Stinging nettle is a pervasive plant that can cause skin irritation through needle-like hairs on its leaves. Effective methods to control or eradicate stinging nettle include mowing, hand-pulling, and ...

Stinging nettle has been used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions since the 10th century. With a name like stinging nettle, consumers are not likely to sample this perennial plant.

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 ...

You're out for a walk in the woods, enjoying a stroll along the river. Then, suddenly, you feel as if you've been stung by a thousand sharp needles. Your arms and legs start to burn and itch. You ...

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 ...

Looking for something unusual to start the new year? Stinging nettle – also known as common nettle or Urtica dioica – is an herbaceous perennial flowering plant that packs a powerful antioxidant punch ...

What the hot dog is to Coney Island, the stinging nettle is to Dorset County, England. Apparently, the world's stinging-nettle-eating championship - wherein challengers eat as many stinging nettles as ...

In today's "Fielding Questions" column, Don talks about the possible causes of green shoulder or yellow shoulder in tomatoes. This tomato is suffering from a disorder called green shoulder or yellow ...

Calcium phosphate is a widespread biomineral in the animal kingdom: Bones and teeth largely consist of this very tough mineral substance. Researchers now for the first time demonstrate the presence of ...

Spring is here. The days are warmer, the sun is brighter, birds are singing, and allergy season is close at hand. Sure, some people sneeze and wheeze all winter long due to exposure to dust, mites and ...

Stinging nettle is a plant that can irritate skin. Here's how to get rid of this unpleasant weed safely. Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) lives up to its name. Brush against the pesky plant, and you’ll ...