What should I do with acres of wild Monarda?
Suzette Carlin
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https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Bee-Balm-Cid2596 is a good website for the actions of Bee Balm
info on harvesting https://growagoodlife.com/bee-balm-monarda/
hope this helps.
Heather
info on harvesting https://growagoodlife.com/bee-balm-monarda/
hope this helps.
Heather
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Monarda is an amazing plant! I've got lots growing here too. It's a wild form of oregano.
I use tiny bits of it as a culinary spice (and I mean tiny )
I also make oregano infused oil for topical cuts and woulds.
I occaisionally make an 'oregano water' - a very mild tea - it I am wanting to have an internal antibiotic. It tastes terrible! LOL
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Heather,
Thank You so much for the links.
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Marjory,
thank you for the great suggestions. -
I just joined the group so I know I'm a bit late in replying to this topic. But if you've have more monarda then you can use, harvest the best looking of the lot (keep the stems long) and take it to a flower farmer or floralist. They may be interested in buying it from you.
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Thank you. Very helpful!
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