Plants

Brown’s daughter Oonagh wearing his nettle dress, seven years in the making

Nature

Incredible story behind man who created a dress out of nettles

Allan Brown's fascination with nettles led to him trying to make a wearable garment from the versatile plant

Horror plantlife

Top 5 Books featuring carnivorous plants, chosen by Natasha Calder

Gardening

In defence of buddleja, blossom of the concrete jungle

Support our vendors with a subscription

For each subscription to the magazine, we’ll provide a vendor with a reusable water bottle, making it easier for them to access cold water on hot days.

Subscribe

Plants

Incredible story behind man who created a dress out of nettles

Top 5 Books featuring carnivorous plants, chosen by Natasha Calder

In defence of buddleja, blossom of the concrete jungle

Unlock exclusive access to the Big Issue

Sign up to get insider stories, advice, and a first look at how we’re working to end poverty in the UK.

Support our vendors with a subscription