There was a time when I felt that I did not fit or belong in the modern world. It felt too fast, too destructive, and too selfish, with little thought or planning for the future of our grandchildren. I could see how disconnected we had become from nature and from everything I hold dear. I longed to return to something real, grounding, and healing. That is when the humble nettle found me, and Nettle Revolution began to take root.
For many, nettles are seen as a nuisance. To me, they became a teacher. They taught me that what appears to sting at first can hold powerful medicine within. Nettles showed me resilience, strength, and the quiet beauty of nature’s design. They grounded me when life felt uncertain and reminded me that healing often begins with the simplest things.
I created Nettle Revolution to change the way people see this incredible plant. It is my mission to raise awareness of the many gifts the nettle offers as a source of nourishment, fibre, and natural medicine. Through weaving, workshops, and well-being practices, I share how nettles can support body, mind, and spirit.
And it is not just about the nettle plant. The nettle is profoundly symbolic and metaphorical of our relationship with the natural world, our very breath depending on it. When we honour nature, we honour life itself.
Nettle Revolution is about more than a plant. It is about rediscovering our relationship with nature, taking time to breathe, and finding balance in a world that often feels overwhelming. It is about transforming what we once dismissed into something beautiful and beneficial.
Through my work, I want to encourage others to slow down, look closely, and see nature as a partner in healing. My woven textiles, nettle balms, and infusions are all made with this intention, to remind us that comfort, creativity, and care can grow from what we find right outside our door.
I created Nettle Revolution as both a personal journey and a legacy. It is a way to pass on the wisdom of the land to my grandchildren and to everyone who feels called to reconnect with nature’s gentle power. Nettles have taken me on a path of resilience, creativity, and renewal. I believe they can do the same for all of us.
🌿 Join me in taking the sting out of nettles and discovering their healing gifts.
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