It is a member of the mint family, and it's leaves and stems are fuzzy, like sage. This particular herb belongs to the same plant family as mint and is sometimes called catmint as a result. Cultivation and Uses Easy to cultivate, catnip will spread rapidly, like any mint. If the ...
Don’t Force Catnip on Cats On a related note, some cats just don’t like catnip very much. Due to this, if they don’t react well to catnip, they don’t react well to catnip. Forcing catnip on them might just irritate them. For that matter, buying catnip and catnip-infused product...
Catmint Peony Iris Cranesbill Coneflower Coral bells Winter Protection for Plants A plant that is only marginally hardy in your region may survive with a bit of extra care. Mulch plants with 2 to 3 inches of wood chips or bark in the fall to provide a layer of insulation. Leave dead plan...
Keeping seeds dry and in the fridge does NOT work for cold stratification. Does Cold Dry Stratification Exist? Do any seeds require cold dry stratification? Some references do mention this technique for things like lavender and North American native species, but when you look these up in a ...