Growing catnip

Curious about growing the feline-friendly catnip (Nepeta cataria)? Why wouldn’t you be? A quick Instagram search brings up thousands of videos of cute kitties going bonkers over the green stuff. But catnip isn’t just for cat owners: It’s a delightful addition to any window herb garden and even consumable by humans. Catnip tea can help with stress and digestion. Here’s how to grow this purr-fect herb. Give your plant as much sunlight as possible.

Yes, it will make your kitty happy, but growing catnip has plenty of other benefits, from medicinal uses to attracting beneficial predators.

Kitty tip: How to grow and dry catnip. Here is how to grow & dry your own catnip and also how to make an easy cat toy (from a sock) for your furry friends.

Catnip is a wonderful, underrated herb. It can be used to stuff your pet cat's toys, as a treat for them, or even as a tasty home brewed tea for yourself! Below we will discuss the technique of drying catnip. Locate catnip plants growing...

Some of my longtime readers will recall that I'm a bit of a cat-aholic. While I started with just one cat, Monsieur Pierre, he was joined a few years later by the sweet Raz, who we nursed back to health only to lose a year ago to feline leukemia. Then of course came Genghis Khan kitty and his littermates, who all had the good fortune of being adopted, and the Marvin Brothers - Groucho, Whitey and Shy Boy - all dumped in the same spot in the woods as Raz, Genghis and his siblings. And this…

Ready to grow catnip? Our guide takes you from planting seeds to harvesting a healthy crop. It's an easy way to add some fragrance to your garden. Check out our blog for all the details and pin this to get started right away!

Catnip is easy to grow from seed, and can be quite prolific if planted in the right location. This perennial plant is a favorite of cats, and can also make a great companion plant. Learn how to grow catnip from seed and reward your favourite feline with this homegrown herb.

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Is your cat obsessed with catnip? You can easily grow your own supply! To grow catnip in a pot from seeds, you just need seeds, soil, a sunny spot, and a wide container.