Nettles aesthetic

Stock photo of a forest path blocked by overgrown yarrow and stinging nettle vegetation.

White Dead-nettle, Lamium album - Flowers - NatureGate

I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. The appearance of stinging nettles in my neighborhood is exciting, because it marks the beginning of the foraging season! Last year, spring came in so late that we were desperate enough to go collect nettles that had just barely […]

This is a great recipe to use each day after you brush your teeth.

With the onset of warm weather, I allow the nettle patch to flower and make seed. Since the seeds are edible, I like to harvest and dry them, which is a bit labor intensive, however well worth the effort. The way that I like to use them best is to combine them with sesame seeds and sea salt and sometimes, seaweed, to make an incredibly tasty and nutritive version of gomasio.

a photo of a green nettle

Nettles, popping up on the forest floor are one of the surest signs of spring. Their bright green leaves and prickly stems...

Stinging nettle is a highly nutritious edible and medicinal plant with many benefits. Here are some delicious stinging nettle recipes!

"Eerie" Clever Nettle