How to harvest elderberries

Have you been told that elderberries are poisonous? There are several reasons confusion about the safety of elderberries persists. Here's what to know about using elderberries safely. #foraging #elderberry | elderberries | medicinal plants | foraging tips |

Elderberries are somewhat of a superfood that has been forgotten over time in Europe. As more exotic fruits and berries have gotten space in our supermarkets we forgot that we have one of the most healthy and versatile berries here at home. The elderberry is packed with anti-oxidants, bioflavonoids, vitamin C, A and B - as well as large amounts of amino acids. In fact - a small spoon of elderberry jelly or jam on your toast in the morning covers most of your daily need of vitamin C. In…

We show you how to grow elderberry plants and when to harvest ripe berries from your own garden. Elderflowers and elderberry fruit are both edible and are high in antioxidants, vitamin C, and perfect for making healthy elderberry syrup for ice cream. #howto #harvest #elderberries

When are Elderberries ripe and ready to harvest? If making your own Elderberry Pie or Wine is on your bucket list, knowing when elderberries are ripe and ready to harvest is an important detail! The trick to a successful harvest is being able to identify fully ripe berries, and harvesting only those. Typically, elderbe

This elderberry cordial recipe is the best way to preserve elderberries and turn them into a refreshing drink or drizzle for dessert.

For my zone 7A northern Virginia garden, elderberries are ripe around the end of July and beginning of August. The birds like elderberries, too, and while I don’t mind sharing a few, I definitely don’t want to lose my entire harvest. Therefore, I like to keep an eye on my ripening berries in mid-to-late-July and get out there to do my harvesting as soon as those berries turn dark purpley-black. Click to learn how to dry them to store them all winter.

Freezing elderberries is a great way to preserve fresh elderberries. When are wild elderberries ready to harvest? Find out when to harvest elderberries,

Elderberry wine is the perfect way to use elderberries, and their flavor comes through beautifully in this homemade beverage. Use honey to make elderberry mead instead.

Learn how to make homemade elderberry syrup using fresh (or dried) elderberries and honey.

If you're lucky enough to have access to fresh elderberries, you won the flu season lottery! Elderberries are packed with lots of antioxidants and vitamins that will help to boost the immune system of your