Just remember to replace the water daily to keep your mint fresh.
Or leaves can be chopped and frozen in ice cube trays with water or olive oil.
Allow the leaves to dry for a week or two until they can be easily crumbled between your fingers.
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Then separate the mint leaves and stems andcompost the stems.
Once mint leaves are thoroughly dry, store thedried leaveswhole in airtight containers in a dry, dark place.
However, mint flowers can attract pollinators andbeneficial insectsto herb gardens and help to naturally reduce garden pest problems.
Mint leaves can also be blended into various sauces, like mint pesto and mint chimichurri.
