In article , BoyPete
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Kay wrote:
In article , BoyPete
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..............that might be useful. Around my sweetcorn, I sowed two
packets of wild flower seeds to brighten things up. They grew well,
and very thickly. This morning, my son 'lost' a ball in them. After
some poking around, I saw it, and plunged my hand it to retrieve it.
Did you know they include nettles in 'wild flowers'??

I doubt that very much. The annual nettle seeds freely, and appears in
all sorts of places. Just because you've planted wildflower seeds
doesn't prevent the seeds that are already around in your garden from
germinating.

About 15 or so stings. A very liberal
application of Anthisan has kept the pain and swelling to a minimum.
Lesson learnt!

Next lesson: it's not just the wildflower patch where nettle seedlings
may appear. Be careful wherever you plunge your hand.

I hear what you say, but my garden is very small.........no nettles, not
ever. 6ft wall all round. With respect, I'm totally convinced the nettles
(3 of them) came in the seeds. I've lived here 12 years, and never seen a
nettle.

They won't have been a deliberate addition to the wild flower mixture.
--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"