You never know, growing catnip just might make you feel dangerous. Most hallucinogens are not legal to plant and water in your house. But catnip is an exception, an exception that might leave you and cat wearing identical black leather coats.

Fine, maybe growing catnip won't be that much of a life-changing experience. In fact, I know cat owners who grow their own who haven't even the slightest whiff of menace about them. The fact are, it's legal, it's easy, and it's great for playtime.

Growing Catnip Freshens the Air

Throw out those Glade Plug-Ins, kids, and wait for the fresh scent of mint to waft throughout your house. Well, perhaps I'm exaggerating a bit as to the effects, but fresh catnip does smell of mint. That's a scent that will liven up your feline's catnip toys when it comes time to give them a little boost.

Another way fresh catnip can help with housecleaning is by directing kitty's attention. Once you've grown your catnip, scatter some around your pet's scratching post to keep him from scratching your furniture! After all, that's what the post is for, and every cat can use a minty-fresh reminder every so often.