tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post4394342098566315573..comments2023-09-05T16:14:14.154+01:00Comments on Bob's Home For Writing: A-Z 2013 - 'U' Urtica ...Bob Scotneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-46886744032580032682013-04-25T06:42:43.392+01:002013-04-25T06:42:43.392+01:00We had Stinging Nettles here for years but seem to...We had Stinging Nettles here for years but seem to have got rid of them all now. <br />We were told that Stinging Nettle Tea was good for allergies but I never tried to make it. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-76332462063370666822013-04-24T22:15:26.573+01:002013-04-24T22:15:26.573+01:00I can't understand how people manage to pick n...I can't understand how people manage to pick nettles for tea without getting stung. I suspect it's something to do with grasping them!Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-28821395968158601432013-04-24T16:03:57.486+01:002013-04-24T16:03:57.486+01:00I've never seen nettles but maybe I should pla...I've never seen nettles but maybe I should plant some for their beneficial side. They might make a good plant fence.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-87332801030981899532013-04-24T15:05:29.813+01:002013-04-24T15:05:29.813+01:00I've never used nettles either, but they are s...I've never used nettles either, but they are supposed to make wonderful teas and even wines (I have drunk that).<br /><br />I used a non English name for my U recipe today too.<br /><br /><a href="http://henderson-jo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE</a><br />Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-73856386755381175432013-04-24T14:42:26.436+01:002013-04-24T14:42:26.436+01:00Here's my 'snap' message. I like the d...Here's my 'snap' message. I like the details you give on the nettle. Also, that's great about the sting having some use. I always knew there was something good about every cure in nature. ;-)<br />Francene. <br />A - Z Challenge<br />http://francene-wordstitcher.blogspot.co.uk/ <br />Francene Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08298485336064691700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-66509742364856344252013-04-24T13:46:23.837+01:002013-04-24T13:46:23.837+01:00Lovely pictures on your post and enjoyed the poems...Lovely pictures on your post and enjoyed the poems. Very targeted and wonderful idea for posts on the A-Z.Joe Lunieviczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484546087380905437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-4980162451280104432013-04-24T12:27:33.100+01:002013-04-24T12:27:33.100+01:00Strange isn't it, that such an irritating plan...Strange isn't it, that such an irritating plant as the stinging nettle can have so many beneficial effects, too. I've never been brave enough to try picking the tips and cooking them although I believe they are a good source of iron.<br />Annawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03952972062354370535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050717887740211904.post-16398031334588297562013-04-24T09:46:47.597+01:002013-04-24T09:46:47.597+01:00Hi Bob .. I provided the answer to the Wooden spoo...Hi Bob .. I provided the answer to the Wooden spoon scenario - the Mathematical Tripos! Thanks for asking though ...<br /><br />I love these "U"s .. the nettle poem particularly .. I tipped my brother into a nettle patch aiming for the bonfire - no not him! .. to collect some ash probably for the roses .. the wheelbarrow tipped - and screams and yells abounded! Don't they just spring up again .. <br /><br />I relate to gorse and Cornwall .. covered hillsides - gorgeous warming colours when needed - spikes when not!!<br /><br />Glad you're obviously feeling a little better - cheers Hilary<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com