Catnip Harvest and Uses and Other This~N~That

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I just want to thank you very much for such great knowledge and also for not putting music while you speak many other KZbinrs would put loud music and talk with the music on as if trying to explain things and it's hard to concentrate on what they are trying to teach you do not have any noise in the background and it's just wonderful I just want to thank you for not adding the music I'm wishing you much more success and much more followers you're a great thanks

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I did go check out the other video . Trying to watch all the other older videos learn something new every video you make it have made in yrs before ..❤❤❤

[@inderwink]

I've been a relatively quiet sub, but I wanted to say I really appreciate your gardening, herb, and essential oil videos. I like how instructional they are (you SHOW & TELL what you are doing). I would like to request more "beginning to end" concept videos that show the whole process. Thanks for the great videos.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you inder wink, such kind words and I very much appreciate that. Were there any specific videos you were thinking of?

[@inderwink]

Aw, thanks for asking. Perhaps your herb videos where you grow, process, and make teas, tinctures, salves, and home cleansers? I've used essential oils (store-bought) aromatically and in aquatherapy for a while, but I'm more skittish when it comes to more "complicated" applications. I like the idea of having herbs and oils on hand for first-aid (aloe, hello!) and cleaning. I know it's hard to capture using these things for injuries/illnesses. Really, anything on the topic you'll do I'm sure we all will find informative and enjoyable. :)

[@RainCountryHomestead]

For some reason, I am only just now seeing this comment, seems I do not always get notifications from youtube! I have been working on putting out more herb videos and will doing some tea ones soon. I also will be working on a video this week on how to infuse oils for making salves or whatever. Hoping to do more tinctures as well as I harvest more herbs to make such. :)

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Agree very very helpful! So encouraging too❤

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You are really nice person. I admire what you're doing. I'm trying to get back more and more of my roots. My parents were great they taught me a lot of life. Going fishing in Long Island NY oceans. Grew whatever they could everything homemade.. A forgotten great life. My kitchen is my dream. It's full of herbs. Backyard raised gardens Right now 125 garlic cloves for next year God has given us so many blessings in our retirement. :) Gracie

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Love your videos. I started the whole herb playlist linked from earlier. I’m down with a cold, drinking a hot ginger, turmeric, elderberry tea with nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper and honey.

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Thank you for your 'this & that'. Love how you teach and inspire.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thanks so much Lark's Garden!

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Just love your information and am so so eager to get going on these and many more. Bless you and yes God is Good ALWAYS

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I just bought catnip seeds yesterday. I'll plant some today.

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I love all you do and share. You are a Great example of what to strive for!! Thank you!! God Bless you and all who care about you!!

[@stevenfisher6043]

Thank you so much Heidi for showing all your harvesting drying videos. For several years I've made tinctures from herbs that I had to buy. But we retired from the rat race moved to Missouri and are building our little village homestead and now I can make tinctures from my plants that I grow from my own garden. Thank you for your example. I'm inspired by your daily harvesting and drying protocol. I now feel cheated if the dehydrator is not full of stuff and doing its job for even just a few hours. Thank you so much.

[@ilovelucy654]

Steven.. I live in Missouri. In the northwestern part. What part will you be moving to?

[@stevenfisher6043]

We've been living in northwest Missouri for 3 years now in the little village of Jameson

[@ilovelucy654]

Steven. you are just a couple counties west. We live in Savannah, Mo. about 15 min. North of St. Joseph, Mo. Have you heard of Savannah?

[@stevenfisher6043]

Nope, we've been past Savannah on I-29, fifty times but never there

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I know what you mean about feeling cheated, I am the same way about the dehydrator, or I feel bad if I have to miss a day because I simply did not have the time

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You are a bleeding, love you videos. Thank you and God bless.

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I love learning about all the herbs and other garderden plants you have. T hu ankle you so much for teaching ladies like myself, the way you do! You have been such a blessing in my life. I am thankful to you and for you Heidi!

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Thank you, Heidi!

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I almost always make fajitas with our leftover steak! Love it so much. And I just got the same colander late last summer. It is a huge help in the garden. Thanks for the tour! Happy gardening, and fermenting, and..... LOL

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Great video Heidi! I love seeing your herb garden and learning about the different ways to use the herbs.

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I always learn something from you Heidi I love your garden and chats too Thank you Love and prayers always❤

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Thank you Tee!

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When growing stone fruit you want to pull off most. Fruit should be at least 4" apart on same stem. When fruit first develops start removing. You will get larger healthier fruit. Regarding taste, might want to test soil for minerals. Azomite is a great and easy re-mineralized, $14 for 40lbs where I live. Love you vlog

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Thank you for the helpful information.. God bless you and your family.. I have shared some of your videos with family and friend's.. Have a bless day..

[@NobleHomestead]

Your vids are right up my alley, such a value! I have never used tinctures from catnip before. Thanks for also showing your great garden. Your grapes are terrific! The golden oregano is so pretty! I agree, I LOVE my dehydrator, and have used lots of herbs and blossoms. I have a catnip plant in a bucket, moving with us to the new homestead :)

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Thank you Amanda!

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I always look forward to you video. starts my day off well!

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[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you and I do hope you find them helpful! :D

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[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you Lisa!

[@plantingseedsforlife2138]

I like your reasoning. Clearing space for new things to grow. It's nice to see things get big, but also nice to see new plants spring up and have the cycle of life begin anew. Those are nice peaches.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

:)

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love , love your videos, you are such a blessing. thank you so much, daughter is weaning off her thyroid medication, so many great things we have learned from you and Mr. Rain...Gods blessings to you and yours

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Wonderful! I pray that goes well for her!

[@deewils381]

May I ask what herbs are helping her to do that please? TIA

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Your so welcome us as woman i think dont hear it enough i think you are such an inspiration to us woman thank you fir all you do

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Thanks for providing a link for the SS Colander - I noticed that in another video you made and thought it looked like a nice one!

[@KimandFrank]

Aloha Hiedi :) I have watched a million videos on all the items you talked about on this video and I have to say that I can always get #nuggets from watching your, This~N~That I am making a small perinial herbs list to plant as soon as my bed and bathroom is cleaned at our new homestead. Also the fruit and nut trees. My cousin works at a nursery near Spokane. I am so excited we are at day 18 to move to eastern washington! We have already talked with some folks who will sell us pullets to start our flock asap! Luvin Life Aloha Kim

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[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you Chris!

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Thank you Martha!

[@YungWite]

just made catnip tea i feel relaxed + been off of my zoloft so its 10x better

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I love all of your herb videos. I am really trying to grow and use more herbs and you have been a wealth of knowledge to pull from. Thank you!!

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Thank you so much Leo!

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I think you are mostly seeing my new chicken apron I made - it has a big red ruffle at the bottom. My skirt is just a plain black one and rather boring, haha

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amazing looking garden

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Funny you say that because to me it does not look like much yet as I know how it should look and how it will look later on, so I really appreciate that!

[@ilovelucy654]

great video. I am dehydrating lemon balm and chamomile now and plantain later.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am actually planning on dehydrating up some plantain either today or tomorrow, it is coming in pretty good right now :)

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Happy to have found your channel thanks for good info. Fellow Washingtonian

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Welcome and glad to have more Washingtonians on board! :D

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Wow ... I love these this and thats

[@RainCountryHomestead]

And you pulled up a Goldie Oldie! haha

[@bethaspell1827]

Great job

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

I didn't know people ate Catnip! I have that in a flower box for the cats. I will have to look up your video on the tea? you make. Thanks for sharing!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I don't have a video on tea, I have never actually had it as a tea, only a tincture or fresh. One day though, I will need to try it as a tea and see what I think :)

[@janeheichel2014]

You have a beautiful garden

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you!

[@margaritacastaneda287]

Catnip Mint? Must be the same specie? Really thank you for your help and guidance, your the BEST EVER!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Catmint and catnip are the same thing from what I understand. Catnip is part of the mint family as is lemon balm. Thank you for the kind words!

[@jeannemiller306]

you have a beautiful garden

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you Jeanne! I am always surprised when people say this when it looks like it does now because it is so far behind, should be so much more out there now, but at least I know there will be eventually. :)

[@lisabooker6405]

All of your videos are an amazing blessing to myself and I know others feel it too. I'm definitely gonna try the catnip alone because you're sooo right...that catnip & feverfew combo is not a pleasing flavor 😝😫🤢 lol. BUT it truly does work so I'll always have the combination on hand. Thank you for all you do. God Bless ~Lisa

[@RainCountryHomestead]

O Lisa! I am so glad to know it is working for you! Sometimes I wonder if things work for me just because I believe they will (there does seem to be some proof about that) but worry they may not work as well for others.

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[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you for that! :D

[@kathleenperdue9753]

I'm so surprised at how I can use my catnip mint, up until now my cat was the main one who enjoyed it,haha. And the golden oregano I have it in my greenhouse as a decorative plant, I'll use it more often and dry it too. Thanks again Heidi , God bless you and your family 💞🙏👼💖

[@RainCountryHomestead]

A lot of people get golden oregano for an ornamental and I LOVE the color, but yes, it is so fragrant and delicious! I just used some today in my homemade spaghetti sauce :D

[@rhondawelker6742]

Another great video. Thanks Heidi. Heading out to get some work done. It's supposed to hit 96º today! That means I need to get busy early because the heat will chase me back inside later. Tomorrow, back down to the 70's. It sure is confusing the plants.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I totally hear ya' there! Was pretty warm for us yesterday, weirdly hot considering how cold it has been for weeks!

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I liked this ... im gonna subscribe :)

[@Wendyann1100]

Thanks Heidi for the garden update. I am wanting to plant blueberry plants this year. Don't think they will survive in pots though in Nova Scotia.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am guessing in the ground would be best too for better insulation.

[@porthuronhistory]

Thank you for more information on drying herbs. Can I use catnip, sage and lemon balm in my greens too? So much to learn. Nancy

[@RainCountryHomestead]

If you want those flavors, sure, but I keep stronger tasting herbs out of my mixed greens because they go in every meal I make and I do not want lemon balm or catnip in there. I do use sage a lot in quite a few of my meals but not all. So those things I dry up separately. Catnip is used in my pain relief formula

[@yvencia1150]

Thank you!!!!!!!

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Thankyou

[@terry320]

Heidi, where do you purchase your fresh herb plants? I thought catnip was for cats, lol. I was amazed at all of the benefits! Thanks for sharing.

[@Nulife23]

Oh yes... I do learn so much from your videos! I've been ordering a lot of herbs and such to make my own blends. And for gardening...well iam ordering seed for some of what I need. Thank you so much for your videos!

[@katedansyng1553]

Heidi, Many thank-yous for another excellent video. I'm inspired to plant catnip (or cat mint) in next years garden. Can you tell me if catnip and cat mint are the same plant?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I believe catmint is the general name for all varieties, but yes, they are the same thing :)

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TY HEIDI

[@oldschoolwithamoderntwist6074]

hello,, to be small scale you guys are producing a lot,, i must admit i was skeptical at first but seeing the chicken coop and your growing thing,,, i am impressed,, i would like to see what you and Mr rain could to on more acreage,, thanks for sharing,,

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you James! Depending on what our future holds, we may be able to acquire more land, we sure want to anyway, until then, we are trying to make the most of where we are at

[@fernetworek9030]

Love all the info you share! Have you ever tried lemon catnip? My 2 plants were a bit out of control...time for tea!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Never tried lemon catnip but it sounds good :)

[@fernetworek9030]

I started some from seed a few years ago and kept 2 plants that got pretty large. They have a mild lemon flavor I was thinking it would be good in your headache tincture.

[@sandradewys1936]

Can you use the flowers of catnip or use the whole plant ? Love all your videos, I’ve learned so much valuable things from you ! 🙏🏿💕💕

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I used all ariel parts, stems, flowers, leaves. I cannot remember if the roots are used but since it is a mint, I am sure they can be used as well. I will point out though that this video is old and I was FINALLY able to pin point the differences of catnip and catmint though I had been trying to figure it out for years. I actually grow catmint and still love it. To learn more on the differences, you can check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKDHkphno5eNi7s

[@Bvckleey]

You have such a wealth of knowledge. I would love to learn more about using flowers and herbs medicinally. Are there any books that you reccomend?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I cannot see the description box from where I am replying but this is also an old video so I am unsure if I had book links in there, I DO have them in all my recent videos and usually put even more in the description box under videos that are about herbs such as this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ildKGtlJmlpq8

[@RecipeForFun]

Thanks for the great info. We do grape juice from our grapes as well. do you steam juice them?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No, but would like to try that some time, I think I saw Wanda from Deep South Homestead do that. I just mashed and cooked down then strained.

[@WanderingNature]

God is Amazing

[@livingfaithhomestead6645]

I love learning all about herbs! Is catnip invasive like mint? And is it a perennial? Great video!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, it is perennial but not invasive the way other mints are. I will get bigger each year but it does not spread.

[@blahlaland5739]

Love the Info!! Can I use stems in tincture?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep!

[@judykovach6912]

Thx for letting us know that the dogs r outside!!...did u get your phone call?...lol!..., Heidi...just love your downtoearth videos!😋🥴🥰

[@RainCountryHomestead]

This video is two years old so I already forgot what all that is about, I would have to listen to again to figure it out! haha

[@pamp5797]

Heidi, I am wondering how you use the fermented veggies. Do you eat them as is or add them to other food? I also want to let you know I really enjoy your videos.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

We just eat them as is, I do not add them to anything. Thank you for your kind words!

[@debbiefarmer1195]

Heidi I love following you around for your "This and That's"! I have mallow naturally growing, but I am wondering how you start the marshmallow plants. Did you plant seeds?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I did actually start all of mine from seed. The first year, I tried to direct seed and they did nothing so the next year I tried it, I planted them in small pots in the green house and then moved them into the garden once they got big enough

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I also bought calendula seeds yesterday after seeing your videos.

[@ellenfisher6341]

Heidi, I am really getting into growing comfrey this year. I've seen several videos where planting comfrey @ the base of fruit trees greatly increases fruit yield & taste. It is a 'mining' plant' (I forget the technical term). It's roots reach down 6 - 10 ft. & pulls minerals up that normally aren't in the top layers of soil. Another reason I'm interested in it is, it makes great healing poultices, etc. If you did make tea from the Catnip, would you use fresh or dried leaves?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I do have comfrey and knew of its benefits for skin and bone healing. I did not know about it being good for around fruit trees so I am going to have to move it under my peach tree! Thanks Ellen!

[@ellenfisher6341]

It seems most gardeners use comfrey for making comfrey (compost) tea & the chop & drop method. I planted one plant last year, but this year, I planted 11 from root cuttings & a lot from seed. When I find something new that has so many benefits, I tend to get carried away.

[@vernahelvik8678]

We are late here to in Montana, still getting down to 44 degrees

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Crazy this weather, at least things are finally starting to grow around here!

[@annotoole5864]

We definitely are getting some weird weather! What part of Montana are you in Verna? I'm in the NW near our capital. Happy gardening!

[@barbararatz3793]

Really liked this video! Would l9ve to have some info or material. Booklets or whateveron herbs and the health benefits and healthy drinks you can make. Vi just started watching because i was trying to find something that would deter mice. Rsts , and mosquitos as there is an apt complex vehind my house! But this is really interesting!! Also i gould use cat nip for sleep benefits! Definitely going to get some plants come July 1st!! Please share your name and itf u might have some little printed booklets or whatever. My name is Bsrb! Thanks!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have information on all kinds of helpful herbs here on my channel. In fact most are in a playlist you can find here that I am always adding new videos to: kzbin.info/aero/PLzVtTPDzFPKHPRMHwH8XG5QKLh-MBvTzv But sorry, not books of any kind. I simply do not have the time to write anything at this time especially now with my youngest son getting married and watching my grandson from my oldest three days a week.

[@ONEFREESPIRITED1]

Hi Heidi, I know this is an old video, but I’ve been wanting to mention that when I did more research on catnip, all the articles explaining the difference of catnip and catmint say that catnip has white flowers and catmint has the blue flowers. I bought the catnip but now want to get the catmint, (according to all I’ve seen), like you’re using.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, I found similar information but it is very difficult to find that information and most places, even nurseries and places selling seed, I have found catnip with purple flowers. So it can be very confusing. Either way though, the benefits are very, very similar. Whatever it is that I have works well for stress and anxiety

[@ONEFREESPIRITED1]

@@RainCountryHomestead Great to know that both have the medicinal properties. Thanks for responding.

[@cassandra3399]

Hi Heidi, I see you use the herb catnip. I wonder if you can use the flower cat mint? I have a lovely plant of that! Cat mint is an English flower. They are in bloom now so maybe I should pick it to dry.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, you can

[@lyndatomhave8377]

Do you make your own kefir? I have just started and would love to see a video on that and especially kefir cheese. Your videos are so helpful. Also what source do you use for herbs and tinctures and such? Thanks so much!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

As far as herbs I grow, I buy starts either locally or grow from seed I get from Baker Creek. Herbs I do not already grow I buy from either Amazon (there should be some links in the description box for either Starwest or Frontier brands), or I get from Mountain Rose Herbs. I make my own tinctures from those. There are two different types of kefir, milk, and water. I am just getting back into those but just like with kombucha and the scoby, you have to obtain the grains from someone else. Once you have them and get them going, you can make your own kefir again and again. I have made the cheese before with the milk kefir and will be doing that again soon :D

[@lyndatomhave8377]

Thank you for your quick response. I don't think my question was very clear now that I read it again. I watched a video of yours where you mentioned a book on herbs that you refer to and I don't remember which video that was so I was wondering what the name of the book was that you use. Thanks again!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

O, I get it! haha! I have linked to several different herb books but you may be thinking of Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs for Beginners: amzn.to/2obUtKN

[@lyndatomhave8377]

Yes! :) Thank you so much! I would love to spend a week with you gleaning from all your knowledge. You inspire me! Thanks again!

[@nadineh.5396]

Thumbs up

[@mollyv8b705]

Heidi do you have any videos on the purple pitcher plant and its uses and DOSING? I already did a search through your videos and couldn't find anything. Any info would be greatly appreciated!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No, I do not, I had hoped at some point to have time to look into it deeper but do know it is a cure for smallpox

[@mollyv8b705]

@@RainCountryHomestead It is so hard to find accurate dosing info. I also would love to know how they figure out their tincture ratios??? I bought a 30ml bottle and it says 1000c on it. Well what the heck does that mean? I can't find info on the site I bought it from or anywhere on line🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️ I am watching your catnip and catmint videos right now. I have planted the catnip all over our property. I had no idea it has medicinal uses. I am excited to try it in some tea! Thank you!

[@maggiereese1053]

I have a huge catnip plant that I started from seed last year and over wintered in the greenhouse. I have been hesitant to plant it out in the herb garden because of it being a mint and was afraid it would take over. So, if I do like you and harvest around the edges, that will keep it under control??? Will that also work for peppermint? I have had to repot my peppermint twice since I started it last year because it got so big it outgrew the pots, it would be great to be able to plant them both out in the herb garden.

[@chrisdeecaregiver2]

Mine has spread all over so I'm digging it up and putting it in pots just like I do with mint. I wouldn't be without it though, because the pollinators love it.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have not seen this spread the same way other mints do, however, it will get bigger every year. So far, I do not mind the size it is now but when it gets too big, I will just do what I do with my oregano and other mints and just dig up what I do not want. I find it easier to keep up on than grass in the garden and especially better than buttercup and choke weed - those things are horrible and have no benefit! At least your mints help keep pests down, that is why I let them grow in my gardens

[@maggiereese1053]

Good to know! I am going to take the chance and plant mine out in the herb garden then but, not the peppermint!

[@vickonstark7365]

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[@opalfromthesuburbs9546]

Your garden looks great. I have a question. I followed your fermenting video and my jars are looking narly. No mold but white and cloudy with white all over the bottom. Are these safe or do I toss em?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is normal, the white at the bottom is the "mother" like you would get in homemade vinegar and they often turn a bit cloudy. The question is, are they bubbly?

[@opalfromthesuburbs9546]

Yes indeed there are lots of bubbles, and the smell isn't unpleasant either. Thanks for the reply.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Great! That means it is alive and well :D

[@opalfromthesuburbs9546]

Thanks so much, thought I'd failed ..yay!

[@millboroquiltersouthdakota6037]

I have wild catnip that grows around my place here in the country so should I try it or should I get seeds and grow it?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

You would be better off digging up some root and transplanting, most plants in the mint family propagate better from root cuttings than they do seed.

[@vernahelvik8678]

Do you ever make catnip tea. Momma used to make it said it was good for tummy ace

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Have not made tea yet but may some day, mostly just use in tinctures and fresh.

[@judysagona504]

Where do you folks live ? I live in the very southern part of Louisiana and it gets hot here. i appreciated the tips on catnip. Thanks

[@RainCountryHomestead]

We are in wettest part of Washington state, not far from the rain forest :)

[@judysagona504]

Rain Country we live about less than 40 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. It really gets hot and humid. We hardly have a winter. God bless you. I’ll be looking for more of your videos!

[@robertjames1259]

Great stew what is the green in the pot

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I explained it at 9:33 And here is a video on the mixed greens from a couple years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKubdGqajNZnd8U

[@joycebrown9430]

Just curious, do you wash your herbs before putting in the dehydrator ?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

It just depends, most of the time I do not unless I feel they need rinsing

[@quenten282]

You can also harvest the flowers

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Absolutely, and I do that too, but once it starts to flower, the leaves will thin out and produce less

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Oops, I forgot in this older video I was to the point where I was allowing some of it to go to flower to attract bees, to save seeds from, and simply for its beauty.

[@judyh1296]

I've been using Ungers ointment and it has a petroleum base. Could I use coconut oil instead? Then add my peppermint, eucalyptus, etc for a cream?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Could you specify what kind of ointment you mean? What are you using it for? This will help me give you some ideas. I do have a video on a multi purpose skin cream and how to make your own you may want to check out, it works for a face cream, lip balm, healing cream for extra dry skin, rashes, cracked skin, and more

[@yeshuaisthewaythetruthandt515]

Are they scented like lemon balm or mint or nettles? I know what is mint but don't know what others really look like. I saw these plants in books or images in d internet but don't know in real.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

They do not smell or taste like mint. Kind of hard to describe really.

[@diannrichards581]

Hi lovely lady, Is cat nip the same plant as cat mint?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

While they have minor differences, they are practically the same so can have very similar benefits

[@weetreebonsai]

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[@michelleccutler2690]

I would love to grow cat-nip. Since I have 5 cat, but unfortunately my cat Cleo is very allergic to it. I can't have it in the house. She is the only cat I ever known to be allergic to cat-nip.

[@moniquemacaulay8270]

How do you know?

[@michelleccutler2690]

@@moniquemacaulay8270 because when we give it to her she starts pooping blood. We took her to the vet. And they said that her body just cannot handle it