Chooks Aloud Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Lemon Balm is growing all over the place - I keep pulling it out and composting it but is there anything that can be made with the stuff? Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 i got some lemon balm on freecycle, we've put it in a pot so it doesn't take over. here you go http://www.superbherbs.net/Lemonbalm.htm and i've just read it's good for repelling flies so might move the pot near the chicken run. If they eat it, will have to move it back poste haste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 you could perhaps give some away, maybe on here or on freecycle too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooks Aloud Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 Too late for that - I've composted most of it, but it does keep growing back. I've read the article and it's given me food for thought. Thanks Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffymuppet Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I cottoned on to lemon balm tea last year - easy to make, tasty and really good for you. Supposed to be relaxing and to be anti-viral, so it helps with sore throats etc, and good for an unsettled tummy. I also tried making lemon balm syrup, but we didn't get round to using it! I'm encouraging more to grow this year, for a longer supply of tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I cottoned on to lemon balm tea last year - easy to make, tasty and really good for you. Supposed to be relaxing and to be anti-viral, so it helps with sore throats etc, and good for an unsettled tummy. I also tried making lemon balm syrup, but we didn't get round to using it! I'm encouraging more to grow this year, for a longer supply of tea. I've got your book, it's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffymuppet Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I've got your book, it's great! Thanks I'm going to be on Radio Solent this Sunday, talking about it and veggie gardening: http://www.bbc.co.uk/hampshire/content/articles/2006/11/30/solent_good_life_feature.shtml I think you can listen via the website, so you don't have to be in that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I know it's aimed at kids but I'm 37 and really appreciated the simplicity of the instructions as it's our first year growing our own! here's some pics of what we've achieved so far, we only have a small garden but have tons growing in it and we have a greenhouse from freecycle! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=26024&l=e9250&id=568396756 these pics were taken a few months ago, the veg patch is now bursting with green, I must update the pics soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffymuppet Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 It looks like it's all going really well! Those raised beds are lovely, very well built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I've composted most of it, but it does keep growing back. If you are composting it could that be why it is growing back? I read that some weeds can't be composted for the same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 does anyone have any lemon balm going spare that I could have thanks cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 My chickens ate the whole lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 must be good stuff then cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 i'd let you have some of mine but it's a bit small at the moment. It's in the plastic pot at the front! We got it from freecycle and it was even smaller when we got it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanie Bean Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I managed to get some off of Freecycle too, although the lady originally told me it was Mint . I'm sure I saw a recipie for using it somewhere that looked good. I'll have a look. Sarah.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I've got loads cathy, but I don't know how I'd get it to you without it dying? Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I have heaps of it too. It spreads everywhere, & is even growing in the cracks on the pointing of my patio,which looks untidy but smells wonderful if you tread on it I often hoik some up & throw it into a bath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I've got loads cathy, but I don't know how I'd get it to you without it dying? Any ideas? Ditto!!! Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I also have loads! and it spreads like crazy but I have never used any of it for anything. Except as part of my winning herbs entry at last years village show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Except as part of my winning herbs entry at last years village show. Me too! I don't use for anything either, but its right by the gate as I go into the garden - the dogs race past it and I get a blast of scent as I go in.....moving onto a mint scent as they brush past that on the corner. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I often hoik some up & throw it into a bath isnt hoik a great word cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Though the chickens ate the lemon balm, they don't touch the mint which is growing right in front of the doors to the summerhouse so we get a lovely waft everytime we go in and out of the summerhouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanie Bean Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Have a look at this site. http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?foodido=12446,16220,19294&title=lemon%20balm. Tha lemon balm cake looks nice as does the salad dressing. Sarah.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffymuppet Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I think I'm going to try these honey and lemon balm biscuits. And dry some for tea in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I managed to buy a lemon balm plant on Friday from a little market in Redditch, only 75p too I had a varigated one years ago and planted it in full sun, it promptly burnt This one says plant in full sun but I'm not too sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
