Lillie Nelson

Citronella is the most fragrant lemon balm available, the essential oil content is up to . 4%. Fresh or dried, leaves make a wonderful, calming… Read More »Is Citronella Lemon Balm Edible?

As a general rule of thumb, treat lemon balm as you would any other fresh herb. It works especially well in place of mint, offering… Read More »Can You Eat Lemon Balm Fresh?

Lemon Balm (Melissa) – Lemon Balm is known by many names, Melissa, the genus name means “honeybee” and it is definitely a favorite of the… Read More »Do Bees Like Lemon Balm?

Lemon Balm Crush the fresh leaves and rub them directly on the skin, especially around ankles, arms, and other areas most exposed and vulnerable to… Read More »Does Lemon Balm Repel Pests?

Lemon balm, like mint spreads rapidly (becomes weedy) and can take over an herb bed. Growing plants in containers helps control this problem. If planted… Read More »How Do You Keep Lemon Balm From Spreading?

Over-winter lemon balm in a protected area such as an unheated garage or patio. Winter growing: Cut back lemon balm in fall leaving just 2… Read More »Does Lemon Balm Come Back Every Year?

All plants can benefit from lavender, especially chamomile, lettuce, brassicas, onions, tomatoes, oregano, thyme, marjoram, sage, rosemary, basil, lemon balm, squash, olive and fruit trees.… Read More »Can I Plant Lavender And Lemon Balm Together?

Lemon Balm is a mint-flavored herb and one of the best alternative herbs for lemongrass. The leaves can be chopped finely to maximize the citrus… Read More »Can You Use Lemon Balm Instead Of Lemongrass?

Lemon balm and lemon mint are different plants in the mint family. Both have a citrus scent, but they vary in their growth requirements and… Read More »Is Lemon Balm And Lemon Mint The Same?