Catnip for Kitty

Herbs and Butters

Recipe Ladies Family Herb Garden

“Taffy and Turkey love fresh dried Catnip. The fresher the better!”

For drying, gather the stalks in late summer when the plant is in full bloom and in a dry condition.

Method 1.

Secure several stems with twine and place in a paper bag with several small air holes. Secure the top of paper bag with twine. Hang in the garage or in a cool dark place for a week or two until the leaves get brittle. For a better product, discard stalks! Crumble leaves by rolling between your palms. Store in airtight containers.

Method 2

Remove leaves from stems and air dry in a single layer on dehydrator screens. Keep out of Kitty’s reach! Turn the leaves occasionally. After a week or two the leaves should start to get brittle. Crumble leaves by rolling between your palms. Store in airtight containers.

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S. Home Economist

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