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Duluth News Tribune: Ask a Master Gardener: As spring weeds emerge, one solution is to eat them Q: I have heard that some of the weeds that come up in yards and gardens can be eaten. Can you tell me which ones I can eat? Any ideas about how to cook them?
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A: As spring arrives, weeds compete for ... Ask a Master Gardener: As spring weeds emerge, one solution is to eat them Though it was once localized to Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa, nettle is now found all over the world. The tall green plant, which resembles mint, is covered in delicate white flowers and tiny hairs. Nettles may look innocent enough, but don't let their daintiness fool you: They sting.
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Wear long pants, sleeves, and gloves when looking for nettles so you don’t get stings. Because they’re best eaten when the leaves are soft and tender, pick them early in the morning in spring. Discover the benefits of stinging nettle—how to harvest, cook, and use nettles for food, tea, medicine, and organic garden fertilizer. Learn foraging stinging nettle with this beginner guide to identification, harvesting, health benefits, and simple ways to cook wild nettles. A guide full of expert advice on everything you need to know about nettles, from prevention and cure, to identification and product recommendations.