It's hot this weekend - after a brief first Spring we are skipping second Spring and going straight to Summer. It's beautiful, blue and hot and today, at least, the poison wind seems to have died down. I've spent the morning ripping up all the weeds that appear to have exploded in the last week. …
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
Also known as
balm (EN)
balm mint (EN)
How to sow lemon balm: Direct seed indoors, transplant seedlings outside after hardening off.
Sun requirement for lemon balm: Plant in Partial Sun
Lemon Balm is a perennial herb in the mint family that flowers during the summer and gives off a strong lemon scent. In hot climates, a little shade can be beneficial, helping the plant to produce larger and more flavorful leaves. Lemon Balm is used in teas, salads, as an ornamental, and in aromatherapy. Like mint, Lemon Balm can aggressively spread throughout the garden - planting it in a container can keep this in check.
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- lemon balm planting in Front Garden by piranha
- lemon balm planting in Thornbury side garden by Skud
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- lemon balm planting in South garden by shiny
- lemon balm planting in potted herb garden by futuransky
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