Growing a tree from a tiny seed can feel intimidating, but it's also one of the most rewarding gardening projects. When it comes to the blue elderberry tree (Sambucus nigra L. ssp. cerulea), ...

Growing elderberries is surprisingly easy. Yes, you can buy rooted, potted plants, but they’re incredibly expensive. And yes, you can forage elderflowers and elderberries each year – and, if you don’t ...

I have seen a plant all my life and always considered it a weed. Recently someone told me it was elderflower, and they use it in food and beers. Could you please tell me what it is? — Matt “Weed” is a ...

It is spring and my elder or elderberry tree, Sambucus nigra ssp. cerulea is in full bloom. These beautiful white blooms bring back memories from before I lived in Texas. Growing up, elders were ...

Q: I am planning a permaculture garden on my half-acre lot. I know it’s best to plant fruit trees first. Which fruit trees fare best in this region? I would love apple, peach, plum, cherry and ...