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 ...

Taking root along the roadside and growing out of ditches all around the Lowcountry, the American elderberry (sambucus nigra or sambucus canadensis), stands tall with its showy white lace ...

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The American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a native deciduous shrub that can be found growing wild along roadsides, in fence rows and in moist meadows. In home gardens, it works best in a ...

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 ...

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 ...

I have seen a plant all my life and always considered it a weed. Recently someone told me it was elderflower, and they use it in food and beers. Could you please tell me what it is? — Matt “Weed” is a ...

QUESTION: I have seen this thing all of my life (see photos) and always considered it a weed. Recently someone told me it was elderflower, and they use it in food and beers. Could you please tell me ...