September is National Happy Cat Month
September is National Happy Cat Month, no kidding. You can bet that we are thrilled about that. What else could possibly make your cat more happy then the bliss of crack for kitty. However, happy cat month is not about catnip (well not officially anyways). What then is National Happy Cat Month about if […]
Catnip Not Just For Cats
The famous Nepeta Cataria plant aka catnip is the ultimate trip inducing herb for the cat. But did you know that it also has human benefits? In fact, the roots of Nepeta Cataria go way back to the old country and even further! It is assumed that the Ancient Egyptian would give the magical herb […]
Catnip: The Cat’s Drug of Choice
The desire for happiness is ingrained in all creatures whether is be human or animal. Sometimes this “fix” comes in the form of a indulgence while other times it comes in the form of taking a drug. Cats are no stranger when it comes to their “happiness drug”. Catnip is the drug of choice for […]
Pruning Is Harvesting
Pruning or cutting back is essential when it comes to growing herbs such as catnip. Pruning a tree involves cutting off branches and tossing them. Pruning a catnip plant means cutting back the stems with leaves and keeping them. Pruning a herb plant is actually harvesting it. Pruning makes all plants grow better and herbs […]
Pinch off Flowers on Catnip Plants
To promote growth on any herb plant you need to cut them back. DO not let them flower because it is too early in the season. Although the flowers on the catnip are very pretty purple (and my bees love the color purple) you do not want them to start flowering. Once a catnip plant […]
What Is Catnip Classified As?
What is catnip classified as? Botanical Classification: Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Nepeta Species: Cataria
Nepeta Cataria Plant aka Catnip
Your cat is peacefully sitting on the couch when he catches a scent from the addictive plant that you are rubbing between your fingers. Suddenly, he is alerted to the aroma of a kitty drug scientifically called Nepetalactone. Nepeta Cataria Plant aka Catnip. Why does kitty go crazy for catnip? To put it simply, there […]