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Growing Catnip

Catnip is in the mint family, but is NOT invasive like peppermint. It makes a small, hardy shrub that shows up fairly early in the springtime. It is perennial. The pet supply store is full of various toys, cat condos, and scratchers featuring dried catnip. Not all cats like catnip. Our cat does, but he … Continue reading Growing Catnip →

Cozy Homespun frugal green, gardening, green household, Uncategorized Leave a comment May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 0 Minutes

Plenty of Peppermint!

Last year, I planted mint in my garden. ROOKIE MISTAKE. This plant spreads via long, stringy underground rhizomes. It grows like a weed. Super invasive. One of the first tasks this spring was eradicating the mint before it takes over. I picked a few of these rhizomes and put them in pots. I want mint. … Continue reading Plenty of Peppermint! →

Cozy Homespun diy, gardening, green household, Uncategorized 3 Comments May 1, 2019May 6, 2019 1 Minute

Propagate Pothos Plant

Pothos is one of my favorite plants, both as a houseplant and outside in our planters during the summer! The best part is I haven't had to buy a new plant in years because it is so easy to propagate from cuttings. Benefits: indoors, it purifies the air. Having houseplants in a room with musical … Continue reading Propagate Pothos Plant →

Cozy Homespun diy, gardening, Project, Uncategorized Leave a comment April 27, 2019April 30, 2019 1 Minute

Start Seedlings

This is so easy. Even I can do it! In temperate climates it is well worth starting tomatoes, peppers, and basil indoors to maximize the growing season. A packet of seeds is usually $1-3 and if the seedlings fail you can always buy seedlings, which are usually only $3-8 each. This year I decided on … Continue reading Start Seedlings →

Cozy Homespun diy, Project, Uncategorized 2 Comments April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 1 Minute
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