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Elderberries
Elderberries have been used for millennia in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. Many cultivars make pleasing landscape specimens, and most offer other benefits, too.
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Elderberry for Health and Healing
Elderberry's benefits range from aiding in the reduction of stress, inflammation, influenza symptoms and LDL cholesterol levels to supporting the immune system.
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Elderberries and Elderflowers
Elderberries begin to ripen in late August and hang on the trees through much of September, both a tonic and a comfort as the summer declines and winter approaches.
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Elderberry for Riparian & Wildlife Conservation
Elderberry often grows in riparian zones and aids in the conservation of erosion. It can provide a vital habitat to numerous endangered species.
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Elderberry Jelly Wild Hedgerow Fruits Spread
Elder trees, growing all over the United States, western Asia and Europe, produce indigo black small berry fruits around early autumn that preserve successfully as jelly.
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Can Black Elderberry Extract Prevent Swine Flu?
Recent studies indicate black elderberry extract may compare favorably to Tamiflu in preventing or lessening the severity of swine flu and other flu strains.
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Black Elderberry Syrup Easily Made at Home
Black elderberry is one of many natural healing herbs that has been used for centuries. Black elderberry syrup is an effective flu remedy, and is easy to make at home.
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Blue and Black Winter Berries
Learn about the plants that provide winter interest with blue, purple or black colored berries.
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Sambucus - Elderberries for the Garden
Elderberries in cultivation have come a long way in the last 10 years, even though they've been around just about forever. Come look at some of the fine, new cultivars, read about how to grow them, or ask a question or two about anything you fancy.
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Elder Wisdom and Elderberry Wine
When they told you as a child to listen to your Elders, I think they meant the trees. With such a fascinating history of lore and generations of use, this herbal remedy has a lot to say for itself. Take a moment for a little Elder Wisdom...
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Elderberries
From its antioxidant properties to its reported effectiveness as an arthritis remedy, the common elderberry is one gem of a fruit.
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Herbs for Colds & Flu I: Elderberry
Don't let winter colds & flu get you down! Here are some helpful herbs.
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Thanksgiving at Elderberry Cottage
Elderberry Cottage. A retreat, a play house and a repose for my soul at Thanksgiving...
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Elderberry Plants Versus Japanese Maples
Japanese maples and elderberry plants have heavily dissected leaves and fall interest for the garden. However, Sambucus shrubs tolerate colder winter conditions.
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Is There a Herbal Cure for Swine Flu?
Herbal medicine works on flu in two ways: by building the immune system, and using antiviral herbs. This article looks at the most important antiviral herbs.
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Mother Nature’s Autumn Bounty
The autumn hedgerows are full of wild fruits which can be made into jams, jellies and counrty wines to use during the winter.
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Planning for Perennial Crops - Fruiting Bushes
As with any perennial crop, careful preparation of the growing site is critical to the long-term success of fruiting bushes.
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Herbal Cold Remedy Provides Flu Relief
Looking for an herbal cold remedy? Black elderberry extract, catnip tea, and garlic are only three of the many herbal flu remedies that have been used for centuries.
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Autumn's Berry Trees
Fall brings not just the reds and yellows of turning leaves, but also the bright colors of berries on many common trees.
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Enchanted Elder
The history and uses of the elder
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HEIRLOOM APPLES
There's growing interest in heirloom apples. These antique fruits are bursting with flavor.
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Hedgerow Fruit Harvest for Vitamin C Goodness
The early autumn berry harvest is not only good for eating but health too. Vitamins abound in these plentiful and freely harvested berries and medicinal uses are common.
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More Elder Wisdom (and of course, More Wine!)
As highly valued as Elder has been over many centuries, and with such a wealth of folklore surrounding it's many medicinal benefits, you understand why there had to be a Part II... This is the completion of last week's article on Elder Wisdom.
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Pacific Northwest Flowering Shrubs
Spring brings the blooms of huckleberry, rhododendron and a profusion of other flowering shrubs and small trees in forests from northern California to British Columbia.
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Black and Purple Flowers for the Pond
Use dark flowers in black, brown, and purple to contrast with variegated foliage and light-colored flowers or to complement the colors of moving and still water.
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Black Elder
You can get more than wine from the elderberry!
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In The Eye Of The Beholder
What may be beautiful to one person can be far less to another
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June in the year 2001 - in the hills of Western Australia
A short piece about some of the gardening jobs in June in Western Australia.
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Wight in June
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt puts away his travelling shoes to relax in his own backyard down Rosemary Lane on the Isle of Wight where he enjoys the song of the skylark and summer vegetables from his cottage garden
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Native Shrubs That Can Be Poisonous to Pets
Special care should be taken when planting any of the mentioned shrubs in a landscape, they all have been designated as poisonous to pets.
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Wildlife and Gardens - Part 5
Gardening in Shade - Wildlife and Gardens - Part 5 - Planting for Wildlife
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To "C", Or Not To "C"
Can you "C" yourself increasing it?
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Allelopathic Plants: Lone Killers
Some plants just can't get along with other plants. In fact, they might just be out to kill their neighbors.
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Autumn Seasonal Ideas Decorating Flower Gardens
Fall and winter interest helps decorate a flower garden beyond the growing season. Gardeners can look for plants that contribute autumn ideas to landscape plantings.
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CELEBRATING THE HARVEST
Fall is a festive occasion, a time when we celebrate the harvest. This year, things aren't going well for U-picks and small fruit farms. Like many American farmers, fruit growers are experiencing hard times.
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Colonial America Recipes: Homemade Wines
How apples, ginger, elderberry, cherries and currants were fermented into wine in 19th century America.
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Garden Plants That Attract Birds
Gardeners often choose garden plants that are attractive to birds. Here's a sampling of plants of various types that you might use.
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Growing Herbs and Spices
Herbs are easy to plant, easy to grow, and respond well to benign neglect.
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Halloween Themed Garden Plants
Spooks, magic, ghouls, and black cats. October's All Hallow's Eve can be fun to celebrate in the garden with these Halloween named plants.
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Part II-Minor Fruits for the Home Garden
This continues a series on unusual fruits that are suitable for the home garden.
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September sunlight's precious power
Rich and sweet but somehow plaintive, September's sun summons us to make the best of summer's remaining light. Continuing to get outdoors on a regular basis may be valuable to your health through the winter months. This article provides resources on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
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EDIBLE LANDSCAPES
There are hundreds of edibles you can plant in the borders and flowerbeds throughout your yard. Here they are readily availabe to tickle your palate.
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A Medicinal Herb Garden
A medicinal herb garden was a colonial home remedy necessity. Now, we grow them as much for beauty. Read about a cold remedy, sore throat, & acne remedy etc.
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Grape Adventures in West Virginia
Come to West Virginia where winemakers are creating award-winning wines, and attracting wine lovers all over the state.
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History of Quantity Cooking, Part 2:
Part 2 of the short series of "The History of Quantity Cooking" through the Early Empires to modern day. Research on cooking from the Medieval Days of feasts and how they were conducted.
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Flu Relief
Speed up the recovery process by using alternative influenza remedies such as elderberry extract.
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How To Stay Healthy This Winter
Cold and flu season is here. Everyone dreads getting a cold but how can it be avoided? Here are some easy tips for boosting your immune system all winter long.
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Other Companion Plants That Offer Pest Control
Companion planting for pest control utilizes many different plants and herbs for healthy flower and garden beds, all without the use of insecticides to control pests.
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Wicca Samhain Magic Spells and Rituals
Pagan Wiccan Halloween celebrations mark the descent of darkness, alongside a retreat within for communion with the spiritual realm, and for personal regeneration.
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Planting for Butterflies and Hummingbirds
With the right plants in your yard you can encourage them to stay for a while. Let's look at what it takes...
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