🌿 Episode Overview
In today’s episode, we explore the world of nettle—Urtica, the stinging nettle.
Rising like a quiet warning along forgotten paths, its jagged leaves tremble with a secret fire. Touch it, and it answers not in anger, but in memory—a sharp whisper against the skin that lingers longer than the moment. Yet beneath its sting lives a stubborn grace: roots gripping the earth with quiet resolve, offering healing to those who understand its language.
Nettle is a plant of contradiction—fierce and tender, wild yet purposeful—reminding us that even what wounds can also nourish and restore.
“Nettle is a plant for a witch's tool bag. Drink it, grow it, burn it as incense. May patriarchy fall!”
— Elisabeth Brooke
Our special guest today is a long-time coming—a dear friend and colleague: Alexis from Edible Alchemy.
Together, we dive into fermentation, wild plants, and the many expressions of nettle.
Alexis Goertz is a Berlin-based herbalist, beekeeper, and educator, originally from Winnipeg, Canada. Through her platform Edible Alchemy, she shares her passion for fermentation, foraging, and hands-on experimentation with wild foods.
She hosts workshops, urban foraging tours, and immersive events that celebrate the intersection of art, science, and nature.
Her book 52 Wilde Fermente (52 Wild Ferments) guides readers through a full year of fermenting wild plants. She is currently working on her second book, exploring global fermentation techniques, planned for release in spring 2027.
🔗 Website: http://www.ediblealchemy.co
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ediblealchemy.co
📖 Book: https://shop.ediblealchemy.co/products/book-52-wilde-fermente
Tash
🔗 https://www.avantgardenlife.com
📸 Instagram: @avant.garden.life
Phil
🔗 https://www.hp-phildius.de
📸 Instagram: @power.plants.berlin
📍 Visit our Praxis:
Mommsenstraße 55, 10629 Berlin
Tune in, slow down, and explore the world of mindful plant experimentation with us—one careful step at a time.
🌱 Guest Feature: Alexis Goertz🎙 Hosts🌾 Closing
