Be Nice to Nettles Week

“Stingers are a vital part of growing up, giving us one of the most painful early memories of close contact with nature.

It is much later in life that most of us realise just how valuable they are, especially for some of our most beautiful wild creatures.

Without stinging nettles, peacock, small tortoiseshell and red admiral butterflies would have nowhere to lay their eggs, so do please find a space for nettles somewhere in your neighbourhood.”

Professor Chris Baines
Environmentalist and Broadcaster

Nettle Week Activities

Want to do something during Be Nice to Nettles Week? Take a look at some of the suggestions below

	Create your own nettle patch Want to watch caterpillars in your own garden, or have a supply for spring greens? Here's some tips to create the perfect nettle patch.
	Lady Ridley's Nettle Soup Why not try this tasty springtime recipe. Just remember to take the gloves!
	Garden nettle patch survey Have you got your own nettle patch? Why not tell us about your patch.
	Making nettle manure Do you love gardening? Are your houseplants precious? Why not make them a nutritious nettle leaf tonic. Best of all it's free!
	Comma butterfly survey Tell us if you see any Comma butterflies in your garden this year.