No doubt a weed that all of us are familiar with, the Stinging Nettle is a very common sight here in Ireland.  With its jagged leaf, tall spears and crawling habits it can be a nightmare for gardeners and farmers alike. Here is just a little about this nuisance plant and also some surprising benefits that you may not have known about;   Firstly the sting; The sting of the nettle is made up of hundreds of small silica tubes that when touched or brushed against break off into sharp s...