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You are here: Home / Diary / Checking on My Nip Garden

Checking on My Nip Garden

April 26, 2020 By: Summer Samba33 Comments

Summer checks up on her nip garden... and is in for a rude surprise

Even though I’ve been out back a few times, I don’t remember the last time I looked in on my nip garden! With all the rain we had, I bet it is totally overgrown and there is a bunch! Let’s go see.

somali cat disappointed about how sparse her nip garden is

Wait, a whole bunch of it is missing! It’s like 75% bare. The gardener must have cleared out a bunch. That’s not right! I wonder if he stole it.

somali cat making her unhappiness known

I know it is rude to accuse someone of stealing, but it is also rude to take away somebody’s catnip.

somali cat taking a whiff of her fresh catnip

It still smells amazing. In fact, I think this is the best it’s turned out in all the seasons it has been growing out here. Maybe the plants needed to mature.

somali cat with sprig of catnip

Even though the garden is looking pretty skimpy right now, my human still nipped off a sprig for me.

somali cat enjoying sprig of nip

I figured I might as well enjoy it.

somali cat with sprig of catnip on her head

Wait, where did it go? That is really potent catnip!

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Comments

  1. Raven says

    April 28, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    Oh no. Silly gardner probably didn’t realized how important those plants are. Good thing catnip grows quickly.

    Reply
  2. Kimberly says

    April 27, 2020 at 4:36 pm

    Cat Nip Fever, Summer

    Reply
  3. BellaDharma an LadyMew says

    April 27, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    Maybee a wanderin kitty found yore nip patch an ‘borrowed’ sum…..
    THE ‘Nip that iss there lookss lovelee Summer. An THE ‘Nip spring ended up on yore ehad….mew mew mew…..
    **purrss** BellaDharma

    Reply
  4. DIRISHA says

    April 27, 2020 at 3:35 pm

    Nip is love

    Reply
  5. Melissa & Mudpie says

    April 27, 2020 at 3:24 pm

    You’re too funny, Summer!

    Reply
  6. Spike William says

    April 27, 2020 at 2:15 pm

    Your catnip looks terrific! I still have mine from a bag, nothing fresh yet!

    Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs, Spike William

    Reply
  7. Andy w says

    April 27, 2020 at 1:05 pm

    “Stupid Gardener” LOL

    Reply
  8. Paulette and Sir says

    April 27, 2020 at 7:05 am

    Hopefully, a needy cat got it. Sir used to be a street cat. Was grateful to snag a little good quality nip. Now he gets only the best. And this blog was used to remind the human to plant nip indoors and outside as well this year. Have a good day.

    Reply
  9. Purrjamm cats says

    April 27, 2020 at 5:00 am

    Oh no, is someone really stealing the cat nip? We must find the culprit! What beautiful outside pictures. Your catnip looks so vibrant! Ok, on to getting mom and dad to plant us some too. Happy beautiful day. Purrs

    Reply
  10. Catherine lin89gg says

    April 26, 2020 at 10:46 pm

    You brought a smile Summer. The catnip hat suits you. You should have a catnip crown. That would be adorable. CleoCATtra

    Reply
  11. Susan Baker says

    April 26, 2020 at 10:06 pm

    What a lovely garden

    Reply
  12. Emmit and Mimi says

    April 26, 2020 at 10:04 pm

    We miss having our own catnip garden,… But we get a potted plant each summer!
    We’d never sit still with a sprig on our heads… You’re very well trained! XOXO

    Reply
  13. LESLEY CASTLE says

    April 26, 2020 at 9:57 pm

    That’s some good nip! 😉

    Reply
  14. Nancy says

    April 26, 2020 at 9:01 pm

    No worries, Summer Samba…the nip will grow back thicker than ever! XXXX

    Reply
  15. Cathy Keisha says

    April 26, 2020 at 7:09 pm

    Summer, I remember back was Sparkle was running the blog the gardener pulled it all out. Perhaps he thinks it’s human weed since that’s legal in your state.

    Reply
  16. Mary McNeil says

    April 26, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    Sometimes plants grow better if they get thinned out.

    Reply
  17. Selina says

    April 26, 2020 at 9:07 am

    It apparently also makes a nice hat!

    Giggly Purrz!
    Selina

    Reply
  18. Pat K says

    April 26, 2020 at 8:54 am

    You sure are a lucky kitty to have your very
    own nip garden. You do look a bit irritated
    in the second picture where you note the
    skimpiness of the growth. There looks to still
    be plenty though.

    Reply
  19. Gattina says

    April 26, 2020 at 8:47 am

    Rosie loves her cat “salad” too ! the only trouble is that after having eaten it she comes in to barf on the only carpet in the house !!

    Reply
  20. meowmeowmans says

    April 26, 2020 at 8:28 am

    Summer, your nip plants look so healthy! But we hope that your gardener did not steal your other plant. That would be terrible!

    Reply
  21. Gidget Blue Sky says

    April 26, 2020 at 8:01 am

    Summer, my catnip smells so potent, mum sez it smells like pot, MOL, no wonner efuuryone want to sit their buttz in it. btw, it wuz 89 degreez yesserday

    Reply
  22. Ellen Pilch says

    April 26, 2020 at 7:10 am

    That must be very potent 🙂 Glad you got some.

    Reply
  23. The Poupounette Gang says

    April 26, 2020 at 6:50 am

    The Nip Crown looks perfect on you, Summer!

    It’s awful that someone took part of your nip!

    Purrs,
    Tama and Genji

    Reply
  24. Catscue Catmom says

    April 26, 2020 at 6:43 am

    The mystery of the missing nip, I look forward to more info on the nip issue. You look superb as always Summer!

    Reply
  25. The Florida Furkids says

    April 26, 2020 at 5:30 am

    At least you HAVE catnip. Mom always deads ours.

    The Florida Furkids

    Reply
  26. the ISland Cats says

    April 26, 2020 at 5:24 am

    We need to get some nip growing asap!

    Reply
  27. Katie Isabella says

    April 26, 2020 at 5:18 am

    You know, mom needs to get ME some. She’s way behind in doing things.

    Reply
  28. Miss Ki and Jean says

    April 26, 2020 at 4:51 am

    Wow! That is nice looking nip. Hope you can grow some more to fill in that garden though.

    Reply
  29. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    April 26, 2020 at 4:34 am

    Maybe he stole some to let the new shoots grow better. I hope he didn’t sell it on the black market though.

    Reply
  30. Sasha says

    April 26, 2020 at 1:57 am

    Rolling in it is best. If you like the stuff. I am indifferent to it.

    Reply
  31. speedyrabbit says

    April 26, 2020 at 1:47 am

    Oh that is so rude Summer,I hope you get to enjoy the rest of the nip,xx Speedy

    Reply
  32. LESLEY CASTLE says

    April 26, 2020 at 12:44 am

    Man! That’s not right! Stealing your nip!

    Reply

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