Valerie Easton writes about several different plants for gardens with either great fragrances or great potential for attracting birds, and elderberries are included among the latter.
Entries from December 2007
plants that bring fragrance to a winter porch
December 12th, 2007 · No Comments
Tags: growing & harvesting
how to beat a cold without killing your budget
December 11th, 2007 · No Comments
Their advice? "Switch your strawberry or grape jam to elderberry jam. It’s packed with quercetin, which has antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties and all you’re doing is switching jam." And me with no nearby stores that sell elderberry jam…
Tags: health effects
try elderberry syrup to fight the flu
December 11th, 2007 · No Comments
Another blog/news post on the healing effect of elderberry on the flu. Specifically refers to the brand Sambucol, which seems to be the most prevelant I’ve seen online. It’s either the best extract, or they’re the best marketers, not sure which.
Tags: health effects
wikipedia: arsenic and old lace
December 11th, 2007 · No Comments
Did you know that in the play Arsenic and Old Lace, it was elderberry wine that the elderly Brewster sisters served up to their unsuspecting gentlemanly guests? Poisoned elderberry wine, that is.
Tags: elderberry mentions
elderberry house: estate by the elderberries
December 11th, 2007 · No Comments
This highly acclaimed restaurant in California looks like the absolute lap of luxury. I’d hate to see the prices, but I’d love to see the grounds.
Tags: place names
historic ales of scotland: ebulum black ale
December 10th, 2007 · 2 Comments
A hearty blog post containing a good review of Ebulum Elderberry Black Ale.
Tags: food & drink
nourse farms : elderberry plants
December 9th, 2007 · No Comments
A nursery selling elderberry plants within the US. Includes some good planting and pruning tips.
Tags: growing & harvesting
north american elders and elderberry wines
December 7th, 2007 · 2 Comments
Some basic info on the various types of elderberry, and two recipes for elderberry wine.
Tags: food & drink · recipes
drink packs punch against cancer?
December 7th, 2007 · 3 Comments
The Australian Herald Sun presents a case for an Australian drink called "Blueberry Punch," citing its ability to shrink cancerous tumors. The drink contains blueberry, grape, raspberry and elderberry cordial.
Tags: health effects · news
science daily : the elderberry way to perfect skin
December 7th, 2007 · No Comments
Science News presents a new use for the humble elderberry. My fingers are crossed that it shows to be good for the skin. I’m already taking it for its immune system benefits, so it would be great to know I’m doing something good for the outside too. ![]()
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