Stinging nettles might not sound appetizing to the uninitiated, but don't let their reputation scare you off. Stinging nettles are a highly nutritious and tasty wild green with a rich history of ...

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 ...

Nettles, classified as herbs, offer nutritional and medicinal benefits. This plant, native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, has spread globally, including North America. Nettles are rich in vitamins ...

Chef Brandon Kida picks out stinging nettles from Flora Bella Farm. Chefs and farmers are talking up stinging nettles at the Santa Monica farmers market this week. Stinging nettles thrive in damp ...

Nobody likes getting stung by a bee, wasp or hornet, but for many of us, the risk is far greater than just temporary swelling, inflammation and pain. “Most of the time, the swelling is going to be ...