Growing vegetables and herbs for your own kitchen can be gratifying, but don't forget about your feline companions. Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial herb that's part of the mint family; while it ...

If you want a rich harvest of cucumbers this year, there's an herb you'll want to plant. Catnip (Nepeta cataria) does more than thrill felines; it also encourages better growth in cucumbers.

Q: I have always bought catnip toys for my cats because they love it, but I just read that I could grow my own catnip outside in my garden. I have also found a couple of plants outdoors that smell ...

Growing an herb garden is often a top priority for new gardeners, but the price of purchasing a dozen or more nursery-grown plants can quickly add up. When money is an obstacle between you and the ...