It’s always a good thing when a plant is edible and ornamental. Bergamot, also called bee balm, is mostly grown as a perennial border plant, but it also has been served for centuries as an herb. This ...

Trying to bring more life to your yard? Attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds can make your garden feel vibrant and ...

Monarda, Monarda fistulosa, often called wild bergamot or bee balm, is a native North American plant that is now found in gardens all over the world. Here in our area, groups of the plants can be seen ...

Ever feel like your garden is missing something? Maybe you’ve noticed the same flowers in every yard and want to try ...

Native wildflowers have been a passion of mine for quite some time. In fact, I have written articles on the importance of planting native species of wildflowers which benefit birds, bees, butterflies ...

It’s no secret why lemon bergamot is also known as bee balm. As the name suggests, bergamot is a balm to bees – they love it! The busy little insects are drawn to colours like blue and purple, which ...