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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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 Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 08:04:23 AM
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thanks julie, one i do not have. are you selling plants? sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 08:34:07 AM
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I've got lemon balm at my house in Colorado. It grows like a weed and is taking over my herb garden but I love it. I've made the tea before, both hot and cold but don't believe I've used it to cook with. I bet it would be great in a pound cake or maybe even some sugar cookies. Hmm...I believe I will be harvesting some the next time we are at the house!
Audrey
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LBP
True Blue Farmgirl
81 Posts
Linda
Goodview
VA
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 05:07:34 AM
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Thanks for the info!! I never thought of making tea! That is next on my list.
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 07:49:02 AM
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Glad the info was helpful. Sherry I do not have plants this year. Just fresh leaves. I am building a green house and hopefully next year I will have plants and seedlings to take to the farmers market.
Farmgirl Sister #17
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AuntieM
True Blue Farmgirl
151 Posts
Marjorie
Holly Springs
NC
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 08:55:53 AM
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In my garden in our old house I had lemon balm that had totally taken over the herb patch. It was beautiful and I was very reluctant to pull it out so I had to find ways to use huge bunches of it at a time. Two of my favorite things were, when roasting a chicken I stuffed enormous amounts of it into the cavity before roasting. I also put a halved lemon into the cavity to enhance the lemon flavor, but the lemon balm was lovely in the chicken.
When I made iced tea, I would put a large handful of lemon balm, with the leaves slightly bruised, into the pitcher with the tea and ice. A more subtle lemon flavor than actual lemons, very good! |
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kem
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Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 8:13:56 PM
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| I have lemon balm also. It really does grow well!!!! It has just exploded in the last week. I love to pinch leaves off and bruise it so I can smell it as I walk around the garden. It is heavenly. |
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Gloria Bonde
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Gloria
Hot Springs
SD
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2010 : 12:00:59 PM
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I read an article how melissa, Lemon Balm, makes you think better. Also I remember they did a study and mixed lemon balm with lavender. They tried it on patients who had alzheimers and it calmed them. I grow lemon balm and lavender next to each other. I love taking the leaves of both and crushing them. And taking in a big wiff...I need all the brain cells I can keep.
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2010 : 5:55:57 PM
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I got very nice Lemon Balm plants at my Kmart....I paid about 3.00 for a nice size plant...and I can seperate the plants that are in the pots I bought and pot in other pots.
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2010 : 6:20:58 PM
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Julie, i just got 2 today. I am so glad I saw this. Now I'll know what to do with it when I am over run with it! Thanks so much for all the good info.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2010 : 6:25:17 PM
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I just saw Marjorie's post about stuffing the leaves in the chicken when roasting. I'll have to try that with my very expensive chicken I just purchased. Thanks, Marjorie!
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
3019 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - May 01 2010 : 2:47:55 PM
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Ha! Kristin! I think you should make a marinade of gold flakes in Dom Perignon champagne, laced with truffles!
Julie, I think I may try the tincture with Braggs ACV instead of vodka. I know it will not be the same, but it may make a very tasty vinegar for spring salads!
I planted Lemon Balm last year, & already this year it is huge! |
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Lemon Balm
