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This recipe from Modern Christian Homestead for Elderberry Twirls looks simple, and while specifically referred to as a Christmas tradition, looks like a good fruity alternative to cookies. I need to redouble my efforts to find a place in Austin that sells elderberry jam...

Virtual Farmgirl is the blog of a suburban working mom daydreaming of becoming a real farmgirl. This link isn't to anything about elderberries specifically, but the blog rather inspires me, as it features lots of thoughts on healthy eating and living. As a full-time working mom, sometimes it seems like it would be impossible to grow your own foods or always eat natural and organic, so sometimes it's nice to be reminded that it could be done if I really decided to.

Raintree Nursery sells several different varieties of elderberry plants, all available for order. Sambucus canadensis, or the American elder, is the one most suited for the Texas climate. Or is it? I should do some research on the Mexican elder, since we're so close to the border, before I decide.

Two great pages here, showing closeup photos of the blue and red elderberry plants. The blue elderberry, one of the subsets of Sambucus nigra, is edible, while the red elderberry, or Sambucus racemosa, has been said by many people to have trace poisons in it, and is not to be eaten! Looking at the photos I can see differences in the shape of the flower clusters, but I don't think I'd trust myself to tell them apart that way. The bright red of the berries looks unmistakeable, though.

Murphy Orchard's Elderberry Jam, made (in their own words) from teeny-tiny elderberries. I actually started to order a half-pint, but stopped when I discovered it was almost $9 to ship to Texas. I really need to find me a farmers market.

Oregon features at least 40 flats (a aptly named geographical feature meaning an area with little to no relief), one of which is Elderberry Flats, a popular hunting camp on the banks of the West Fork Evans Creek. I can't find any posts anywhere to explain whether or not there are actually any elderberries there, but I like the name! Here are a couple photos. Anyone have any more?

A Sacramento news article about the Elderberry Longhorn Beetle, which thrives only on elderberries, and has been fighting its way off the endangered species list, where it ended up due to widespread landscaping and removal of elderberry bushes.

An absolutely beautiful post featuring gorgeous photos of dishes with elderberries, as well as the berries themselves. Also includes a recipe, with photos, for elderberry syrup.

This article discusses a new herbal weight loss pill including elderberry extract, which it says will stimulate fat cells, leading to calming cravings and speeding up metabolism. In all my reading on elderberries, this is the first I've heard of that...

I've never heard this song, and I really like Elton John. Interesting the things you find...