Elder Plant
How to Make Elderberry Syrup
A video demonstration on making the popular Elderberry Syrup.
Elderberry Syrup Recipe
I like making syrups because once you do the prep work you have a herbal mixture that you can take everyday for weeks. Syrups are a great preparation for kids. Actually the same holds true for adults. I use honey…
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Elderberries Harvesting: Two Methods
Its a little early this year but the elderberries are ready to harvest. Pick the ripe berries. The bushes are heavy with the berries. I dry the berries in my electric dehydrator . I have a large dehydrator that has…
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My Elderberry Story
I tried growing elderberry bushes at my house for years. Sometimes the bushes would do very well for several years then just die. I tried planting many different varieties. I made sure I got them from a local nursery who…
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Elder Confusion
People have been slightly confused about the misinformation about Elder. It has come to my attention that elderberries are being given a bad rap on social media. I hear about cytoline response etc.etc. Please search out the scientific paper that…
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