Does rubbing a dock leaf on skin irritated by a stinging nettle really aid in pain relief, or is it an old wives tale?. | Credit: Elva Etienne If you spent time outdoors as a child, down by the river ...

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 ...

MUNCIE, Ind. – My introduction to stinging nettle came in my youth when a group of us went swimming in a local farm pond. Instead of exiting the way I entered, I decided to climb up an unmown bank.

Q: What will kill stinging nettle plants? I haven't had good results with weed killers. What can I use to counteract their effects on my hands and arms when I come into contact with them? A: Stinging ...

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 ...