Elderberry flower

Photo #41/59 of American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis). Caption: credit: Bob Peterson.

elderflower juice recipe

Sambucus Canadensis, elderberry flower closeup. Very fragrant!

Spending time on the country-side is always such a pleasure. I already loved it as a child and the older I get, I cherish it even more. It´s so nice to pick apples, pears and what else just right away from the trees.

Get the recipe for an easy and delicious homemade elderflower syrup and very pretty elderflower-rose petals ice cubes. See more photos here.

Learn all about foraging for elderberries and elderflowers, including identifying, harvesting, look-alikes, and edible and medicinal uses!

Elderberry has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, particularly around Greece, Scandinavia, Portugal, and Morocco. It’s one of the most common medicinal plants in the world and has been used in folk medicine to treat fever and rheumatism, sciatica, infections, and more. Today, elderberry supplements are mainly used to treat cold and flu symptoms. Elderberry refers to several varieties of the Sambucus tree, a flowering plant in the Adoxaceae family. The most common type of…

Elderberry Syrup Master Recipe Makes about 20 oz Flavorful and sweet, elderberry syrup can be added to smoothies, herbal teas, mixed drinks, and fermented sodas, or diluted into hot water or cold sparkling water. For a visually appealing and tasty treat, drizzle this da

Sambucus nigra. The Elder is native throughout the British Isles and can grow to around 9m. It usually flourishes wherever the nitrogen content of the soil is high and does well in rich neglected ground. The plant colonises an area quickly due to its speed of growth. Large instantly recognisable white flower heads appear in early July followed by a mass of small black fruit. The fruit and flowers make excellent wines and jams, as well as Elderflower cordial and are rich in vitamin C.