Lemon balm is a gorgeous, easy-to-grow plant that belongs to the mint family of plants and is classified as an herb. Start lemon balm plants in the spring by seed or root division with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening and plant care.
Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com
Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash.
Filmmaker: Daron Stetner
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cool! im growing some in my dorm room right now from seed, and it's still a tiny plant but I cant wait until it matures.
What are the different things that can be done w/ them? tea?
i have a lemon balm that does not have the smell of anything (including lemon) when it is crushed.What type of lemon balm is it?
Bee balm (Monarda fistulosa)and Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) are NOT the same plant. They have very few herbal properties that are the same.
What climate zones and climates do they like? Mediterranean or tropical?
amzing plants there in the background.. can you recommend of plants that can grow in office, without exposing to sun?
Mosquito Repelant ….. take a lemon balm leaf and rub it on your skin. Mosquitoes hate it.
I have lemon balm in my backyard. They are invading the back yard. What is the best way to contain melissa? Any tips? Thanks.
I desire to plant lemon balm, valerian and lavender, how can l procure the seeds of these plants online. Best regards.
My lemon balm doesn’t smell like anything until I crush the leaf.
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