NETTLES
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NETTLES

Denise Dunne

Do you have a favourite weed? If I was forced to pick one, I think I would have to choose nettles. My garden is full of nettles, and probably unlike most people, instead of trying to eliminate them, I actually encourage them. In fact I have come up with a strimming regime that ensures I…

CLEAVERS
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CLEAVERS

Denise Dunne

When I feel an infection coming on, which in my case often starts with swollen glands in my neck, the first plant I always reach for is cleavers. Depending on the season, I will use it to make a juice from the fresh young leaves and stems, or a tea from the dried leaves. Swollen…