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mint vs lemon balm

Mint Vs Lemon Balm, Differences & Benefits

Both mint and lemon balm will grow easily in most gardens and tend towards invasive as they are perennials that will set out runners. From the Lamiaceae they vary in that mint has over 40 different varieties while there is only one Lemon Balm, easy to use in cooking as replacements for each other.

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alternatives, replacements, substitutions to lavender

Alternatives To Lavender – Culinary, Oils & Garden Planning

It can be hard to know what the best alternatives are to certain plants in our gardens and kitchens. Some plants and herbs seem irreplaceable, however let’s look at substitutes for lavender in your home.

herbs that regrow

What Herbs Regrow After Cutting – Cut & Come Again

When looking at cut and come again we have Evergreen and Herbaceous herbs to take into account. The evergreen type will take a good prune and harvest through the growing season, with a general trim before the dormant Winter. Herbaceous herbs will thrive with regular pinching out of new growth.

bees on a comb

How To Make A Bee Friendly Herb Garden

We love our herb garden when it starts to flower and so do the bees. So I wanted to share with you the top flowering herbs for bees. For a … Continue Reading How To Make A Bee Friendly Herb Garden

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