The Enchanting Linden Tree

A love story of fragrance and healing (and two of my favorite recipes for easing the heat of menopause!)

"I can still smell the fragrance of linden blossoms mingling with the memories of my childhood, evoking a sense of time suspended and a longing for lost moments." - Marcel Proust

As I wandered through my  garden this morning, I was greeted by the alluring scent of the blooming Linden trees. Their honey-scented blossoms were a sight to behold, and the buzzing of honeybees only added to the mystical aura. The Linden tree, also known as the American Basswood or Lime tree, is one of my favorite herbal allies in the garden. Its easily identifiable boxy leaves, long pod-shaped leaves, and pretty flowers and seed pods make it a true beauty to behold. 

But it's the Linden's fragrance that truly captivates me. A Linden in full bloom is the scent of warmed raw floral honey and freshly mown hay.