Trouble sleeping?  Try catnip.

The Toronto Star had a little article about growing fresh catnip for your kitty friends.  Surprisingly, it also suggested making the leaves into a tea for yourself if you have trouble sleeping.  Just wait… the FDA will be banning catnip in the United States as soon as they get wind of that.  I bought a little container of fresh catnip at Petco or Petsmart recently, and the cats really do enjoy eating it fresh.  Frank was chewing on the entire plant this morning, until I cut off a few sprigs for him, and Missy Mae ate an entire sprig, sans stem, when I presented it to her.  The other treat they enjoy is fresh wheatgrass, which is sold by the container for $1.69 at the grocery store.  When I posted a couple of days ago and asked for suggestions for an empty aquarium, Georg suggested I plant herbs.  Given how much the cats love their fresh snacks, it’s definitely something I should investigate.

Posted by Leigh-Ann on 07/23 at 03:11 AM

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  1. Fresh herbs are fun for the whole family.  Cilantro, I meant, Cilantro. wink

    Posted by Flippy  on  07/23  at  04:04 AM

  2. I think that growing herbs or catnip in the aquarium is a fantastic idea. It really should grow quite well, although I am not an espert by any means.
    I really enjoy your blogs. Trying to learn how to do blogs myself.
    Thanks
    Margie

    Posted by Margie Elmendorf  on  07/24  at  12:21 PM

  3. My cat loves to lie in the herb garden. And the great thing for me is that she smells like Rosemary, Lavender, Basil, Thyme etc. when she comes in the house.

    Posted by jan  on  07/25  at  06:53 AM

  4. You totally inspired me and I bought catnip seeds for Yoshi off the internet.  I’ve never seen them offered in stores here.  I hope my black thumb of death doesn’t kill those poor little seeds.  I thank you and Yoshi thanks you.

    Posted by Von Krankipantzen  on  07/25  at  10:35 AM

  5. Kranki, any luck with your catnip?  I find it grown in pots at both Petco and Petsmart, near the checkout stand.  It’s outrageously priced, though, so growing your own is a good idea.

    Posted by Leigh-Ann  on  09/03  at  04:20 AM
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