Forager Nicole Zempel shares how to harvest the bounty of the nettle plant. Forager Nicole Zempel shares how to harvest the food, medicinal and other benefits of the stinging nettle plant. One of the ...
A brush with a stalk of springtime nettles feels like an attack of angry army ants. They sting, and can make you want to to run away. For an increasing number of cooks, however, the bite of formic ...
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Foraging for Tea in Fall

Fall is one of the most rewarding times of year for gardeners and herbal tea lovers. The garden is slowing down, wild plants are offering their final gifts, and the cool air makes a warm cup of tea ...
As an amateur wild-food forager, I cherish the springtime because this season is bursting with new plant life to be discovered. While the hobby of foraging may be overwhelming to some, I have taken a ...
Nettles are by no means weeds—they can be wonderfully used in the kitchen. Photo: Getty Images / Andrii Zastrozhnov Nettles are resilient and very invasive. Once you have them in your garden, you ...
At a time of year when weeds may be getting the better of you, what sweet revenge it is to turn them into an asset. Eat them! And one of the best weeds for this purpose is stinging nettle. Yes, that ...
Les shares his thoughts on weeds and teaches Paul some are delicious. While walking along an irrigation canal, Les tasks Paul to forage some stinging nettle. Paul combines the newly foraged items with ...
Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...
At a time of year when weeds may be getting the better of you, what sweet revenge it is to turn them into an asset. Eat them! And one of the best weeds for this purpose is stinging nettle. Yes, that ...