Not exactly. Here's the story.
Every cat person knows how much kitties love catnip. But anyone who has ever tried to grow it for them also knows how quickly they will crush the plants. Well, a couple years ago I hit on a solution that is not only useful, it's fun for both cats and people: Put a pot of catnip in a cage!
Any cage will do, as long as it is strong enough to support a cat or cats sitting on it. Because sit on it they will, as well as roll around in glee. I found the one pictured here at a garage sale for $2 and it has served us well.
The catnip plant I got at a garden center. (Previous attempts to start seeds indoors met with disaster, as cats ate the seedlings and knocked over the pots.) Plant it in a pot that fits in the cage. Water and fertilize regularly. No need to pinch back or prune: cats will do that for you. They can nibble leaves that grow through the wire, but won't kill the plant.
Set the cage in an open sunny place outdoors. Then sit back and enjoy the fun!
