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[–] hDGGgrLpg8nEucjxWnJz@lemmy.world 13 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Not a gardener but I definitely don't know

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 26 points 2 days ago (2 children)

If it didn't smell so good and taste so great in ice cream, it would be a weed.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 25 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The only difference between an herb and a weed is how tasty it is. The only difference between a wildflower and a weed is how pretty it is.

[–] NotEasyBeingGreen@slrpnk.net 17 points 2 days ago

It's just whether you want it there or not.

A rose bush in a corn field is a weed!

[–] zqwzzle@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 day ago

Technically anything can be a weed if it’s growing where it’s not wanted.

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Mint will take over anywhere you plant it.

[–] BehavioralClam@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I tried planting it and it just dies lmao. Spearmint on the other hand has a huge bush in its corner already..