06/09/2026
๐ Elderberry Harvest Time
The hedgerows are full with clusters of dark, glossy elderberries, one of autumn's most recognisable gifts.
For generations, elderberries have been gathered and transformed into syrups, oxymels, tinctures and cordials to support wellbeing through the colder months.
I love this time of year because it reminds us that nature provides many of the ingredients we need to create a simple home apothecary.
If you decide to harvest elderberries yourself, be sure to leave plenty for wildlife and only take what you need.
Have you spotted elderberries in your local hedgerows yet?
๐ A herbalist in every home.