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Calicogirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing Michigan
USA
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Posted - May 30 2009 :  11:19:00 AM  Show Profile
I have 2 Catmint bushes but have never harvested from them. They are pretty big. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what uses are there for Catmint?


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brightmeadow
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Brenda
Lucas Ohio
USA
2045 Posts
Posted - May 30 2009 :  4:54:52 PM  Show Profile
They can be used to attract beneficial insects to your garden and repel insect pests.... According to a new book I just wrote about on my blog.

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farmmom22
True Blue Farmgirl

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Tammy
Scottsville KY
USA
616 Posts
Posted - Jun 16 2009 :  09:46:31 AM  Show Profile
You can dry the leaves and use them for tea. I think it helps relax you and can soothe a stomach ache sort of like peppermint. Also you can dry them and make things for the kitties. And it would probably be a good herb to use for fleas. It also attracts bees when it flowers.

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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl

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Sharon
Bruce Crossing Michigan
USA
5216 Posts
Posted - Jun 16 2009 :  3:55:02 PM  Show Profile
Thank you Brenda and Tammy :)

~Sorry I just saw the replies today!

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knittingmom
True Blue Farmgirl

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AnneMarie
Edmonton Alberta
Canada
665 Posts
Posted - Jun 16 2009 :  3:59:06 PM  Show Profile
I'm surprised your area cats haven't discovered the stash yet :)

It's good in tea, it's a sedative for humans (go figure). It goes nice with Lemon Balm and Lavender.



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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl

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Mary Beth
Stanwood Wa 98292
USA
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Posted - Jun 16 2009 :  4:32:25 PM  Show Profile
Well catmint is different than catnip---same family though MB

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Lynn
Summerville Georgia
USA
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Posted - Jun 19 2009 :  12:05:40 PM  Show Profile  Click to see greyghost's MSN Messenger address
Catmint is good for the stomach, an excellent tea. It can also be used to soothe a colicky baby - much watered down of course.
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl

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Sharon
Bruce Crossing Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 19 2009 :  12:18:26 PM  Show Profile
Thanks Ladies!

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therusticcottage
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Kay
Vancouver WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 19 2009 :  1:46:29 PM  Show Profile
Catmint is an excellent natural mosquito repellant. Infuse in hot water, put in a spray bottle, and spritz when you're going outside. Just don't use on children under the age of 3.


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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl

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Sharon
Bruce Crossing Michigan
USA
5216 Posts
Posted - Jun 25 2009 :  12:50:26 PM  Show Profile
Oooh! Thank you Kay!!!

I am assuming the leaves? Or the blossoms?

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