Dr. Appleseed's Elderberry Blog

A 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...

The elder plant is one of the most widely used health-supporting botanicals in the world. While elderberries have only recently gained attention from the mainstream medical community for their usefulness in promoting resilience and maintaining good health, this herbal ally has long been part of the human story. Considered a longevity...

      A 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...

What makes elderberry so special to me? Fifteen years ago I was foraging in the Cascade mountains when I came upon a wild orchard. “Wild” because it was far out there and “orchard” because it was a high density, and beautifully abundant elderberry region that a human may (or may...

Dr. Appleseed's has gone organic!        After hundreds of hours of forms, documentation paperwork, training videos, filing requirements, and inspections we officially have a new line of CCOF certified organic elderberry goodness! This means that all the ingredients in our black elderberry extracts, syrups, and upcoming shrubs are certified...