If not, why not pick up a cheap mint plant from the supermarket, pot it and when it’s established take a cutting. Or try rooting from some cut mint that you buy. APRIL SPECIAL OFFER: Get 10% off ...

In fact, it's actually beneficial to grow catmint in pots: 'Growing catmint in a container helps to keep the plant under control, as it spreads very easily by the roots,' notes Kathi Rodgers ...

If growing indoors, place the mint near a window with ample sunlight or use grow lights to provide sufficient light. Choose a pot or container that is at least 8-12 inches deep and has drainage ...

If growing from seed ... while vigorous plants such as mint will need a bigger pot to spread. Root vegetables need deep pots with plenty of compost and big pots are needed to support top-heavy ...