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Post by braided-rug on Mar 4, 2006 20:18:30 GMT 10
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Post by braided-rug on May 17, 2006 17:12:20 GMT 10
"NAME: Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) DESCRIPTION: A deciduous tree or many-suckered shrub to 4m with attractive, serrated, pinnate leaves and heads of lacy, cream flowers in summer/early autumn. (The plant may not lose all its leaves in tropical climates.) The flowers are followed by shiny, purple-black berries. ORIGIN: Europe CULTIVATION: Plant in a sunny or semi-shaded position in moist, compost-enriched soil. Hardwood cuttings can be taken in August or tip cuttings in November. Suckers can also be dug up and transplanted. Water well. USES: The flowers are used to add flavour to jams and jellies and in desserts. The berries are also used in jams and jellies and to make elderberry wine. An infusion of the flowers makes a tea that was used to treat colds and flu. The infusion was also used to soothe sore eyes and for cosmetic purposes. The leaves and berries are used in various medicines and ointments." www.global-garden.com.auwww.global-garden.com.au/gardenherbs2.htm |
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Post by braided-rug on May 17, 2006 17:32:00 GMT 10
"HUCKLEBERRY FUN After the success of my second year's crop, I found myself with enough berries on hand to try some preservation techniques. I found that the fruit freezes quite well if it's first simmered for 15 minutes, then sweetened with about 1/3 cup of sugar per quart of berries, and packed into containers. I prefer to can my surplus, however, and that process is simplicity itself! Just spoon the raw berries into quart jars, add 1/3 cup of sugar to each, and pour in boiling water, leaving one-half inch of headspace. Then process the jars in a hotwater bath for 20 minutes. All in all, garden huckleberries have a lot going for them. They're easy to raise (they'll actually reseed themselves in some areas) ... each plant can be expected to produce enough fruit for a pie ... and they yield ripe berries within 80 days or so after planting. What better remedy could there be for the slowgrowing-fruit-tree blues?" From: www.motherearthnews.com/library/1983_March_April/Garden_Huckleberrieswww.extension.umn.edu/yardandgarden/ygbriefs/h201huckleberry.htmlThey look alot like a plant that comes up in our river silt here. |
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Post by braided-rug on May 17, 2006 17:40:38 GMT 10
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