Known nowadays for their immunity-enhancing properties and high levels of antioxidants, elderberries have long been a tasty ingredient in pies, jellies, and wines. And types with purple or variegated ...

Growing American elderberry plants, also called American elder, is easy to do in most parts of the country. Native to North America, this large flowering and fruitful shrub attracts bees, butterflies, ...

HARTSBURG — In a small packing shed in the southern Boone County town of Hartsburg, the staff of River Hills Harvest fills orders for Missouri elderberry products. From this little facility in the ...

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), ...

Foraging for or growing elderberry is simple in many climates. Learn how to cook elderberries safely and about the best method for canning elderberry juice. Elderberry. Some praise it; others caution ...

Elderberry products have long been a popular crop in Europe. But even though the American elderberry is native to Missouri and can be sustainably grown, it's taken decades of research and market ...

Plant an elderberry bush in full sun or partial shade, and be prepared for it to lure tons of wildlife. Give this highly adaptable shrub plenty of room to spread and grow. This luxurious shrub ...

Elderberries, a small, dark berry, is native to the Ozarks. It’s long been touted as a folk medicine remedy for cold and flu. (Photo by Kaitlyn McConnell) The elderberry’s small size stands in ...