Gabriola basket, full of nettlesThese are the nettles I harvested in the woods today; they’re in my amazing Gabriola basket. It’s a Gabriola basket because it was hand-made on the island by a local artist — and with local materials, too! The handles are made of blackberry vines, I think.

This basket is perfect for collecting nettles, mushrooms, and whatnot. And also for bringing in veggies from the garden.