Learn how to grow, harvest, and dry bee balm (wild bergamot), plus 8 creative ways to use it!
Bee balm (Monarda fistulosa) is one of the most useful wild herbs every forager should know. It has a flavor similar to oregano crossed with thyme.
Bee balm (Monarda Didyma) was in full bloom in my garden a few years ago at the side of an old shed we needed to tear down. I didn’t want to loose it, so I decided to move it to a split rail…
If it’s well into the summer and your bee balm plants still aren’t blooming, check out this guide to pinpoint the problem and fix it, at Gardener’s Path.
How to Make Bee Balm Tea from fresh or dried bee balm ~ this easy infusion is not only pretty and delicious, it's been used for hundreds of years to aid digestion, calm nerves, and treat colds and flu.
My first home in Vermont had a huge patch of bee balm growing right outside my bedroom window. I'd wake up to a flurry of hummingbirds in the summer, arguing over the nectar inches from
The ULTIMATE guide to Bee Balm. Learn how to grow, what wildlife it attracts, recommended varieties, common pests & diseases, and some fun Monarda facts!
Which plants to avoid when planting bee balm in your garden. How to prevent competition, pests, and other issues that can affect bee balm's growth.
Bee balm (Monarda), is also known as Oswego tea, horsemint, and bergamot. It’s a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) and a versatile perennial plant. The plant attracts pollinators, and is a good addition to homemade potpourris and lotions. Bee balm flowers are so captivating that they add color and beauty to any garden. Native […]
B is for Bee Balm, otherwise known as Bergamot and Oswego Tea is more properly known as Mondarda didyma. It has been used as a tea for centuries and is still found in herbal tea blends, and other …
Vigorous, award-winning Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet' (Bee Balm) is a clump-forming perennial boasting masses of vibrant red flowers, borne in dense, globular terminal heads. Blooming for weeks from mid-summer to early fall, they rest upon a whorl of decorative pink-tipped, pale green bracts that mature to bronze.
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Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a well known and highly adaptable native plant that thrives in all but the wettest soils. The fragrant lavender flowers are a popular nectar source for pollinators and attract a wide …
Infuse Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa) flowers & leaves in oil, then combine with shea butter, to make a healing hand butter for dry or achy hands.
Hey there, green thumbs! Now, we all adore bee balm, right?
Bee balm oxymel is soothing and simple to make, and this summery herbal remedy will keep well into the winter months for treating coughs and sore throats during cold and flu season. A brightly flowered
Bee balm (Monarda), is also known as Oswego tea, horsemint, and bergamot. It’s a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) and a versatile perennial plant. The plant attracts pollinators, and is a good addition to homemade potpourris and lotions. Bee balm flowers are so captivating that they add color and beauty to any garden. Native […]
Hey there, green thumbs! Now, we all adore bee balm, right?
Bee balm is a popular flowering plant, but it can take some effort to keep Monarda from taking over the garden. Learn how to control bee balm now.
Discover 44 companion plants that will boost your bee balm's growth & beauty! Dive into companion planting and transform your garden into a pollinator's haven! 🌻🐝 #BeeBalm #GardenTips #herbvity
Bee Balm Tincture is an easy-to-make herbal remedy that helps relieve sinus congestion, sore throats, and other cold/flu symptoms. It's also used to treat stomach upset, gas, diarrhea, and menstrual cramps. Bee balm is a
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Bee balm is good for pollinators as well as being tasty and medicinal for us, these 5 ways to use bee balm will help you keep it in your home.
Use this vinegar in salad dressings and meat marinades or as a basis for a cough relieving oxymel. (Use 2 parts vinegar to 1 part honey to make an oxymel.)
My first home in Vermont had a huge patch of bee balm growing right outside my bedroom window. I'd wake up to a flurry of hummingbirds in the summer, arguing over the nectar inches from
Bee Balm Tincture is an easy-to-make herbal remedy that helps relieve sinus congestion, sore throats, and other cold/flu symptoms. It's also used to treat stomach upset, gas, diarrhea, and menstrual cramps. Bee balm is a
Bee balm is a favorite among gardeners for its colors, growth habits, and ability to attract beneficial pollinators.
Cultivate a fusion of beauty and utility with flowering herbs. Dive into the prettiest herbs like lavender and bee balm, their culinary uses, and benefits for your garden. Learn how to grow and care for these dual-purpose plants that not only elevate garden aesthetics but also attract beneficial ins
Stunning appearance and low care requirements are just some reasons why you should have (at least) one Bee balm plant in your backyard!
Bee balm is a showy and fragrant wild herb with pronounced diffusive action. Excellent for complaints of congestion and stagnant tissue states.
How to Make Bee Balm Tea from fresh or dried bee balm ~ this easy infusion is not only pretty and delicious, it's been used for hundreds of years to aid digestion, calm nerves, and treat colds and flu.
Monarda citriodora (Lemon Bee Balm) is a short-lived perennial, often grown as an annual or biennial, boasting showy clusters of scented, two-lipped, tubular, lavender to pink flowers resting upon white or lavender bracts. Blooming for weeks from late spring to mid-summer, they are borne in tiered, globular clusters around the stem and attract scores of butterflies, hummingbirds, and pollinators to the garden. If watered, Lemon Bee Balm will continue flowering through the end of summer and even into fall. Each flowering stem usually carries between 2-6 flower clusters. Stiff and square, the stems are lined with pairs of narrow, toothed, lance-shaped leaves that release a citrus or lemony scent when rubbed or crushed. The leaves may be used raw or cooked for flavoring in salads and for tea. Long-blooming, easy to grow, low care, Lemon Bee Balm is best suited to perennial borders, naturalized areas, prairies, and meadows.
Medicinal plants have been used for millennia, and science is just beginning to validate many of their traditional uses. This basic overview of medicinal plants and their use focuses on herbs you can find or
My first home in Vermont had a huge patch of bee balm growing right outside my bedroom window. I'd wake up to a flurry of hummingbirds in the summer, arguing over the nectar inches from
Explore 10 delicious lemon balm recipes to add a burst of freshness to your dishes with this versatile herb.
This DIY Egyptian Magic Cream recipe makes a multipurpose skin & hair treatment that moisturizes skin, tames frizzy hair and removes makeup naturally.
Here are six of my favorite nativar and native bee balms with colorful, vibrant, pollinator-attracting flowers.
When it comes to rabbit-resistant plants, these flowering perennials and bulbs are good choices to keep bunnies from munching in gardens.
Pollinators can’t resist the bold summer flowers of bee balm!
Bee balm (Monarda), is also known as Oswego tea, horsemint, and bergamot. It’s a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) and a versatile perennial plant. The plant attracts pollinators, and is a good addition to homemade potpourris and lotions. Bee balm flowers are so captivating that they add color and beauty to any garden. Native […]
This succulent dish is a delightful combination of late summer flavors, from corncob jelly to bee balm blossoms. Hearty polenta is layered with juicy grilled peaches and delicious pork tenderloin for an easy and show stopping main dish.
Bee balm is good for pollinators as well as being tasty and medicinal for us, these 5 ways to use bee balm will help you keep it in your home.
Herbal tincture recipes allow you to take charge of your own herbal health at home. Make your own potent, shelf-stable herbal tinctures with fresh or dried plant material and high-proof alcohol using the recipes in
These flowers will attract tons of hummingbirds!
Bee Balm is perennial in zones 4 to 9 and can take partial shade. The leaves smell of orange and spice, and attract bees and hummingbirds. Learn more.
Create a gorgeous, pollinator-friendly garden by including these nectar-rich plants.
The colorful, adaptable wildflower bee balm plants make a great addition to flower beds, cottage gardens, tall borders, and herb gardens. But what should you plant with it? The list below includes some of the
