The tale most associated with the stinging nettle plant is the Brothers Grimm’s fairy tale The Six Swans. It’s a well-known tale of magic and love that has inspired countless re-tellings. I particularly enjoyed Juliet Marillier’s adaptation “Daughter of the Forest”. Add to your library
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve wanted to make myself a garment of plant fiber that I grew, processed, spun, and wove myself. Comes from reading fairy-tales from a young age, I guess. Which is why it’s always been nettles that I wanted to make it of. A robe of nettles would give me an unbroken connection to my… Continue Reading…
