I have some elderberry plants. These small trees/shrubs are native to the region and a couple of them seeded themselves in my backyard several years ago. I was delighted to see them full of berries this past weekend as pictured. I read that you can make syrups and jams with them, but I simply hope the birds will enjoy them. The berry has a couple of small seeds inside.
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Wonderful for the birds! Pretty photos, Christine!
They look yummy to me!
Elderberry juice and jelly is very delicious, and full of vitamin c! In spring, when they are flowering, you can use the blooms to make wonderful fritters too! Valerie
wow fritters! You know I think I missed the flowering or didn't notice them, too busy weeding!
yum! they would look pretty in a bouquet, too!
they are lovely, my mum made the syrup and wine, it was very good,
My Gramma used to make wine,Gramps loved it !!
Hugs
What a nice gift from nature, and I like that up close shot so now I can identify it if I ever see one!
How cool that you have them. You know I've never had an elderberry before. :-)
Elderberries were recommended on Dr Oz's show this week for its beneficial properties. Perhaps you should grab some for yourself, too!!
What nice and lovely pics Christine:)
What a coincidence. My sister-in-law was just telling Art the other day that elderberries are good for GERD which he is presently suffering from. I wonder what they taste like. I've never seen anything like that over here.
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