Under the Old Cedar Tree

... lies a patch of lemonbalm ready for a first harvest. (cleavers too) While the rains come down all around, it's warm and dry under the outstretched arms of the Old Cedar.

LEMON BALM - Melissa officinalis

(click on the botanical name for some common uses)

I frequently sell starts from my lemon balm patch at markets.

Lemon balm is a vigorous plant.

Always harvest before it blooms, for tea.

Only pick the best leaves for drying, compost the rest.