Bee Garden Think about gardening for pollinator bees such as red mason bees, blue orchard bees, and bumble bees. Aromatic herbs such as anise hyssop, basil, bee balm, lavender, marjoram, rosemary, sage, and thyme; bitter herbs such as rue, southernwood, and wormwood; and nectar-rich herbs such as borage and mint attract pollinator bees. The list […]
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Butterfly Garden
Butterfly Garden These herbs attract butterflies to your garden. borage (Borago officinalis) lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) catmint (Nepeta x faassenii) English thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and other varieties milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) Greek oregano (Origanum heracleoticum) and other varieties feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) dill (Anethum graveolens) Italian flat leaf parsley (Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum) […]
Healing Garden
Healing Garden lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) dill (Anethum graveolens) German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) wild passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) valerian (Valeriana officinalis) purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) yarrow (Achillea millefolium) comfrey (Symphytum officinale) peppermint (Mentha × piperita) goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) angelica (Angelica archangelica) St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Tea Garden
anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) lime balm (Melissa officinalis) apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) spearmint (Mentha spicata) peppermint (Mentha × piperita) pineapple mint (Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata’) chocolate mint (Mentha x piperita ‘Chocolate’) German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) Provence lavender (Lavandula x intermedia ‘Provence’) lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) rose scented geranium (Pelargonium graveoleons ‘Rose’) lemon verbena (Aloysia triphylla) pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) cinnamon basil (Ocimum […]
Lemon Balm
lemon balm (Melissa officinalis ‘Lemon’) Flowers: white to pale yellow Bloom Season: June to August Foliage: green, saw-toothed, fragrant Attracts: honey bees Type: perennial Light: full sun to partial shade Water: low Size: 18-24” tall, 18-36″ spread Enjoy lemon balm leaves in hot or iced teas, salads, soups, sauces, and vegetables. Prune frequently to encourage […]
Balm
lemon balm (Melissa officinalis ‘Lemon‘) Flowers white to pale yellow Bloom Season June to August Foliage green, saw-toothed, fragrant Attracts honey bees Type perennial Light full sun to partial shade Water low Size 18-24” tall, 18-36″ spread Enjoy lemon balm leaves in hot or iced teas, salads, soups, sauces, and vegetables. Prune frequently to encourage new […]
Floral Vinegar Combinations
Floral Vinegar Combinations Apple Cider Vinegar • Nasturtium flowers and leaves, shallot, garlic, hot red pepper • Nasturtium, garlic chives, dill flowers Champagne Vinegar • Roses, lemon balm Red Wine Vinegar • Lovage, oregano, marjoram, basil flowers • Nasturtium flowers and leaves, shallot, garlic, hot red pepper Rice Wine Vinegar • Calendula, lemon thyme, lemon […]
Herbal Vinegar Combinations
Herbal Vinegar Combinations Apple Cider Vinegar • Dill, bay, garlic • Horseradish, shallot, hot red pepper • Dill, mustard seeds, lemon balm, garlic • Tarragon, chives, lemon balm, shallots, garlic Champagne Vinegar • Lemon balm, lemon verbena, lemon thyme, lemongrass, lemon zest Malt Vinegar • Tarragon, garlic chives, whole cloves, garlic, shallots Red Wine Vinegar […]
Gluten free Peanut Butter and Lemon Balm Cookies
Gluten free Peanut Butter and Lemon Balm CookiesLois made these delicious cookies for Easy Herbs to Grow workshop at Missouri Botanical Garden on April 16, 2016. 1 c peanut butter 1 egg ¾ c sugar […]
Suggestions for the Gardener
Suggestions for the Gardener Avoid hybrid flowers that have perfect blooms, but do not have pollen, nectar, or fragrance. Plant big patches of each plant species for better foraging efficiency. Eliminate pesticides. If necessary to spray to control insects, us a product without BT or with low toxicity like neem oil. Spray early in the […]