Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is native to eastern North America, commonly found growing in open fields, thickets, fence rows, and along roadsides. Elderberry has pinnate leaves with toothed leaflets. Large flat clusters of small white flowers are evident by early summer, followed by large clusters of round purple-black fruit in late summer and fall. The fruits are […]
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Growing Elderberries in the Garden
Posted by Hugh on December 2nd, 2011
Posted in acidic soil, Aggressive grower, Bee Favorite, Butterflies, compost, Disease prone, Elderberry (Sambucus), Fruits & Vegetables, Native Plant, Ornamental fruit, Pruning, Root suckering, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, watering tips 
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Posted by Hugh on December 1st, 2011
Gardeners in Southern Appalachian region (USDA zones 6 and 7) can now grow seedless table grapes. “The quality of the new table grape varieties is terrific, rivaling those we currently buy at our local supermarkets from California”, according to Dr. David Lockwood, Universities of Tennessee and Georgia Extension Fruit Specialist. Eastern table grapes are hybrids of […]
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