GC’s Top Plants For Pets

Lil’ Sprouts can easily grow cat grass (usually oat or wheat grass) from seeds— just make sure to use organic potting soil and wait until it reaches reaches 6″ to turn it over to your cat. Leave a pot next to your kitty’s dinner bowl to keep your cat happy and healthy (plus, it will keep them from chowing down on your houseplants).

Steeped chamomile tea can be used on pups’ itchy, irritated skin. Harvest the buds from your garden, brew, cool, and use a soaked square of gauze on affected areas. In addition to being a soothing aid to dogs, chamomile is popular among pollinators. (Of course, Lil’ Sprouts can also enjoy chamomile tea for themselves.)

Cat thyme has a soothing effect on its namesake, who may enjoy crushing the leaves to release the plant’s scent (many cats who don’t like catnip will enjoy cat thyme). Just be warned– it has a musty scent!

Barley grass is incredibly healthful for dogs, as it contains amino acids, vitamins, and minerals essential to canine health. Dogs will often self-medicate by nibbling on grass when they have indigestion or when their diet is missing key nutrients. A lot of dogs also just enjoy rolling on grass– making barley grass good for your pup both inside and out.

Catnip is a favorite among felines– but it’s also a low commitment entry into gardening for Lil’ Sprouts, as it’s super easy to grow. To harvest catnip for toys (or for your own enjoyment in tea), we recommend air-drying your trimmings, which better preserves the scent.