Catnip, otherwise known as Nepeta cataria, is a fragrant perennial herb belonging to the mint family. Its aromatic grey-green leaves emit a subtle scent that stimulates responses in cats, and in ...

If you don't have kitties, it may seem like there's no point in growing catnip, since that's all it's good for, right? Au contraire, mon ami! Catnip is as helpful in the garden as it is in the ...