Articles related to "Sambucus"
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.
elder • elderberry • elderberries • sambucus • nigra
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.
elder • elderberry • elderberries • sambucus • nigra
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.
what are elderberry plants • japanese maple ideas • what are sambucus shrubs • what is acer palmatum • plants with fall interest
Japanese maples and elderberry plants have heavily dissected leaves and fall interest for the garden. However, Sambucus shrubs tolerate colder winter conditions.
what are elderberry plants • japanese maple ideas • what are sambucus shrubs • what is acer palmatum • plants with fall interest
Black Lace Sambucus
With the way the winds blow in Kansas, I'm wondering if I should have skipped the Japanese laceleaf maple and planted a Black Lace Sambucus.
black lace sambucus • proven winners • sambucus nigra 'eva' • black foliage • pink floweres
With the way the winds blow in Kansas, I'm wondering if I should have skipped the Japanese laceleaf maple and planted a Black Lace Sambucus.
black lace sambucus • proven winners • sambucus nigra 'eva' • black foliage • pink floweres
Elder, the anti-viral herb.
Elder, Sambucus niger, Druids' hedge tree and healing herb, provides dye, jam, witches' wands and herb tea to stop virus influenza in its tracks.
elder • sambucus niger • herb • influenza • antivirus
Elder, Sambucus niger, Druids' hedge tree and healing herb, provides dye, jam, witches' wands and herb tea to stop virus influenza in its tracks.
elder • sambucus niger • herb • influenza • antivirus
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.
elderflower • elderberry • sambucus • elderberry rob • anemia
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.
elderflower • elderberry • sambucus • elderberry rob • anemia
Enchanted Elder
The history and uses of the elder
elder • elderberry • elderberries • sambucus • elderflower
The history and uses of the elder
elder • elderberry • elderberries • sambucus • elderflower
The Darkest Trees and Shrubs
There are two shrubs that have leaves that are more black than anything - and several more in dark colors deep enough to work as if they were ebony colored.
black shrubs • burgundy shrubs • purple shrubs • red trees • red foliage
There are two shrubs that have leaves that are more black than anything - and several more in dark colors deep enough to work as if they were ebony colored.
black shrubs • burgundy shrubs • purple shrubs • red trees • red foliage
The Garden Vanishes!
Spring brings a bounty of pleasant surprises - and one not so pleasant one. When I raked back the mulch, and the leaves that had drifted over my favorite little garden I found - much to my dismay - that it was gone! The culprits? Voles.
sambucus • bulbs • foliage • grasses • hakonechloa
Spring brings a bounty of pleasant surprises - and one not so pleasant one. When I raked back the mulch, and the leaves that had drifted over my favorite little garden I found - much to my dismay - that it was gone! The culprits? Voles.
sambucus • bulbs • foliage • grasses • hakonechloa
Adding Drama to the Landscape
Take your garden from ordinary to extraordinary using these four easy techniques.
dramatic gardens • interesting gardens • garden design • landscape design • bold foliage.black plants
Take your garden from ordinary to extraordinary using these four easy techniques.
dramatic gardens • interesting gardens • garden design • landscape design • bold foliage.black plants
Blue and Black Winter Berries
Learn about the plants that provide winter interest with blue, purple or black colored berries.
winter berries • winter berry • winter interest with berries • plants with berries • serviceberry
Learn about the plants that provide winter interest with blue, purple or black colored berries.
winter berries • winter berry • winter interest with berries • plants with berries • serviceberry
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.
themed garden plants • halloween plants • all hallows eve • theme plantings • october 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.
themed garden plants • halloween plants • all hallows eve • theme plantings • october plants
LEWIS AND CLARK PLANTS, PART II
Celebrate the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition by planting some of these fine native fruits.
lewis and clark expedition • blue elderberry • sambucus caerulea • edible landscape • butterfly gardens
Celebrate the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition by planting some of these fine native fruits.
lewis and clark expedition • blue elderberry • sambucus caerulea • edible landscape • butterfly gardens
Off-Season Dreaming, or, To Cuddle With Catalogs – Part III
The second half of a baker's dozen of the author's favorite catalogs and associated web sites.
plant delights nursery • juniper level botanic gardens • tony avent • hosta • bluestone perennials
The second half of a baker's dozen of the author's favorite catalogs and associated web sites.
plant delights nursery • juniper level botanic gardens • tony avent • hosta • bluestone perennials
Online Nurseries 2001 - Avant Gardens
Avant Gardens focus on growing unusual plants ranging from alpines through perennials to woody plants. They also have a marvelous selection of annuals and tender perennials, perfect for creating the lush, tropical look so popular today. There are lots of photos, so please be patient while the page loads for you.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Avant Gardens focus on growing unusual plants ranging from alpines through perennials to woody plants. They also have a marvelous selection of annuals and tender perennials, perfect for creating the lush, tropical look so popular today. There are lots of photos, so please be patient while the page loads for you.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Plant Families: Caprifoliaceae and Caryophyllaceae
Honeysuckles and Pinks, two Families with a reputation.
plant families: caprifoliaceae and caryophyllaceae • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Honeysuckles and Pinks, two Families with a reputation.
plant families: caprifoliaceae and caryophyllaceae • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Shrubs as the Start Point in Garden Design
In garden designs, evergreen and flowering shrubs, in their huge variety, offer an ideal backdrop for other garden plants. Many can give year round colour and interest.
shrubs • garden plants • garden design • garden shrubs • flowering shrubs
In garden designs, evergreen and flowering shrubs, in their huge variety, offer an ideal backdrop for other garden plants. Many can give year round colour and interest.
shrubs • garden plants • garden design • garden shrubs • flowering shrubs
Trees and Shrubs with Golden Leaves
Trees and shrubs with gold foliage create a look of sunshine dappled amidst the more common greenery in the garden. And there are many to choose from.
gold foliage • golden foliage • yellow foliage • yellow leaves • gold leaves
Trees and shrubs with gold foliage create a look of sunshine dappled amidst the more common greenery in the garden. And there are many to choose from.
gold foliage • golden foliage • yellow foliage • yellow leaves • gold leaves
Wildlife and Gardens - Part 5
Gardening in Shade - Wildlife and Gardens - Part 5 - Planting for Wildlife
wildlife • planting for wildlife • fruit • pome • drupe
Gardening in Shade - Wildlife and Gardens - Part 5 - Planting for Wildlife
wildlife • planting for wildlife • fruit • pome • drupe
The Best Trees and Shrubs for Fruits or Berries
Berried plants are one of the glories of the garden in autumn and winter. At a time of year when flowers are in short supply many woody plants display attractive fruits.
the best trees and shrubs for fruits and berries • the pick of the top autumn and winter fruiting woo • a selection of the best shrubs for autumn/winter b • some of the best trees which bear fruit in autumn • berried plants
Berried plants are one of the glories of the garden in autumn and winter. At a time of year when flowers are in short supply many woody plants display attractive fruits.
the best trees and shrubs for fruits and berries • the pick of the top autumn and winter fruiting woo • a selection of the best shrubs for autumn/winter b • some of the best trees which bear fruit in autumn • berried plants
Time in the Garden Doesn't Count as Time
They claim that time began in a garden. I beg to differ. Time doesn't even exist in the garden.
They claim that time began in a garden. I beg to differ. Time doesn't even exist in the garden.
The Propagator's Calendar - Part 1
A guide to when to propagate your plants
propagation • propagation manuals • plant propagation • british seasonal planting • cuttings
A guide to when to propagate your plants
propagation • propagation manuals • plant propagation • british seasonal planting • cuttings
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.
pacific northwest flowering shrubs • wildflowers • rhododendron • pacific dogwood • red elderberry
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.
pacific northwest flowering shrubs • wildflowers • rhododendron • pacific dogwood • red elderberry
Deciduous Flowering Shrubs - Part 3
Old-fashioned plants are survivors. In most cases, they're the plants who require very little from the gardener to keep on growing, thriving and blooming. It's for the very features that are denigrated by the plant snob set that I value some of the old-fashioned plants I grow, among them is Weigela.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Old-fashioned plants are survivors. In most cases, they're the plants who require very little from the gardener to keep on growing, thriving and blooming. It's for the very features that are denigrated by the plant snob set that I value some of the old-fashioned plants I grow, among them is Weigela.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Color in the Garden
Everyone has different views and desires when it comes to color. Many landscape designers and garden architects prefer foliage color over flowering garden plants.
color in the garden • japanese maple trees • how to design a garden • how to landscape a garden • trees for fall color
Everyone has different views and desires when it comes to color. Many landscape designers and garden architects prefer foliage color over flowering garden plants.
color in the garden • japanese maple trees • how to design a garden • how to landscape a garden • trees for fall color
Druids, Saints and Trees
Niall Mac Coitir assembles folklore of native Irish trees in his book "Irish Trees: Myths, Legends & Folklore." Trees of druids, saints and common folk await our discovery.
folklore of irish trees • trees in ireland • irish trees • irish folklore • niall mac coitir
Niall Mac Coitir assembles folklore of native Irish trees in his book "Irish Trees: Myths, Legends & Folklore." Trees of druids, saints and common folk await our discovery.
folklore of irish trees • trees in ireland • irish trees • irish folklore • niall mac coitir
Herbs for Allergies and Sinus Problems
A number of time-tested herbs provide significant relief for allergy sufferers. Used alone or in combinations, herbs target many common allergy and sinus symptoms.
herbs • allergies • sinus • congestion • headache
A number of time-tested herbs provide significant relief for allergy sufferers. Used alone or in combinations, herbs target many common allergy and sinus symptoms.
herbs • allergies • sinus • congestion • headache
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.
native shrubs • toxic native shrubs • shrubs that are poisonous to pets • pet care • toxic 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.
native shrubs • toxic native shrubs • shrubs that are poisonous to pets • pet care • toxic to pets
Proactive Measures for Flu Prevention
Regardless of what the media reports (SARS, avian flu, swine flu) as the "disaster of the year," good health habits year round build immunity for cold and flu season.
flu prevention • preventing colds • preventing flu • echinacea • prevent the flu
Regardless of what the media reports (SARS, avian flu, swine flu) as the "disaster of the year," good health habits year round build immunity for cold and flu season.
flu prevention • preventing colds • preventing flu • echinacea • prevent the flu
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.
elderberry • dogwood • rowan • holly • hawthorn
Fall brings not just the reds and yellows of turning leaves, but also the bright colors of berries on many common trees.
elderberry • dogwood • rowan • holly • hawthorn
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.
black flowers • the black flower • brown flowers • purple flowers • contrast flowers
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.
black flowers • the black flower • brown flowers • purple flowers • contrast flowers
Black Elder
There are many wonderful uses for the black elder berries and flowers. The flowers should be harvested as the plant begins to blossom. The black elder berries contain fruit acids, vitamins B1 and C and folic acid, as well as essential oils. And the flowers contain a great deal of calcium and flavonoids.
black elder • herbs • plants • teas
There are many wonderful uses for the black elder berries and flowers. The flowers should be harvested as the plant begins to blossom. The black elder berries contain fruit acids, vitamins B1 and C and folic acid, as well as essential oils. And the flowers contain a great deal of calcium and flavonoids.
black elder • herbs • plants • teas
Cooking with Flowers by Jekka McVicar
Author of Jekka's Complete Herb Book, Jekka McVicar presented a rereleased book on cooking with flowers in 2003. Here's a dip into the coverage and currency of the book.
jekka mcvicar author • cooking with flowers • edible flowers • edible gardens • preserving and eating flowers
Author of Jekka's Complete Herb Book, Jekka McVicar presented a rereleased book on cooking with flowers in 2003. Here's a dip into the coverage and currency of the book.
jekka mcvicar author • cooking with flowers • edible flowers • edible gardens • preserving and eating flowers
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.
elderberries health benefits • medicinal uses of elderberries • useful parts of elderberries • landscaping with elderberries • are elderberries edible
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.
elderberries health benefits • medicinal uses of elderberries • useful parts of elderberries • landscaping with elderberries • are elderberries edible
Elderberries
From its antioxidant properties to its reported effectiveness as an arthritis remedy, the common elderberry is one gem of a fruit.
elderberry • antioxidant • wine • arthritis • flu
From its antioxidant properties to its reported effectiveness as an arthritis remedy, the common elderberry is one gem of a fruit.
elderberry • antioxidant • wine • arthritis • flu
Herbs for Colds & Flu I: Elderberry
Don't let winter colds & flu get you down! Here are some helpful herbs.
herbs • herbs for colds • herbs for flu • flu • cold cures
Don't let winter colds & flu get you down! Here are some helpful herbs.
herbs • herbs for colds • herbs for flu • flu • cold cures
Italian Liqueurs
Many Italians love to have a liqueur after dinner - so which one should you choose?
italian liqueurs • grappa • limoncello • sambuca • strega
Many Italians love to have a liqueur after dinner - so which one should you choose?
italian liqueurs • grappa • limoncello • sambuca • strega
Low-Water-Use Desert Trees
Here are some evergreen and deciduous trees suitable for some desert gardens.
desert plants • desert • low-water-use trees • evergreen • deciduous
Here are some evergreen and deciduous trees suitable for some desert gardens.
desert plants • desert • low-water-use trees • evergreen • deciduous
Rodgersia
Rodgersias, what they are, what they're really good at doing, how to grow them, and great links.
rodgersia • growing • varieties • water-loving plants
Rodgersias, what they are, what they're really good at doing, how to grow them, and great links.
rodgersia • growing • varieties • water-loving plants
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.
black elderberry extract • prevent swine flu • natural flu protection • natural flu treatment • natural remedies for 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.
black elderberry extract • prevent swine flu • natural flu protection • natural flu treatment • natural remedies for flu
Postcard from the Backyard
One of my major goals in this topic area is to encourage gardeners to discuss what they are doing in their gardens and to share information and experience. With that in mind I will send you occasional 'postcards' from the backyard to let you know what I am up to in my garden and to stimulate discussion on what you are doing in yours.
native plants • gardens • ecosystems
One of my major goals in this topic area is to encourage gardeners to discuss what they are doing in their gardens and to share information and experience. With that in mind I will send you occasional 'postcards' from the backyard to let you know what I am up to in my garden and to stimulate discussion on what you are doing in yours.
native plants • gardens • ecosystems
Spring Seedlings Produce Succulent Summer Snacks
Growing plants to feed to primates.
primates • plants
Growing plants to feed to primates.
primates • plants
An apple memory day
One beautiful September morning I went looking for elderberries but found apples. The beauty of that day has shown me how memories provide balance in times of crisis.
elderberry • elderberries • apples • applesauce • memory
One beautiful September morning I went looking for elderberries but found apples. The beauty of that day has shown me how memories provide balance in times of crisis.
elderberry • elderberries • apples • applesauce • memory
Flowering Shrubs
Long blooming flowering shrubs and their care
flowering • shrub • flower • long • blooming
Long blooming flowering shrubs and their care
flowering • shrub • flower • long • blooming
Fragrant Shrubs
Planning ahead yields highly-perfumed results.
fragrance • fragrant • shrubs • aromatic • scent
Planning ahead yields highly-perfumed results.
fragrance • fragrant • shrubs • aromatic • scent
Growing Boundaries
Ways to define your yard with living and growing plants.
vines • climbers • fence • wall • hedge
Ways to define your yard with living and growing plants.
vines • climbers • fence • wall • hedge
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.
h1n1 elderberry • h1n1 swine flu elderberry cure • swine flu cure • swine flu natural cure • swine flu vitamins
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.
h1n1 elderberry • h1n1 swine flu elderberry cure • swine flu cure • swine flu natural cure • swine flu vitamins
Walnut Trees and Soil Toxicity
Black Walnut trees exude a toxin that can make growing plants underneath them difficult. Learn what plants will in this article.
walnut • soil • toxic • juglans • nigra
Black Walnut trees exude a toxin that can make growing plants underneath them difficult. Learn what plants will in this article.
walnut • soil • toxic • juglans • nigra
Black Elder
You can get more than wine from the elderberry!
black elder • elderberry • medicinal plants • garden pharmacy • green pharmacy
You can get more than wine from the elderberry!
black elder • elderberry • medicinal plants • garden pharmacy • green pharmacy
Clearing Woods - Shrubs - Part 3 - Honeysuckle
Lonicera maackii, the tallest and largest of the shrubby honeysuckles appears here and there in my USDA zone 7 woodland.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Lonicera maackii, the tallest and largest of the shrubby honeysuckles appears here and there in my USDA zone 7 woodland.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
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...
herb • herbal • herbalist • herbalism • elder
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...
herb • herbal • herbalist • herbalism • elder
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