12 Things Every Gardener Should Know About Bee Balm (Monarda)

Thinking about growing Bee Balm (Monarda)? In this video, I share 12 things every gardener should know before planting Bee Balm, including growing zones, sunlight, watering, powdery mildew prevention, dividing, propagation, and tips for attracting hummingbirds and pollinators. Learn how to grow healthy, beautiful Bee Balm that thrives in your garden. Join Letters from Flower Patch for a little monthly treat of personal notes, original art, and seasonal surprises from my garden and studio, delivered right to your mailbox. Join Here: https://mailclubly.com/@letters-from-... 🌹Hi, I'm Pamela. I garden in the mountains of Northern California, in Zone 8. With 45 years of hands-on gardening experience, I love sharing practical tips, proven techniques, and inspiration drawn from my own gardens. My goal is to nurture your confidence, spark your passion, and help make every step of your gardening journey more enjoyable.🌼 00:00 Bee Balm Growing Guide Intro 00:41 Bee Balm Varieties & USDA Growing Zones 02:27 Sun Requirements for Bee Balm 02:58 Preventing Powdery Mildew on Bee Balm 06:24 How Often Should You Water Bee Balm? 07:50 Does Bee Balm Spread? 09:04 When to Divide Bee Balm 10:40 Bee Balm for Bees, Butterflies & Hummingbirds 11:41 Bee Balm Leaves & Oswego Tea 12:22 Is Bee Balm Deer Resistant? 13:11 Fertilizing Bee Balm the Right Way 14:28 How to Propagate Bee Balm 15:51 Growing Bee Balm for Cut Flowers 16:26 Final Thoughts 🌹PRUNERS: https://amzn.to/4se5M1a 🌹MOISTURE METER: https://amzn.to/4sdQSb0 🌹ORGANIC REV: https://bit.ly/3LsQlxL Use this code to get 10% off: FLOWERPATCHREV 🌹ORGANIC LIQUID FERTILIZER: https://bit.ly/3PrFd8p ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📩 Get my free gardening tips newsletter: https://flower-patch-farmhouse.ck.pag... My Blog: https://www.flowerpatchfarmhouse.com/ Instagram:   / flowerpatchfarmhouse   Facebook:   / flowerpatchfarmhouse   Some affiliate links may appear here. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links. #BeeBalm #Monarda #FlowerGardening