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 ...

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 ...

Cats enjoy simple pleasures like bird murder and sitting in squares, but nothing beats getting laced with catnip. The latter is the focus of a study published Monday in Nature Chemical Biology, which ...

When cats chew and rub against the leaves, the plant releases a compound that repels insects like mosquitoes Most cat owners know catnip as a treat for their feline friends to roll in and chew, but a ...

If you’ve ever wondered, ‘Can kittens have catnip?’ you’re not alone. The plant is known for its strange effects on felines – like rolling around, vocalizing, and relaxation – so it’s understandable ...

Morieka Johnson is a former writer who covered pet products, health, and training. She created Soulpup, a website about responsible pet ownership. Catnip is an herb that has an animated effect on most ...

If you have cats and some room for an herb garden, you may want to add catnip to your list of perennial herbs to grow this year. Not only is catnip a healthy dose of fun for your feline friends, it’s ...

A: Yes, there is a difference, and the names are sometimes used interchangeably. While both are members of the Nepeta or mint family, they are actually two separate plants. Catnip (Nepeta cataria), is ...

Spending time in your backyard means enjoying beautiful weather, fun with the pets and kids, and cookouts with friends and family. No one wants to have to worry about getting ticks from being outdoors ...

Twice a year, an otherwise nondescript 53-foot-long big rig crosses the border from Canada and delivers to a San Francisco warehouse several tons of the most potent, freshest and greenest buds the ...