Hang Time

Plant a fragrant hanging basket that puts easy-to-cook mint and peas at your fingertips.

What You'll Need:

• Coco liner

• Hanging basket

• Scissors

• Compost bag (an old one will work best)

• Multipurpose compost

• Mint plant

• Pea plants

• Watering can

What You'll Do:

1. Place the coco liner in the hanging basket. Then cut a compost bag in a circle large enough to line the basket. Once in place, pierce the compost bag with scissors in several places to allow for drainage.

2. Fill the basket with compost, using your hands to pat it down as you go. Make a small hole in the center of the basket and place the mint plant in it.

3. Arrange the pea plants around the edge of the basket. (This placement will ensure the peas cascade over the edge of the basket). Use additional compost to fill in any gaps between the plants so they're firmly rooted.

4. Hang the basket in a sunny spot. Water until you see drips from the bottom. Check every few days and water when the top of the soil begins to feel dry. Pick the pea pods when they are well-filled and green. The mint plants are ready for use at any time.

Eat the peas fresh from the vine, or pick and steam to enjoy a healthy meal. For a fresh flavor twist, add a few sprigs of mint to your steamed peas.