GenAcres Homestead

Reasons for Loss of Liquid in Pressure Canning or Siphoning First, if you've lost liquid during the pressure canning process, you're certainly not alone, b ut it's important to learn the reasons for liquid loss so it doesn't happen more often than you'd like.

Mint is a hardy perennial commonly associated with sweets.  Mint lends a cool, peppery bite to plenty of dishes.  It’s very fragrant, fast-growing but it can be invasive. Starting from Mint Seed Mint is very difficult to grow from seed and most plants grown from seed will be different than the parent plant.  This is because they are hybrid varieties that don't come true to form when grown from seed.  Growing Mint from seed is not recommended, but here are the details. Growing Mint Plant size:                                 Height 12”–18” height  Spreading. Spacing:                                    8-24”. Container Size:                         2 seedlings in a 12” container. Soil:                                           Avoid very heavy soil. Watering:                                  Loves moist soil. Light/Sun:                                 morning sun and part afternoon shade. Fertilizer:                                  Fertile soil.  Dil