Nettle leaf — also called stinging nettle or Urtica dioica— is a tall weed that grows all over the world. The name comes from the sting you get when you brush against the plant’s hairy stem and leaves ...

Have you ever brushed against a stinging nettle and instantly regretted it? That sharp, tingling sensation might make you want to stay far away, but this prickly plant has a surprising side. For ...

Preserve this healthy wild weed rich in vitamins, minerals, and iron, while also learning about stinging nettle benefits and some recipes on how to cook it! Here in the Appalachian Mountains, spring ...

Looking for something unusual to start the new year? Stinging nettle – also known as common nettle or Urtica dioica – is an herbaceous perennial flowering plant that packs a powerful antioxidant punch ...

We get a lot of physical samples brought into the office between soil, water, insects, plants and weeds. Sometimes it is a weird-looking bug that sparks someone’s curiosity. Other times the sample is ...

Wondering what is nettle tea good for? Nettle leaf tea benefits are numerous, and it’s a great herb to add into your everyday routine. Explore these nettle leaf tea benefits. Infusing a large amount ...

Since ancient times, stinging nettle has been used in food and medicine. The plant is a single-stemmed perennial that can grow up to 7 feet tall. It is a native plant of northern Africa, Western North ...

Don't let the "sting" of stinging nettles keep you from getting to know this amazing plant. Nettles have a long history of use for food, medicine, fiber and more. We'll introduce you to this natural ...

I was at an event in Canton helping a friend sell candles, and I talked to customers about candles and plants. Next to our booth we had a fellow selling cactus and succulents in baskets he made. I ...

Nettle leaves contain many healthy antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, which means that there may be potential benefits of nettle tea. However, a negative side effect of nettle tea is that a person ...