On Sun, 8 Feb 2009 17:12:52 -0500, Nancy Young wrote:

> Dave Smith wrote:
>
>> I once made the mistake of planting mint in a garden. I could not keep
>> it under control. I could go around it with a trowel and dig up all
>> the soil for a foot or two around, but the damn stuff still kept
>> popping up yards away. It is worse than a weed .... except that it is
>> useful. I like mint with lamb, in yogurt sauce, and especially in
>> Mojitos.
>
> I did the same thing, many years ago. Every spring I pull out
> most of it and it doesn't seem to mind at all. I like having
> springs for iced tea. At least it's rather pretty.
>
> I haven't had a problem with my oregano going nuts, either.
>
> nancy

i think you're intimidating those plants with your awesome mind powers,
nancy.

your pal,
blake