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Choosing the best types of bee balm for your herb garden

Agatha NoveilleMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023

Bee balm is one of my favorite plants. In addition to providing nectar for bees and butterflies, these showy native plants have herbal uses, too! There are several types of...

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Using Bee Balm for Emotional Wellness

Agatha NoveilleMay 16, 2019July 13, 2019

Bee balm (Monarda didyma and M. fistulosa) is a beautiful garden plant with an affinity for the nervous system. It's a wonderful herbal ally for lifting the spirits and supporting...

Bee Balm Monarda Recipes Summer

Infused Water with Bee Balm, Watermelon, and Mint

Agatha NoveilleJune 14, 2017June 24, 2020

If you are looking for the perfect summer refreshment to share with your friends, this bee balm, mint, and melon infused water won't disappoint. It's very simple to make, but...

Bee Balm Monarda Recipes

Creative ways to use bee balm in the kitchen

Agatha NoveilleOctober 16, 2011December 28, 2021

Sometimes the most familiar plants in your garden can surprise you! My mom always grew bee balm (Monarda spp.) in her garden because it attracts birds and butterflies. As a...