Growing a blue elderberry from seed takes patience, but this rewarding process brings lasting beauty, biodiversity, and a ...

Description: If you have lived on the West Coast for any length of time, you have surely noticed this cheerful native in spring, laden with sprays of cream flowers, striking in full sun. This is the ...

It is spring and my elder or elderberry tree, Sambucus nigra ssp. cerulea is in full bloom. These beautiful white blooms bring back memories from before I lived in Texas. Growing up, elders were ...

Question: Which kinds of elderberries are native to Oregon? Are there horticultural varieties as well? We are considering planting them as a hedge for wildlife on our rural property. Please advise.

Many gardeners tout the advantages of selecting native plants. These plants fit neatly into our microclimates, tend to be drought-tolerant, yet can handle our wet winters and provide food for native ...