I've been a little off the radar recently. Initially I had lost my inspiration to write, but as winter went on, it became almost as much due to a sense of guilt from not having written earlier. I know I can't be the only one but this must be the first winter that I haven't... Continue Reading →
Binomial: Nepeta cataria Common names: Cat mint, catnep, cat(s)wort Family: Lamiaceae Parts used: Aerial parts Native to: Europe and most of Asia Distribution: Worldwide Botanical description: A hardy perennial; catnip grows 1 ft – 3ft tall. As with others of the mint family, it’s stem is square, growing erect with branched opposing stems. A down... Continue Reading →
Herbal She Wrote 