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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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 Posted - Oct 07 2008 : 4:47:47 PM
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I have been reading MJF's idea book and she mentions in there Elderberries for making wine and jelly and I am from the north (michigan) and just have never seen them? Do they only grow in the south? Can I buy elderberry juice for making jelly? Does anyone have any answers for me? Thanks for any info. Beverley
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2008 : 4:57:22 PM
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They grow wild here in the Pacific NW, but I have seen them in seed catalogs. I think they would grow in Michigan, but maybe it gets too cold in the winter. You'd have to find out what zone they grow in. I would google it and I bet you could find out.
Teresa Sue
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2008 : 7:01:58 PM
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They grow wild here in north western Wisconsin. I make elderberry juice, and drink it up when anyone starts to feel cold coming on.
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2008 : 9:24:55 PM
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Elderberries grow wild here, too in zone 4 so, I think they would do fine in Michigan. I have also seen them in seed catalogs, but you'd have to plant a number of bushes to make it worth your while. The berries grow in bunches or umbels but the berries are very small. You can buy elderberry juice, but the last time I checked it was something like $9 for an 8oz bottle. Pretty spendy.
If you want them for cold and flu remedy you have to buy the variety Sambucus "Nigra" which is what grows wild here.
Farmgirl Sister #35
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Oct 08 2008 : 06:39:27 AM
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There is elderberry vineyards in Kansas, I believe that's the same zone as Michigan.
It's terribly expensive to buy the juice. As it's very good for medicinal purposes. I would grow my own.
We actually had elderberry wine for our wedding. We loved it.
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
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suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
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Posted - Oct 08 2008 : 06:42:13 AM
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Oct 08 2008 : 1:05:56 PM
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Thank you everyone for letting me know. I will have to look next spring in the seed catalogs and maybe they will have starter ones. Bev
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Daisydu
Farmgirl in Training
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Becky
Rock Hill
South Carolina
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2008 : 09:09:55 AM
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I lived most of my life in WV. They grew wild there. I haven't seen them yet, here in SC.
Loving a simple life in the country!
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2008 : 11:51:58 AM
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Beverley, I bought my elderberry plants, sambucus nigra variety on Ebay and they are soooo tall now! I am sure I will have tons of elderberries come next year and I can't wait. Look up some herbal recipes for making an elderberry syrup - I have all the makings but have not made it yet! They are excellent for the immune system! Good luck.
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2008 : 2:20:58 PM
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In maryjanes life idea book there is a recipe for elderberry syrup. Thanks for that tip on buying from ebay. I will look there too. never thought of them for live stuff!!!!
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kathy
New Jersey
USA
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Posted - Nov 01 2008 : 06:25:03 AM
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Bev, did you check out the elderberry plants on Ebay? I am thinking of purchasing more, they grow so fast and I just feel a strong attraction to them.
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Farmgirl Sister #59
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Nov 01 2008 : 08:49:44 AM
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I checked them out a little bit. what person do you buy from so I know which one to choose? Bev
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
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jumpingjuliet
True Blue Farmgirl
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becky
oroville
CA
USA
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Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 6:04:03 PM
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I want to order some too. We had them everywhere in PA where I grew up. THey are great mixed with other berries for bumbleberry jam. Whatever berries you hve left in your freezer and throw them in. So yummy! I want to get them and red raspberries. Beware they spread and take over because of birds, at least they do not have thorns.:)
becky
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 6:31:09 PM
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I am going to get some in the spring and get them going!!! They sound great to have.
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kathy
New Jersey
USA
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 8:29:32 PM
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cool!!! thanks
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
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elderberries?
