Every time we work up a piece of ground, they come,” says Lenderink, who supplies the stinging leaves to nearby restaurants.

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) lives up to its name. Brush against the pesky plant, and you’ll instantly know you’ve encountered it. A run-in with stinging nettle leaves skin red and fiercely itchy.

Question. We would like to add one of the yellow flowering trees now in bloom in area neighborhoods and parks. What is the name and is now the time to plant this tree? Answer. Several species of the ...

Antioxidants are important for protecting cells from oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Nettle leaves are a rich ...

I often watch out for stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) while hiking in central Vermont. As you might guess from its name, brushing against this plant causes a bee sting-like burn that can last for ...

When The Scarecrow, the Tin-Man, and the Cowardly Lion finally got to the witch’s castle to rescue Dorothy, they probably had to crawl through this stuff. Perfect for a witch’s garden. This is one of ...