The tour focused on California native trees and the flowers blooming in the gardens on the early February morning. Featured trees were Valley Oaks, Desert Willow, and Bue Elderberry.

"I grew up drinking juice made from them." Gardener makes disappointing realization about beloved fruit plant: 'Would also be a possible federal crime' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Planting native perennials can improve a local ecosystem, strengthening any garden. This list of New York-native perennials ...

Have you ever noticed everyone seems to be sick in February? That’s not just your perception. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control, for more than 40 years, February has proven ...

Elderberry has been a go-to for people looking to give their immune system a boost around cold and flu season, thanks to the antioxidants found in the plant’s berries. But new research points to ...

Elderberry juice, a dark purple berry with a rich history in traditional medicine, has long been revered for its immune-boosting properties. But emerging research suggests that this humble fruit ...

Fun fact: elderflower, which is used in the popular liqueur St. Germain, comes from the same Sambucus nigra plant—but unlike elderberry, elderflower isn’t known to be nutrient-dense.

In case you’re not familiar with it, elderberry is a dark purple berry from the black elder tree. It’s been used in folk medicine for years, largely to treat colds and the flu, according to ...

Health experts recommend the consumption of elderberry juice, made of dark purple berries growing on elder trees. The juice has several medicinal uses and is considered to elevate one's ...