Huckleberry Friends — 6.30.17

Years ago, Facebooks Cathyanne Nonini, catnip popped up on the family patio — and, as you can see, the Nonini Cat Leo loves it. Now, I experiment with herbs and vegetables. But I doubt that you’ll ever find catnip anywhere near my garden. Question for cat lovers: Do you plant catnip in your yard for your feline?

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