![]() ![]() Planting, growing and harvesting lemon balm I can’t resist grabbing one each time I pass to smell the lovely lemon scent. Lemon balm is not the most beautiful plant, but I think the serrated leaves are pretty. I first discovered the wonderful garden merits of this plant in 1984 and have been growing it in my home garden ever since. I discovered lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis) through my plant evaluation. Back in 1653, English botanist Nicholas Culpeper wrote that lemon balm “causeth the mind and heart to become merry.” What better endorsement could there be for a plant?Īpparently, the International Herb Association agrees, bestowing the title of “2007 Herb of the Year” on this versatile and easy-to-grow plant that’s too often overlooked by modern gardeners.
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