There are different types of mints growing in the Vanier Garden. This picture showcases a few of them. During the visit, the guide was explaining how mints have many different uses and benefits. For instance, they have antibacterial properties. As someone in a healthcare related program, this intrigued me as I am so used to medicine being in the form of pills or some type of liquid that you eject out of a needle. Herbal and traditional remedies are not often looked at in a good light by health care providers or even considered. However, I find it fascinating how nature provides for us in so…