Dr. Appleseed's Elderberry Blog
Wild Elderberry Seed: The Need to Grow Our Supply
Posted by Catie Morse onLast year Dr. Appleseed partnered with the California Native Seed Project to begin the process of harvesting wild blue elderberry seeds to grow native seed supply for use in conservation efforts. If you’ve been following our Earth Initiatives then you know about the CA 30x30 initiative, if not you can learn...
Frequently Asked Question: Is Elderberry Right for Children? Guide to Children's Serving Sizes
Posted by Steven Jacobs onThe short answer is "YES!" Every age group can benefit from elderberry extracts and syrups. It's perfect for children, moms, dads, grandparents, teachers, nurses, doctors, travelers, and any folks who have high exposure. Elderberry is your everyday immune system ally! Best taken daily as a part of your health...
Calling all Edible Gardeners: an Introduction to Growing Blue Elderberry
Posted by Catie Morse onDr. Appleseed's Earth Initiatives
Posted by Catie Morse onDr. Appleseed’s is taking care of the plants that take care of us, ensuring supply for generations to come. This is what we call whole ecosystem care. We're participating in the State of California’s 30x30 initiative -- to conserve 30% of California’s lands and coastal waters by 2030. Our...
Elderberry Propagation Series Part 2: Sowing Seed and Germination
Posted by Catie Morse onA particularly challenging plant to grow from seed, we’re working on developing and documenting the best practices for West Coast native elderberry propagation. Typically, favored cultivars of elderberry are propagated via cuttings. This is a reliable method to generate genetically identical plants, however we are looking to promote genetic diversity and...