Easter Sunday at the greenhouse.

The Stinging Nettle

Last week we harvested Stinging Nettles and are drying them to use in teas, canning, and other cooking endeavors.

We've been using fresh Nettles in eggs, soups, and, my favorite, quesadillas!

The Stinging Nettle grows wild in shady creekside areas, we found ours in the Pomo Canyon area of Sonoma County.

Traditionally Stinging Nettle has been used to treat arthritis, anemia, hay fever, kidney problems, and to relieve pain. It is also useful in dealing with skin irritations, such as dandruff and eczema.















Find out more about The Stinging Nettle and it's uses here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stinging_nettle

Here we go!