04/08/2023
Are you dreaming of nettle?
My podcast guest this week is also a nettle lover!
Elise Higley from Oshala Farms ( ) joined me this week to share all the amazing benefits that nettle has to offer. She also shared what it takes to grow herbs commercially. From finding the right location to the hard work of growing, harvesting, processing the harvest, fulfilling orders, stewarding the land… there are so many details to juggle! I came away from this episode with even more respect for herb farmers than I already had. I hope you’ll enjoy this peek into running a successful herb farm, too!
Elise also shared her simple yet powerful recipe for Nettle Spring Tonic Vinegar. Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is one of those herbs that people grow to love and crave, even if they’re not initially drawn to the taste. I loved discussing the gifts of this nutrient-dense herb with Elise! Who couldn’t benefit from an herbal ally that:
► Is deeply nourishing, strengthening, and energizing – an herbal tonic you can enjoy every day (and that your body will thank you for)
► Can provide support to folks who suffer from seasonal allergies
► Supports kidney health
► and more
This episode is full of tips and ideas you can borrow like:
► Best practices for growing medicinal herbs (whether you use this to inspire your own garden or as a springboard for asking questions when you’re sourcing herbs to purchase)
► Possible herbs to blend with nettle when making infusions (and how they complement nettle)
► Various ways to work with both fresh and dried nettle leaf
► How to grow stinging nettle in your own garden
It’s a nettle love fest just in time for the season!
Click the following link to listen in and grab your free recipe printout: https://bit.ly/3KcR7iO
Botanical illustrations by Tatiana Ruskova
