Lemon balm, soil science and the many kinds of compost bins are some of the topics in the newest edition of The Optimistic Gardener.
The publication is produced by the Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties.
Find the newsletter on the gardening page of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Chautauqua (on the lefthand side) and in Cattaraugus (on the righthand side).
I have had lemon balm for years in my herb garden after first coming across it during a new property purchase. It is pretty hardy but you do need to keep it in check. You can use it in soap making. I use it in sun tea.
I purchased the lemon balm years ago because my daughter is named Melissa,( the official name for lemon balm). It has grown everywhere. When you rub the leaf between your fingers you smell lemon.