Rural/Farm Life
Related: About this forumLynn planted mint in our yard. It has spread out, since.
She died last July of kidney failure.
Today found me sitting in the yard watching birds, trees , one grandkid and passing-by neighbors.
We have workmen doing repair and I got a strong smell of mint as one of the workmen brushed against the mint.
Thanks, Lynn
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LakeArenal
(29,840 posts)Demovictory9
(33,852 posts)calimary
(84,464 posts)The sweet invigorating smell of mint.
❤️
mahina
(18,971 posts)Im glad she left something to make you smile. Thank you for taking time to share. Aloha.
MLAA
(18,638 posts)jcgoldie
(12,046 posts)Mint is very hearty and will spread quickly so you should be able to enjoy that memory for many years...
blue sky at night
(3,305 posts)Can change the world. We should all do some of those things so we will be remembered amazing how well a smell can bring us back. For me a song will always take me back. I wish nothing but the best for you and yours, thanks for sharing, your post brought a tear.
alwaysinasnit
(5,266 posts)tiredtoo
(2,949 posts)My wife died almost 6 years ago and these moments are still coming. We take what we can get.
marble falls
(62,378 posts)CaptainTruth
(7,255 posts)FakeNoose
(35,850 posts)One caution though - it grows like a weed. Mint can take over if you aren't careful to keep cutting it back.
I love the scent of fresh mint and it does have benefits such as repelling pesky varmints and insects. It's a great thing to add on certain kinds of salads and even main dishes. But if you aren't actually harvesting it or sharing it with friends, it might act like a weed and overrun other plants.