It is spring, and my elder or elderberry tree, Sambucus nigra ssp. cerulea, is in full bloom. These beautiful white blooms ...

Shrubs are the backbone of a brilliantly blooming garden. While most folks just reach for flowers to inject colour, foliage can steal the show – and for far longer. From rich reds to zesty yellows, ...

Think in layers. Maximize your planting by filling every level of the garden, from soil to canopy, including vertical trellises. Containers filled with annuals are the easiest entry point for ...

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, as we search for natural ways to strengthen our bodies, we often overlook the ...

In the rush of daily life, as we search for natural ways to strengthen the body, we often overlook the treasures growing ...

Where to source elderberry Why propagate? Seeds or Cuttings? Propagation Methods Seed propagation Hardwood cuttings References Blue elderberry is a wild plant no clonally propagated cultivars exist ...

Elderberry is a dark purple berry that grows on the European or black elder tree, also known as the Sambucus nigra plant. It is a rich source of antioxidants known as anthocyanins and is often used to ...

And the fact that this dark purple berry from the European elder (Sambucus nigra) tree is still used today, is a testament to its favorable properties. The potential and research-backed benefits ...