Elderflower plant

Simple & delicious using foraged flowers easily found in late May to mid-June, plus lemons, an orange, sugar & water. Dilute with sparkling water, soda water, lemonade, or use in puddings & ice-creams.Should keep at least a month in the fridge.

Get the recipe for an easy and delicious homemade elderflower syrup and very pretty elderflower-rose petals ice cubes. See more photos here.

Enjoy the subtle yet distinctive flavor of elderflowers in these creative and delicious elderflower recipes: liqueur, soda, wine, mead, salves, soap, & more!

June 5th - Pretty elder flower (Sambucus nigra)

Once mature, elderberry hedges provide dense cover, perfect for wind screening or privacy screening, and lots of elderberries. There's magic in the humble umbels of elderberries, for the fruit are perfect for making an immune-boosting tonic.

Here is an assortment of elderflower recipes to try yourself. Like us, we hope you find the flower an alluring early-summer resource!

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Learn how to grow elderberries and enjoy fruits rich in antioxidants in the first year. Many elderberry cultivars, including the European (Sambucus nigra) and American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), are all easy to grow in your own backyard. #planting #elderberries #where

Discover the delicate flavor of elderflower, the trendy floral bloom featured in Meghan Markle's wedding cake. Learn how to use it at home!