Dr. Appleseed's Elderberry Blog

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.

     Every year I am just blown away by the elderberries growing in the wild. They are so beautiful! Harvest is absolutely my favorite and most cherished experience of the year, every year. I go out into the Cascade mountains with my fabulous small crew and we harvest away...

We want to empower our community to engage with the natural world and nurture more wild elderberry populations to provide pollinators, birds, and animals with food and shelter. So we present the first in our series of short video DIY classes: How to Plant Elderries! Whether you're new to planting, or a seasoned...