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Lemon Balm — Underrated? (en.wikipedia.org)
submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by dgdft@lemmy.world to c/gardening@lemmy.world
 

For the unfamiliar, lemon balm is a common herb in the mint family. Grows like a weed, smells and tastes great, drought and freeze resistant, attracts pollinators when flowering, doesn't mind being indoors.

I've started to really like it added fresh to herbal tea — it's mildly yet discernibly psychotropic, with a subtle calming effect. If anyone's managed to pull it off well in pesto or salads, I'd love to hear your recipes.

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[–] Nanook@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 weeks ago

Wouldn’t call one of the most common herbs found in gardens underrated.