Although chemical agents are powerful deterrents to many forms of insect life, sometimes folks just aren't comfortable using ...

A woman planting herbs in a garden - O2o Creative/Getty Images Beloved by felines and surprisingly useful to humans, catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a fast-growing herb that is easy to propagate from ...

Peppermint, thyme, fennel, chamomile, and catnip are five of the best herbs for indigestion. Here's why and how to grow them yourself. Whether it’s a celebratory meal or stress-induced, it can be easy ...

This spring, I decided to grow some catnip in our herb garden. We had acquired some terracotta drain pipes off of Craigslist and had been using them as bottomless pots to house some of our more ...

Sedative nervine herbs, like catnip, are great for calming your nervous system and ensuring a better night's sleep. Here's how to use them. Nervines, or the herbs that work to nourish, calm, and ...

Warmer weather and mosquitoes often go hand in hand, which can make outdoor activities unpleasant at times for your family and guests. Insect repellents are among the measures recommended by the ...

Catnip is a natural herb, similar to mint, that used to be used as a relaxing tea, but these days it is mainly used for cats. There are many ways to give your pet catnip, whether it be in toys, in a ...

There is an ancient Asian legend that animals helped humans to discover the medicinal value of plants. This seems likely to me since dogs naturally practice a form of herbal therapy when they eat ...

Catnip turns fearsome felines into drooling balls of fluff. But how? This week, Science with Sam explains why cats love catnip If your cat turns from an elegant hunter into a drooling ball of fluff at ...

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