Earning the title of Herb of the Year in 2007 by the International Herb Association, lemon balm is a hidden gem of the herb gardening world. All mints have the reputation of being easy to grow, and ...

Lemon balm has been used for millennia to treat a variety of ailments. The ancient medicine has long been hailed for its calming and healing properties, as well as its distinct sweet, citrus aroma ...

A close cousin of mint, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) has soft, slightly fuzzy leaves and a bright citrus scent that will make your home smell amazing and even repel mosquitos. Its leaves even make ...

Gardeners Swear By Bee Balm—Here’s How to Keep It Thriving originally appeared on Dengarden. Gardeners looking to roll out the red carpet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, need to look no ...

Bee balm (Monarda didyma) is one of nature's more improbable looking plants. The most common type of bee balm, scarlet bee, is often planted as a hardy perennial in flower beds. The bright red flowers ...

Melissa officinalis is a hardy perennial herb commonly called lemon balm or balm mint because of the fragrance of its light green leaves. The leaves give a lemonish flavor to soups, stuffing, puddings ...