New garden, mystery plants.

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  1. ballistic_bro

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    I moved house about 7 months ago, getting to grips with the garden and what's in it already. I think I've identified about half the existing plants/weeds, not sure about the others though. [emoji1]
    Can anybody identify these 2, for starters, please? [emoji1]
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    Top picture looks like Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) member of the mint family - can be a bit invasive but a very good plant for bees etc., and has culinary uses too.

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      First photo looks like a strawberry plant at the top left, then lots of purple dead nettle.

      Second photo could be willow herb.
       
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        I was just about to say that! :heehee:
         
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          I'd say Lemon balm for the first and the second looks like Phlox to me.
           
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            Thanks everyone. :smile:
            I'd caught the strawberry but didn't know the lemon balm. It's quite a big patch so I might reduce it a bit, as it's near the pending location of my greenhouse. That also makes sense as it appears to be in an area that was used by the previous owners for herbs, as there are chives, mint and other bits still growing there. :smile:

            I'll keep an eye on the other one, see what happens when/if it flowers.:smile:
             
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              I agree with Silver Surfer :blue thumb:

              It's easy to check if the first is lemon balm. Just pick a leaf, crush it in your hand and smell it. It will have a lemony minty smell.
               
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