July, 2022 - Memphis Herb Society

HERB OF THE MONTH – JULY 2022: Doublemint

Reni Erskine July 10, 2022 July 10, 2022

The Herb of the Month for July is Doublemint, Mentha x gracillis ‘Madeline Hill’ Doublemint is a genetic cross between Mentha arvensis (peppermint) and Mentha spicata (spearmint). It was thought to be genetically impossible, but was cultivated in the 1950s by Madeline Hill from Hilltop Herb Farm in Texas. This …

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GARDENING GONE HERBS – JULY 2022

Reni Erskine July 10, 2022 July 10, 2022

The end of June and the beginning of July are presenting real challenges this year for the gardener and the garden. We have lacked rain as diseases and pests move in! Even watering seems to have negligible results in perking up my tomatoes, beans, and cukes. The stars of this …