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Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is known for its strong lemon scent, low-maintenance nature, and its ability to establish quickly when planted in enriched, well-drained soil. Once you understand how ...

Mix two tablespoons of lemon balm leaf powder with one tablespoon of cold raw milk. Blend it well. Apply it to your face and rinse it off after 20 minutes. Mix one tablespoon of lemon balm leaf powder ...

Growing a lemon tree in your backyard is near impossible in the Pacific Northwest unless it's grown in a container and brought indoors to spend the winter. But you can grow herbs outdoors year-round ...

You know those days when you are really up for a bit of a faff in the kitchen? When you want to enjoy some time gratuitously wasted in tinkering. To decadently fritter away a couple of hours making ...

Lemon balm, known as a calming herb, helps everything from anxiety to indigestion. It’s a perennial member of the mint family, and its leaves have a light lemon fragrance. Lemon balm is known by many ...