Elder berry

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.

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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.

We have had such an amazing summer this year, despite the stresses of great heat and little moisture (until this last week!), or perhaps because of them, the hedgerows are currently heaving with fr…

Some say that elderberry syrup is a great wintertime natural remedy that helps to prevent and ease cold and flu symptoms. It's totally delicious and the foraging is fun too.

This Elderberry Syrup Recipe is one you will want to have in your wellness toolbox to keep you and your family in optimal health.

Making elderberry vinegar is really easy and provides us with remarkably long-term rewards, both in our culinary and apothecary creations.

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