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VIDEO: Cricket and catnip
Cricket, of Zeus & Cricket Garden, enjoying Catnip (Nepeta cataria) in its full bloom.
VIDEO: Furdi & Catnip
Furdi showed up at Zeus & Cricket Garden near the end of July, when the Catnip (Nepeta cataria) hit its fullest, muskiest flower.
Catnip, Official – seed packet – $2.49
(Nepeta cataria) Short-lived hardy perennial in the Mint Family. Beloved by many a cat for its stimulation, and by many a person for its sedative effects. Grey-green, slightly wooly foliage. Spikes of speckled white musky flowers, to five feet high. Planting suggestions: Sow directly in the garden in early Spring, or in flats to transplant. Protect […]
Catnip, Japanese – seed packet – $2.99 Sold Out
(Schizonepeta tenuifolia) Annual in the Mint Family. Also known as Jing-Jei. Used in Chinese medicine. To 3-feet high with with tiny lavender flowers. Flavor like “regular” Catnip crossed with mint. When dried, exudes a strong mint odor, almost like Pennyroyal. Felines are not attracted to this plant; will hold out for their Nepeta cataria. Cultivation […]
My Favorite Mesopredator, or, Never Trust Anyone Who Doesn’t Like Cats
By Kollibri terre Sonnenblume “Of all God’s creatures, there is only one that cannot be made slave of the leash. That one is the cat. If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve the man, but it would deteriorate the cat.” (Mark Twain) The worship of cats by the ancient Egyptians is […]
* RIP: Fugz the Farmcat, 2010-2012 *
by Kollibri On December 27, 2012, Fugz the Farmcat was hit by a car and died. From the appearance of his injuries, it seems that cause of death was head-trauma, so he likely died very quickly, if not instantly. He was slightly over two and a half years old and was initially survived by at […]
Chill Out tincture, 2 oz. – $24.99 Sold Out
Contains: Extracts of Nepeta cataria, Scutellaria lateriflora, Avena sativa, and Verbena hastata in Certified Organic corn alcohol and wild spring water. This tincture is for acute or chronic nervous tension. It is intended to be calming but not sedating, for when you need to chill out but not fall asleep. Gently effective and non-addictive. We used the flowering tops of Catnip, […]
FDA Statement & Animal Research
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Valerian – seed packet – $2.99 Sold Out
(Valeriana officinalis) Perennial herb in the Valerian Family. Best-known as a sedative, especially as a sleep-aid for insomniacs. There are reports of Valerian causing nightmares; Richo Cech of Horizon Herbs suggests combining it with Passionflower (Passiflora sp.) to allay this effect. It has been suggested that Valerian acts as a sedative on the agitated person […]
Chill Out tincture, 1 oz. – $14.99
Contains: Extracts of Nepeta cataria, Scutellaria lateriflora, Avena sativa, and Verbena hastata in Certified Organic corn alcohol and wild spring water. This tincture is for acute or chronic nervous tension. It is intended to be calming but not sedating, for when you need to chill out but not fall asleep. Gently effective and non-addictive. We […]
“Bright-Eyed Stumbler” smoking mix: 1/2 oz. (14g) – $6.49 Sold Out
More recreational than medicinal, this smoke mix is not to be imbibed before driving, operating heavy machinery, or going to (most) job interviews. In Portland, this mix is also known as “The Sluntifier”. Mullein (Verbascum thapsus & Verbascum olympicum) for easiness of smoking Catnip (Nepeta cataria) which is a serious calmer foliage of Klip Dagga […]
“Chill Out” smoking mix: 1/2 oz. (14g) – $6.49 Sold Out
This is a nice mix for relaxing at any time during the day. Should not cause drowsiness. This mix contains: Mullein (Verbascum thapsus and Verbascum olympicum) Catnip (Nepeta cataria) [pictured, lower left] Grinwort, aka Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) [pictured, lower right] Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) Lavender (Lavendula sp.) Warning: May need to be secured […]
Klip Dagga – seed packet – $2.99
(Leonotis nepetaefolia) Annual in the Mint Family from India and tropical Africa. Also known as “Cordao” and “Shandilay”. Utterly fantastic inflorescences of bright orange flowers erupt from prickly globes on tall spikes, up to six feet high. Attracts hummingbirds, whom we witnessed fighting each other for the nectar. Blossoms resemble a lion’s tail, hence “Leo”. Light […]
