1·It was in a corner that he lay, among weeds and nettles.
他躺在一个角落里，周围都是野草和荨麻。
2·Believe it or not, nettles are fussy about where they grow - in fact, they need a soil rich in phosphates and nitrogen to really thrive.
信不信由你，荨麻对它们生长的土壤很挑剔。事实上，它们的繁荣生长需要富含磷酸盐和氮的土壤。
3·For best results, make sure the nettles are thoroughly mixed with lots of different materials - dry, wet, soft and woody - because they can become a bit slimy on their own.
为达到最佳状态，你要确保荨麻和各种不同的物质完全混合。如干质的、湿质的、软质的、木质的——它们自身会变得有点黏黏的。
4·All you need for the perfect brew is nettles, sugar, water, yeast, an orange and a lemon and cream of tartar.
酿一杯完美的啤酒需要的只有荨麻叶、糖、纯净水、酵母、一个橙子、一个柠檬和塔塔粉。
5·For a simple side dish, they're best steamed for about five minutes. This preserves nettles' nutritional content and stops them cooking down too much.
作为一道简单的配菜，荨麻蒸五分钟左右足以，这样在保持它的营养成分的基础上又不至于烹饪过头。