Here's some of my favorite garden tools! Bee balm! This wonderful herbaceous perennial deserves a spot in every garden. In this video I delve into some of the history behind this plant, how to site ...

Gardeners looking to roll out the red carpet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, need to look no further than bee balm. Fragrant and full of nectar, these North American native plants not only ...

Bee balm (Monarda) is a vibrant perennial native to North America known for its bold colors, fragrant blooms, and adaptability in gardens. This easy-to-grow plant, part of the mint family, attracts ...

Do you ever "rediscover" a plant? And by "rediscover" I mean, you are fully aware of the plant, you can identify it, it is abundant in the landscape, you might even have it in your own landscape, but ...

Do you ever “rediscover” a plant? And by “rediscover,” I mean you are fully aware of the plant, you can identify it, it is abundant in the landscape, you might even have it in your own landscape, but ...

Imagine stepping out into your garden and seeing not only the striking colors of a plant you carefully cultivated yourself but the jewel-tone plumage of the hummingbirds it can attract. When it comes ...

Many native plants are good to have in your garden but are not always the most impressive looking. Monarda is an exception to this belief since it produces an abundance of colorful flowers during ...

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 ...

Bee balm, while attractive to pollinators, is highly invasive and difficult to control in garden beds. The author regrets planting multiple varieties of bee balm in close proximity, resulting in the ...