A woman planting herbs in a garden - O2o Creative/Getty Images Beloved by felines and surprisingly useful to humans, catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a fast-growing herb that is easy to propagate from ...

Warmer temperatures mean more time spent in your backyard with family and friends. Unfortunately, warmer temperatures also bring about unwanted guests, including ticks. These tiny parasites inhabit ...

Peppermint, thyme, fennel, chamomile, and catnip are five of the best herbs for indigestion. Here's why and how to grow them yourself. Whether it’s a celebratory meal or stress-induced, it can be easy ...

Warmer weather and mosquitoes often go hand in hand, which can make outdoor activities unpleasant at times for your family and guests. Insect repellents are among the measures recommended by the ...

Have you recently noticed your dog sniffing around your cat’s favorite toy? If so, you may find yourself wondering why your ...

Dear Dr. Fox: I followed your advice about giving catnip to my three cats, and visited your website archives to learn more. Two of them love it! I grow my own in my yard, sun dry the herb and give ...

Sedative nervine herbs, like catnip, are great for calming your nervous system and ensuring a better night's sleep. Here's how to use them. Nervines, or the herbs that work to nourish, calm, and ...

Both catnip (Nepeta cataria) and silver vine (Actinidia polygama) produce chemicals from a group called iridoids that repel mosquitoes, flies, roaches and possibly other insects or mites. Most cats, ...

Catnip turns fearsome felines into drooling balls of fluff. But how? This week, Science with Sam explains why cats love catnip If your cat turns from an elegant hunter into a drooling ball of fluff at ...

As cat owners, we always seek ways to enrich our cats' lives, from providing stimulating toys to ensuring a nutritious diet.

A video of a catnip-obsessed feline slapping his sister in the face has the internet in hysterics. In the clip shared to TikTok by @winstonandspooky, tabby cat Winston can be seen enjoying catnip tea ...