Urtica DioicaAs its namesake suggests, stinging nettle can be a nuisance to the unknowing gardener as a simple brush on bare skin can result in an uncomfortable stinging sensation. But the plant has a good defense system for a reason. Stinging Nettle is one of the most nutrient dense plants you could ever find in the wild. It’s rich in protein, iron, vitamin A, C, D, and many more essential minerals.&nbsp;Try these fresh nettles as tea, fried, or in soups and stews. Hand picked to order. Available in 1lb increments. Wholesale inquiries welcome!

Fresh Young Stinging Nettle 

Whaleback Nursery

A small nursery located where the lakes meet the hills in Wabanaki territory/south-central Maine. We grow native trees, shrubs, perennial species, and more using regenerative practices that help the land and species around us. We also forage wild herbs, mushrooms, and more.