BEAUTIFUL BEE BALM

Make the bees and your taste buds happy!  Bee Balm is a beautiful and delicious addition to your garden or food forest and makes an outstanding tea.  (Monarda fistulosa) Why We Love It Here are some of the reasons why we love Bee Balm... 1) BEAUTIFUL, EDIBLE PETALS - The lovely lilac petals of Bee Balm can be added to salads, desserts, spreads, and fruit salads. 2)  EDIBLE LEAVES  - The leaves can be added to delicious pestos and can be used as a replacement for oregano in a pinch. 3)  CALMING, ANTI-MICROBIAL TEA - Bee Balm is a great replacement for Earl Grey tea.  It is very soothing to the nerves and also is anti-microbial, so is both delicious and healing.  You can use both the flowers and the leaves.  How to Grow It SUN FULL SUN MOISTURE REGULAR GARDEN MOISTURE GROWING ZONES USDA 3-10 (Not sure? Find your growing zone here) SIZE 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide PRO TIP Sow in fall or spring.  Sprinkle on top of prepared soil and tamp in firmly. Slightly mix into the soi