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Ruth Lantis
I have a question about nettles. We do not have any growing on our property that we know of. I would love to grow some, but don’t want to end up with them everywhere. We have small grandchildren around a lot and don’t want them get stung. Is there a way to grow them and keep them from spreading badly.
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Greg Boggs
I would recommend raised beds, and in fact Doc has a video on how to do that pretty cheap!
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Carolyn Mazarakis
Thank you for posting on nettles. Being brand new to this course, I am wondering about dead nettle — “dead” in that it has no sting. I read somewhere that it is still edible and medicinal but don’t know how it compares to its stinging counterpart. I recently planted some and am quite curious. It is indeed safe for kiddos and looks beautiful, but now I’m worried about the spread. Thanks again.
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Dr. Patrick Jones
The term “dead nettle” can refer to several plants in the Lamium genus. One common species is Lamium album, which is often referred to as white dead nettle. Another species is Lamium purpureum, known as red dead nettle. Lamium is a genus in the family Lamiaceae, the mint family. So, no relation to nettles.
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Michelle Koch
Though not related to stinging nettles, purple dead nettle and white dead nettle are also very useful, and also have antihistamine and nutritive properties. Purple dead nettle also has some laxative properties as well.
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Terry Tillman
I made a batch of purple dead nettle pesto that also has some sheep sorrel and cleavers. Not the best pesto I’ve ever had, but then what’s not to like about any pesto? Good to learn about the antihistamine properties of purple dead nettle. I have a ton of it on my property this time of year!
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LaVonne Murphy
I have found this to help relieve the sting from nettles. Break off a stem from the nettle plant and rub the liquid from the stem
on the irritated site.
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Laura Lea Littleton
I was wondering if anyone was familiar with Canadian Wood Nettle. I have some growing nearby, and I understand it has the same properties as Stinging Nettle, but a milder flavor. But any information someone may have would be appreciated!
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Sydnia Ginger Anady
they are one of my favorite plants… I don’t grow them in my yard because they are available so many other places and easy to forage. I have grandguys as well
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