How to Make Bee Balm Tincture (VIDEO)By Maria Noël Groves More than just a beautiful addition to a garden, bee balm holds potent antimicrobial properties that can be harnessed in an easy fresh herb tincture.Bee balm (Mondarda fistulosa) is rarely found on the commercial herb market, but...
Rich in anti-inflammatory antioxidants, polyphenols and flavonoids, this dandelion salve works beautifully as an all-purpose healing balm for cuts, scrapes, burns, bug bites, chapped skin and more.
Shorten very tall bee balm plants by pruning before they bloom, if you wish. Use clean, sharp scissors or shears to cut them back by about 3 to 6 inches when the flower buds are just beginning to form during the spring. It makes taller, more top-heavy bee balms easier to manage and ...
In this article I’ll show you how to infuse the therapeutic properties of comfrey into oil, make it into an herbal salve, and we’ll also dive into the controversy around comfrey tea. As always, I want to mention that none of these statements have been evaluated by the FDA, this art...
Place the newly potted bee balm is an area with full sun all-day or full morning sun and light afternoon shade. Make sure the location has good air circulation. Open decks or a patio are great places for the plant and for you to enjoy. ...
Flowers:Add flowers to salads. Petals taste like oregano; sprinkle petals on salads or on pizza just out of the oven. Teas:Fresh and bee balm leaves make good teas, alone, or in combination with other herbs. Inhaling the steam produced by combining leaves with boiling water will relieve a...
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Cut off any damaged branches with the shears. Make a clean cut right below the damaged area or where the stem emerges from the plant, depending on your preference. Trim off any large, old wood at soil level. This gives the newer branches a chance to grow and reach fuller flower the fol...
We continue to try to make our backyard space a place that is inviting to bees and butterflies. It was somewhat handed to us because the previous owners took care to grow bee and butterfly friendly plants and kept up with their landscaping, but finding out how to maintain this level of ...
When you are planning to spend time outdoors, entertaining family or relaxing on the patio, it is essential to have temporary control measures to repel mosquitoes. These methods eliminate or repel mosquitoes in smaller areas to make your outdoor experience more enjoyable. Short-term control methods...