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Since stinging nettles hurt when you touch them, you might be slightly alarmed by the notion of making stinging nettle tea. But when soaked in water or cooked, the leaves of the nettle plant lose their stinging chemicals, allowing them to be safely used for culinary or medicinal purposes. read more
Growing mint is easy and rewarding, and because mint plant care is so minimal and effortless, it can be done in almost any setting. read more
Avocados have become incredibly popular, whether spread on toast, made into guacamole, or chopped into fresh salads. But did you know that you can grow an avocado tree from the avocado pit? We'll show you how. read more
Widely known for its role in baking and seasonal foods, what people often don’t know is that ginger is packed full with nutrients. Utopia outlines the uses and health benefits of this golden root and some of its most popular recipes here. read more
Edamame beans are soybeans harvested before becoming fully mature. Utopia will show you what counts when it comes to buying edamame, nutrition, how to grow it yourself and how to prepare a simple recipe here. read more