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 ...

How to Grow Lemon Balm: Care Tips for a Thriving, Fragrant Plant originally appeared on Dengarden. Lemon balm has been used for millennia to treat a variety of ailments. The ancient medicine has long ...

Having fresh herbs on hand will elevate your cooking and your living space.

Growing a lemon tree in your backyard is near impossible in the Pacific Northwest unless it's grown in a container and brought indoors to spend the winter. But you can grow herbs outdoors year-round ...

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 ...

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 ...

Summer may be a time for elderflower, lime and mint cordials, but you could also refresh yourself with a myriad of herbal teas. Many are easy to grow, from different varieties of mint to chamomile and ...