Too Much Mint in the Garden?

 If you have mint in your garden, you know it grows like crazy! It needs to be clipped back frequently and during this time of year it is a good idea to dry or freeze it for future months. One thing I like to do with my excess mint is make "fark lark" tea, as Thomas calls it (Don't ask me where the fark lark comes from. My 3 year old boy has a very healthy imagination <3). We simmer it, strain it and add honey while it is still warm. It is great to have full control over what ingredients you use. It doesn't get any better than local honey and organic mint. It's really fun to play around with different types of honey too... clover, alfalfa, wild flower, etc. My favorite is alfalfa. It has an nutty after taste. Anyone can make this tasty honey mint tea... it is totally fool proof. If it is too strong add more water, too weak let it boil longer.  Thomas loves it cold. Gramma B loves it hot. Either way the Fark Lark Tea will be a sure favorite, especially while listening to Chaka Khan really really loud.