Woodland Woman

There's a lot of conflicting advice when it comes to warding off biting insects. We'll try almost anything to avoid being a meal, but what actually works? And, what can we learn about biting insects that helps us avoid them?

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has a bad reputation for leaving terrible stings on unsuspecting hikers who brush up against it. Despite its sting, nettle is an edible, medicinal, and all-around useful plant!