This is true. They truly are misunderstood plants. Not for certain, but
I believe they are hosts for some butterflies. Some people complain
about a stinging nettle. I tell them to id it and don't go near it if it
bothers them. Like snakes, leave them alone and they'll be fine and so
will oneself.

Alan Gould wrote: =


I would be interested to know more about the project you are doing with=

nettles. They are a very valuable and much underestimated plant which
when properly used can be very beneficial to gardening. See urg FAQ at:=

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http://www.nugget.demon.co.uk/MetaFAQ/nettle.html

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