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Post by daylilydude on Jun 5, 2011 19:22:16 GMT -5
So this is edible, both leaves and flowers? Has anyone tried this, and what flavor/taste does it resemble?
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Post by organicbaby on Jun 6, 2011 17:24:14 GMT -5
DLD, don't know the answers to those questions but wanted to share the following with you. It's from Bill Finch, our local gardening editor re: monarda and mentions some varieties you may want to check out b/f purchasing. I have tried and failed in successfully growing Monarda didyma..now I understand why! You can bet I'll be checking with Dodd and Dodd nursery here to see when Aunt Lessie's pink will be ready to go The entire article can be read here: blog.al.com:80/living-press-register/2011/06/these_dependable_brightly_colo.html
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2011 9:20:37 GMT -5
I've never eaten bee balm either (but I love Nastursiums!), but my dog and cat like it! And supposedly, it helps to "calm" them. Now, the cat is calm-the dog is nuts!
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Post by sorellina on Jun 8, 2011 14:02:00 GMT -5
Ciao Rich-
If you like Earl Grey Tea, that's essentially what Bee Balm tastes like. Monarda didyma is also known as Bergamot, so you can see how confusing this gets. It has a floral scent and flavour to it. I've used the flowers in ice cream and it gives it a very subtle floral flavour. If you like things that contain other flower herbs like lavender and rose, you'll probably like bergamot.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2011 5:53:29 GMT -5
I made bee balm jelly last year. It's great with meats. It's a mint relative. I have a lot of red! I am planning on making my own dried teas this year too and will be using it for that, as well. Here's a post on making the jelly: providence-acres.blogspot.com/2010/07/making-flower-jellies.htmlI might also make a gallon of bee balm wine.
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