Around 30 years ago a wonderful matriarch in my church brought a pie for one of the socials. She took care of a number of elderberry bushes at home. It was a special pie; I had never heard of ...

Fruits grown in the home landscape always seem to taste better than anything purchased. Even better is something grown in natural surroundings. Elderberry is native to Wisconsin, although few people ...

American elder (Sambucus canadensis) is native to the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. It can be grown as a small tree or a large shrub, ranging from 5 to 12 feet. A profusion of flat-topped clusters of ...

High humidity and afternoon showers create the perfect environment for a multitude of problems for home gardeners. While some are having difficulty with insects and diseases, others seem to be ...

It’s June and the larger-than-your-face, white umbrella-shaped blooms of American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) burst from the greenery, seemingly out of nowhere. Elderflowers are a seasonal joy, ...

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