The Elderberry Book: Forage, Cultivate, Prepare, Preserve (Homegrown City Life, #8)

by John Moody

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Your go-to guide for everything from cultivation to wine-making with one of humanity's oldest plant friends

Once a staple in homes across the world, and found along every highland, highway, and hedgerow, the forgotten elderberry is making a comeback. Its popularity as medicine is surging, its choice as an edible landscaping plant is growing, and its use for wine-making and crafts is being rediscovered.

Spanning history and geography, The Elderberry Book takes you on an adventure, deepening your appreciation of a plant that has played a crucial role across the world for thousands of years. Through this fun, inspirational, and educational resource, discover:



Elderberry's amazing history
Cultivating and foraging, from the balcony to the backyard
Various traditional food and medicine preparations
Simple wine-making techniques
Traditional crafts and tools.

This is the definitive guide to the many uses of elderberry; no matter where you are, one of humankind's oldest plant friends can provide you with anything from syrup to wine to dyes, and more.
  • ISBN10 1771423080
  • ISBN13 9781771423083
  • Publish Date 24 September 2019
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country CA
  • Imprint New Society Publishers
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 128
  • Language English