Homesteading

Catnip Repels Insects

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) may have a euphoric effect on cats and the plant deters insects pests arounndthe gardens. When your kitty friend gets a whiff of catnip, it’s like a ticket to the ‘happy place!” Catnip can work its magic on your kitty in various ways when sniffed or nibbled.  Catnip is a plant, also […]

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Peppermint Plants Benefits

Many gardners know that peppermint plants, Mentha piperita, repels a multitude of insect pests, aphids, cabbage looper, Colorado potato beetle, cucumber beetle, flea beetle, Japanese beetle and squash bugs. Beekeepers use peppermint plant on the edge of the gardens to attract bees with its intense aroma. Peppermint is one of the strongest-smelling plants you can

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