Jake wrote:
It's not foolproof! The OH managed to kill a large tub of it the year
before last. 'twas only then I realised how difficult it can be to get
your hands on some common garden mint which, IMO, has the best
flavour. Everywhere round here was only selling those designer mints
that are supposed to taste of apple, banana, strawberry .. anything
but mint.

Help yourself for 'cuttings' from mine - I dragged it up by the roots
almost every time I walk through the garden during summer, cos it just
annoys me so much.