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 ...

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 ...

Keep your favorite herbs within easy reach for cooking and seasoning by growing them in containers. A few pots set by your door and grill or on the patio, deck or balcony make it easy to include some ...

Grocery prices keep climbing, cold and flu season never seems far away, and many households now search for practical ways to cut costs while staying healthy. A small herb garden can help tackle both ...

Recently I had to identify an unknown plant for a plant sale. It turns out it was lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a member of the mint family with square stems which is helpful in identification.