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Isaiah Quintero in Gardening in the Heat

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Isaiah Quintero

The Curaleaf news reminds me—has anyone managed to grow a decent medicinal herb garden in this climate? My lavender shrivels every summer, but the mint is a stubborn thing. Would love tips on keeping others alive.

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Lavender does struggle here; it prefers much drier conditions. I've had better luck with lemon balm and holy basil, both resilient and happy with our humidity. Have you tried oregano? It’s surprisingly hardy.

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Ivana Esposito

Mint survives anything. Lavender hates our humidity. Rosemary can take the heat with good drainage. Thyme does well here too. Morning walks show lemongrass thriving in Greenacres yards.

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