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 ...

Put the tart, nutritious elderberry to good use in these elderberry recipes, wine, jelly, and even dumplings. The elderberry is often overlooked today as a supply of good eating, vim and vitality (and ...

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 ...

In 2013, the International Herb Association selected the elderberry as its “Herb of the Year.” Elderberry (genus Sambuca) can be found in nature across most of the globe and has been used by humans ...

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 ...

Elderberry is a fairly common plant in Frederick County, found in stream bottoms and lowland areas that are moderately wet but not swampy. There are nearly 50 species of elderberry, or elder, found ...

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 ...

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