Well, actually, have for perhaps 37 years--as I put in two cultivars of Sambucus Canadensis when we first were gardening here. Used them chiefly for wine. Tend to make elderflower champagne (like a barely alcoholic fizzy lemony drink). And put in more cultivars 3 years ago. Made elderberry syrup and liqueur in '23. Last spring, getting h…
Well, actually, have for perhaps 37 years--as I put in two cultivars of Sambucus Canadensis when we first were gardening here. Used them chiefly for wine. Tend to make elderflower champagne (like a barely alcoholic fizzy lemony drink). And put in more cultivars 3 years ago. Made elderberry syrup and liqueur in '23. Last spring, getting hold of the European Nigra was a new opportunity. I've moved to thinking that if a plant doesn't provide food, I don't want to give it yard room.
Well, actually, have for perhaps 37 years--as I put in two cultivars of Sambucus Canadensis when we first were gardening here. Used them chiefly for wine. Tend to make elderflower champagne (like a barely alcoholic fizzy lemony drink). And put in more cultivars 3 years ago. Made elderberry syrup and liqueur in '23. Last spring, getting hold of the European Nigra was a new opportunity. I've moved to thinking that if a plant doesn't provide food, I don't want to give it yard room.