Stinging nettle is a powerful health supporting plant rich in many minerals and vitamins. I especially like that it’s high in iron and also has a high vitamin C content which helps in the absorption of the iron. Here’s how I make my nettle soup… I sauté some onion, garlic and leek in a soup [. . .]
stinging nettle
stinging nettlez
Seems like suddenly, the nettles are ready for picking…..and so I picked some today. What a glorious green smell they have when first picked. One of my favourite nettle patches grows down by the pond. Stinging nettles love low wet areas near ponds and streams and at my place, they often grow with their good [. . .]