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> I've planted various herbs in a half wine barrel. Today I couldn't find
> lemon thyme, so I found some lemon balm to plant. I've never grown this
> before and am not sure how I can use it. Chicken? Fish? Anyone have any
> experience with lemon balm?
>
> Diane M


Lemon balm or Melissa is more like mint IMO. I often put a small amount
of leaves in salads. They are excellent with melon and in tisanes. I
also find that they help to scent bouquets.

Emma