any herb garden. | tracy ducasse, Flickr // CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 If you’ve ever eyed the chewing gum options ...

After I wrote about judging the Cooking with Mint contest held over the weekend at the 36th Annual Mint Festival, reader Judy Berrios of Hobart wrote me for a special request. "Dear Philip: I'm ...

Spearmint, also known as garden mint, common mint, mackerel mint, and lamb mint, is a powerful herbal remedy to boost the immune system, improve blood circulation, regulate hormone levels, reduce ...