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 ...

Many native plants are good to have in your garden but are not always the most impressive looking. Monarda is an exception to this belief since it produces an abundance of colorful flowers during ...

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Monarda has a flavor reminiscent of oregano and can be used similarly. Monarda, also known as bee balm, is a delicious, beautiful, and perfect addition to the home apothecary. Learn about bee balm ...

A new photo of a long-forgotten flower showed up online. Identifying it means getting into the tricky question of how a species is defined. A population of lemon beebalm (Monarda citriodora) flowering ...

One of the joys of summer is watching the butterflies in my flower garden. From spring to fall I enjoy watching them visit my zinnias, pentas, lantanas and cone flowers. Since I am including more ...

We have just come off a January thaw, and it will be getting cold again. Try to embrace all that the weather brings and ...

Gardening teaches many lessons, and one is patience. Last spring I planted a Peter’s Purple Monarda in my flower bed. It didn’t grow much and after last summer’s extreme heat it disappeared. This ...