Thread: lemon balm, any practical uses??
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Old 12-07-2008, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by goldmother View Post
It makes a fab insect repellent
I agree - it's very good at deterring mosquitoes, ticks etc. You can also leave sprigs next to rows of carrots, as it seems to deter carrot root fly.
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