Our garden yesterday. Tall Nettles TALL nettles cover up, as they have done These many springs, the rusty harrow, the plough Long worn out, and the roller made of stone: Only the elm butt tops the nettles now. This corner of the farmyard I like most: As well as any bloom upon a flower I like the dust on the nettles, never lost Except to prove the sweetness of a shower. ~ Edward Thomas ~ Every time we venture out to pick nettles, Sime always goes on about this poem! Anyway, thought I'd share with you the article I've written for next month's Parish Magazine... Our hedgerows are coming alive with food aplenty, but hardly anyone really notices the nettles that surround us, they grow quietly while using their juices to produce a medicine that can bring health. Anaemia, arthritis, rickets, tuberculosis, respiratory diseases, colds, catarrh and lymphatic problems can all benefit from this wonderful wild and free super food. Nettles are rich in ca
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I think tonight is sorted.
Thanks for posting the link. I look forward to hearing what you think of it.
Same for us, we've searched for it several times & found it at last!
The film really confirms to us why we are doing what we do! For anyone thinking of becoming vegan - it will no doubt push them in the right direction... Which is great!
Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!
Kay :)
I loved the Body Ecology film you sent me too, I'm sure I shall be watching it again, there was so much wisdom to take in.
They need to get it out there & give people something to think about!
Kay :)
I'll post some more soon - there's loads out there!
Kay :)
We are very honoured!
Kay :)