Notes from a beautiful place on the planet: part of the driftless area of northwestern Wisconsin at Lake Pepin, where the Mississippi winds beneath limestone bluffs and the night sky is unobscured. Thanks for visiting! ~Uri

July 28, 2008

Cup of Earl Grey?

That would be perfect!  Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), also known as Bee Balm, is one of my favorite fragrant herbs (it's a member of the mint family), and I love to crush a leaf and inhale.  You can make tea from fresh or dried leaves, it's good with a little honey added.