I kill all living plants, so I'm no help -- but is there some sort of poison ivy plant that looks similar to the mint?? That would be epic...

To answer your questions:

1. Yes, some bastard came into my FENCED back yard with LOCKS on the gate to attempt to steal my bottles that I had on my deck to take to recycling. Then, when caught in the act, he said to me "Oh, I thought these were there for the taking." Bastard.

2. I very lady-like screamed my head off at him, calling him every name in the trucker's hand-bookswears and even gave him a few that would make the truckers themselves blush. The racket caused my neighbors to come out of their houses (for 2 houses on either side) -- and the guy ran down the alley after hopping my 5' fence like it was Jack-be-nimble's candle stick.

2a. No the jerk face got away. I woke my husband up with the curse train though (he was working night shifts and was pleasantly sleeping through the day) and I turned my rage on him and told him to chase him down while I called the cops. Moe said "for bottles??" and went back to bed.

3. I don't think the filter will let me post my thoughts. Let's just say that I don't like it at all.

4. Hmm...favorite mint recipe? I guess it would be iced tea with mint. Yeah...I'm a real dare devil huh?