So avoid planting shade-producing trees, shrubs, vines, or any other shady plant next to bee balm ... Beets, broccoli, cabbage, and carrots, too, are heavy-feeding vegetables that will weaken bee balm ...

Northfield resident Bill Copeland’s gentle manner and southern-accented speech belie a spirit filled with passionate regard for our planet and the beings who inhabit it. Many local families are ...