Stinging nettles. They may not jump to mind when thinking about what to wear. However, nettle fibres have a storied history of use in the textiles industry. We are speaking with Gillian Edom, oral historian, nettle historian and author who has worked with the plant for many years and delved deep into the practices, stories, folklore, and future of this ubiquitous plant.

In this conversation, Gillian and Miles talk about our relationships to value; of culture, biodiversity, and truth, the stories of historical nettle use (including its use in World Wars), the processes which you can undertake to prepare nettles for weaving and the importance of free, accessible and reliable information. Don't get stung, listen in!