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 ...

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 ...

Want to add some herbs to dishes that aren’t so run-of-the-mill? There are so many easy-to-grow herbs which are overlooked, says award-winning herb expert, designer and author Jekka McVicar, who runs ...

Q: I have been growing bergamot, or bee balm. It is supposed to be in Earl Grey tea. I was preparing to harvest leaves to dry for tea, when I tasted one. It didn’t taste at all like the tea, and I ...