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Name: *Catnip (Nepeta cataria) Description: *short-lived perennial *best for zones 4-8 *makes a great garden edging plant *you can easily make cat toys with catnip and some fabric Parts Used: *leaves and flowers Position: *well-drained soil *full sun to light shade Propagation: *grow catnip from seed *it is best started in seed trays, it germinates…
Name: *Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Description: *There are both annual and perennial types *Can reach 5 feet tall *Aniseed-type taste Parts Used: *Leaves, flowers, seeds, stems, roots (all parts edible) Position: *light, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil *sunny position *tolerates cold *avoid clay soil Propagation: *All varieties work best if sown directly in the soil in the…
Name: Borage (Borago officinalis) This is where I get my heirloom borage seeds. Description: *hardy annual *pretty blue flowers and fuzzy stems Parts Used: *leaves and flowers Position: *sunny, well-drained position *composted soil OR sandy, poor soil (2 different sources with 2 different opinions…I must experiment!) Propagation: *sow seed directly into ground in spring and…