In Latin, she goes by Urtica dioica, but you may know her as "stinging nettle." The word "stinging" can be a bit of a turnoff, especially in the kitchen. I urge you to get over it, as I did more than ...

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 ...

No ordinary weed, the wild stinging nettle takes its name from its deceptively innocent-looking leaves harboring dozens of tiny needles that pack a wallop when handled raw. (The rashy, slightly ...

A note about nettles: Yes, they sting, due to hollow hairs on the leaves and stems that inject histamine and other chemicals into the skin when touched. Fortunately, soaking the leaves and stems in ...