Gardeners Swear By Bee Balm—Here’s How to Keep It Thriving originally appeared on Dengarden. Gardeners looking to roll out the red carpet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, need to look no ...

Pinching or cutting back bee balm early in the season can promote branching and flowering. Late season pruning is best for disease prevention. Diseased plant material should be thrown in the trash or ...

Monarda has a flavor reminiscent of oregano and can be used similarly. Monarda, also known as bee balm, is a delicious, beautiful, and perfect addition to the home apothecary. Learn about bee balm ...

* What it is: ‘Purple Rooster’ is a summer-blooming U.S. native perennial that’s different in two ways from most bee balms – 1.) its flowers are violet-purple instead of traditional red, and 2.) it’s ...

The neighbors might just see it as a pretty flower, but both nature-focused gardeners and kitchen experimenters know the many colorful secrets that lie within bee balm's blooms and leaves. With ...

While perusing the grocery store garden section in late May and early June, shoppers expect to find pretty flowers, vegetable plants and hanging baskets. That's why it was an unexpected, yet pleasant ...