I grew up foraging berries with my Cherokee mother. She made elderberry jelly which I never liked. When I learned how high in vitamin C it was, I foraged some by the side of a country road and went home and made a tincture. Wow! It’s better than the expensive hard bitter supplement I was trying to choke down every day -I had chronic sinus problems and the tincture fixed that! 👍🏼

@Chocoholiclady66

Жыл бұрын

My grandmother made into jelly too but she combined the elderberries with blueberries. It was yummy!

@mawhoyia

Жыл бұрын

Hi truthseeker! I am too a truth seeker always.

@robinmcbride1501

Жыл бұрын

I love your health story and now we can all spread the love amen sister! Robin in NC USA

Stacy you should plant them behind the bee hive along the fence row. They would provide shade and a wind break in summer for the hives and I am sure the bees would love the flowers.

@rialtoave25

2 жыл бұрын

That's an awesome and great 👍 idea and that will be pure elderberry Honey 🍯 yeah !!! and make a video 📸 too . Love your videos !!!

@connienelson3162

Жыл бұрын

Elderberry honey would be so wonderful!

@johncoccia607

Жыл бұрын

Great idea 💡 👍

@bonniemullen4990

Жыл бұрын

Good idea 👍💡

@sojourner5915

Жыл бұрын

I bet Elderberry Honey is aahhhhmazing!!

It’s safe for animals too. I have a 21 year old cat who had a sinus infection and I gave him a drop of elderberry in the morning and one at night and after a week he was more healthy before he got sick. ❤

@jenniferibarra7737

Жыл бұрын

Even for dogs ?

This is the first time I've heard that American Elderberry has no cyanide vs European Elderberry. Time to do some research on this! Links to info would be much appreciated 😄

@vinlago

11 ай бұрын

There's also sambucus canadensis (canadian). IDK how to identify one vs the other but some are red, blue/purple or black. I believe black is sambucus nigra (European).

@princessportia4375

9 ай бұрын

I think he said American elderberry has a lot less cyanide, than European elderberries, not that it does not have any....

I make elderberry products for my farmers market business. Last year, I started making elderberry chutney. Customers loved it and came back for more! 💜

@EdStaniszewski

Жыл бұрын

Hi, i would love to make elderberry chutney. Can you send me the recipe please?

Last year when my wife and I were picking our elderberries one of the branches broke off. We decided to try and propagate some of the broken branch. We did the cuttings and boy did they take off. I later planted them and can't wait to see how they are doing right now. Thanks for this information on how to use our elderberries in more ways than just jelly. I plan on trying these and especially the ones with honey since we are also beekeepers. Thanks again for a great video.

I started my day today with a cup of elderberry tea, then i saw this. :)

About a year and a half ago we made some Elderberry Syrup (Elderberry, honey, clove, ginger). I diluted it down to a specific gravity of about 1.100, added yeast, and turned it into wine. After bottling it, we stored it in a nice dark place and forgot about it until about a month ago. Absolutely the best wine we've ever made. Full bodied, fantastic flavor. We're down to one bottle and I'm regretting not having started another batch or two.

We grow Elderberries in Ireland 🍀💚🍀💚🍀💚🍀

I wish you guys would bring out several volumes of books covering everything from building a home to preserving elderberries. They'd be popular I reckon! :)

@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY

2 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned

@urbanpioneer5326

Жыл бұрын

Or DVD video series.

Terry's great , Thank You for having him fun today learn this 🎉

I've gotten so many berries from my Elderberry plants that I had to make juice from them to free up space in my freezer! I canned about 9 quarts and can make things with the juice any time I want.

Elderberry is one of the medicines I use for my mast cell disease. I'm growing my own now, so this video is perfectly timed as they just arrived as bare roots in the mail!

@bkdill51

2 жыл бұрын

Where did you purchase from?

@jtharp9265

2 жыл бұрын

Where did you purchase from please ? Ive been looking and they are hard to find , My oldest son 36 told me about it last year as his friends wife makes jelly from theirs but they live in Oklahoma, we are in Texas, Id appreciate anyone telling me where to buy Elderberry plants, roots etc ...to plant . Our farmers market there is a farmer who sells the juice a quart for $40 . He said take a tablespoon a day an it would last a month .... God bless us all . We all need this . Mrs Josette Tharp Montgomery County , Texas 🙏🏻

@chelleb3055

2 жыл бұрын

@@bkdill51 Stark Bros is where I purchased mine from. I have them in a root bucket and they are already sprouting. Will plant them in late May or early June.

@chelleb3055

2 жыл бұрын

@@jtharp9265 I ordered them from Stark Bros. I can't wait to grow my own, it's been a lifesaver for me along with quercetin.

@tracycrider7778

2 жыл бұрын

That’s where I got mine

I have an elderberry that’s going to produce fruit this year so this was very timely for me. Thank you. BTW. I was watching a KZread about the Amish community and they showed a picture of Doug! lol x

I like how he gives back up history on the elderberry that is so important to learn

@nanc2762

Жыл бұрын

I look forward to making the chutney.

@ditavalerio615

Жыл бұрын

@@nanc2762 hopefully yours come in nicely for you!

I learned so much about American Elderberries in the first 10 minutes that I went straight to River Hills Harvest site and ordered cuttings and a elderberry honey kit. thank you so much for sharing so much good information and for being such a joy to watch.😊

Elderberry is true medicine. Great stuff. I personally feel the flower tincture is stronger than berry syrup though. However the syrup is plenty effective. Super easy to grow and highly recommend growing or wild crafting your own. It grows wild in mass all over my state of Florida. Look for moist areas.

Hello Doug and Stacy, I've been watching your videos for a very long time. I just love you guys. Your experiences make me a better homesteader. I have many acres and loving every inch of it. Thank you for passing along the knowledge you have learned about your animals and your land. They are very valuable experiences. Much love from Central Wisconsin 🥰👋💕

@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY

2 жыл бұрын

❤

I live in Maine, is the recommendation of cutting the plants to the ground annually apply to all climates? Thanks, love your videos Doug and Stacy!

This is so timely! I just discovered that the shrubs that have been annoying me for years are American Elderberries! I did a 180 real quick. I spent about an hour clearing out all of the dead cane and only left the live ones but now I know I can go through and cut them down to the ground and they'll grow! It's February here too. Like I said, perfect timing! Thank you!

We got 5 trees started this year and I'm amazed at how fast they are growing!

@jennifergrimes4927

Жыл бұрын

Where did you buy your trees? Trying to get started but don't know where the best place to purchase would be.

@sophiabultena6781

Жыл бұрын

@@jennifergrimes4927 I got mine off of etsy. Let me see if I can find the seller! They were the healthiest trees I've ever bought!

@christinegeorge8232

Жыл бұрын

I live in MI, looking for anyone else that is growing Elderberry. Might be interested in bartering or just buying if their selling.

@wendycol8354

Жыл бұрын

@@christinegeorge8232 i just ordered some cuttings on Etsy. They were quite reasonable and I found one with free shipping.

I got elderberry starts from River Hills Harvest and now every year I harvest and make my own elderberry syrup.

@TripleBRanch

2 жыл бұрын

When did you order your starts from them? I’m sure there’s a season they do all the cuttings. The only thing available right now is a pack of 100 and I certainly do not need that many.

Elderberry is the favorite snack for all my birds! So glad I ordered starts from Terry!

My dad made elderberry blossom as well as elderberry wine every year. 5 gallons each. Wonderful unique flavors. I continue that tradition today. For medicinal use only of course.

@susyarmstrong6470

Жыл бұрын

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@motherboard424

Жыл бұрын

Wine sounds appropriate. In a pie too bitter.

@cherryshyne29

Жыл бұрын

How may I both purchase this and learn to make this as well ?

@teresasugden466

Жыл бұрын

I just started my first batch of elderberry wine. I was wondering if you had a gummy substance in the must whenever you racked it off. I've made cranberry, blackberry, concord, reisling, and kit wines before, but 1st time for elderberry.

@seventh_adam4410

26 күн бұрын

recipe?

This is such a cool idea. So many benefits, and here in the Midwest so easy to grow. And you can make money. Thanks Stacy. So nice to see you hosting him on your channel again passing on his message. God bless you.

@RattledEditor

2 жыл бұрын

would u pls outline WHY this is a good thing/so many benefits? half in and zero reasons why they are good...just commercials to endure hoping it will be stated clearly. well, i guess it is time for my own research. the title said everything you need to know but not all of us are growers, know what tinctures are for or "so many other benefits" ergh. I saw a jar for $20 organic and had hope to know what it is used for ....

@sharoncaldwell2204

2 жыл бұрын

Elderberry is used medicinally in cough and cold compounds, even commercially. They have a great amount of antioxidants. When I have winter colds I drink elderberries with colloidial silver. It is worth extra research. I am sure mentioning too much medical info gets the you tuber in trouble and possibly demonitized.

@RattledEditor

2 жыл бұрын

@@sharoncaldwell2204 thank you for taking the time to reply. You are appreciated! I expected more detail like the benefits and applications (metal removal from jab, for instance, was clearly stated) of Bentonite clay, is all. I get it. I'll look elsewhere before I plunk down $20. :D

@ccrbonline1752

2 жыл бұрын

@@RattledEditor Check out her original video on Elderberry. Tons of great info.

@RattledEditor

2 жыл бұрын

@@ccrbonline1752 thank you soo much. Someone mentioned it within 5 mins of meeting him (Elderberry) and now you pointing it out...that'd be the 4th time it's come up. ring ring. clue phone! :D

I am glad to have found him through an earlier video where you were outside at a table talking to him. I got to see you touring the fields, bringing harvest in, watching the separator work, and placing cleaned berries into buckets. Terry also showcased his products, one of which was elderberry jelly! I thought to myself, now, would this be good as my grandmother used to make from her berries? I placed an order and received it fairly quickly! Ohhh my! It was hard to believe it! Just like my grandmother's jelly! I cried with happiness! Try some, you will be surprised! Also ordered juice. Kept me well all winter! Little goes a long way. Thanks for having him show ideas for his newest products!

@riverhillsharvest2412

2 жыл бұрын

Our jelly is made from my grandmas recipe. We think it’s the best anywhere.

@richhahn2443

2 жыл бұрын

My mom used to make jelly and elderberry pie. I prefer elderberry pie over any other berry pie.

@donaldmiller8629

2 жыл бұрын

@@richhahn2443 , Elderberry pie is one of my favorites. It's right up there with lemon pie.

@dianadougherty1082

2 жыл бұрын

I have been trying to find that earlier video but no luck. Can you send the link for that please?

@darlenehiner8719

Жыл бұрын

@@dianadougherty1082 yes I would like to see that older video also.

This is the most comprehensive video about growing and using elderberry I have seen yet!

@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY

2 жыл бұрын

Make sure and share it and thumbs up

Just found your channel not long ago. I'm in Missouri too. I'm really surprised to see how many content creators for homesteading are in Missouri. I think that's awesome! I've always wanted to try elderberry growing and now feel more confident doing it. Thanks a bunch!

My whole family watch you we sit together and share your wealth of knowledge and love ❤️

@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome We bring families together ❤

I found this very informative and it being so easy to plant, a win for sure for my future herb garden. One thing I want to know Stacy, where did you get your overalls. So cute!

This is one of the best programs you have done. Terry know his stuff. I appreciate the ones you did with him. Have a great night tonight and a great day tomorrow.

I PURCHASED these branches from this company! They are wonderful!!

Love elderberries. The flowers, leaves and berries are all medicinal.

@lovetaikolovelife9794

Жыл бұрын

All I can see online is how leaves and stems are poisonous if too much consumed 🤔

Don't stop teaching Stacy and Doug! Most every video you make that I get to watch, teaches me a new nugget or two. Thanks Terry!

I didn't know there was an American and a European elderberry variety. I was told that one had to cook elderberries first due to what they explained as a toxin (pre-cyanide), so glad that's only with the European variety so will go with the American. Thank you Stacy for all the great information! :)

I ordered my elderberry for spring planting. Thank you for all you do.

I didn’t realize I should cut down so far! Awesome info!!!

Here On The Farm Got Hundreds Of Elderberries Growing...Some Wild & Some In Strategic Rows Along My Fence Line...Outside The Many Great Things To Use Them For....The Most "Coveted" Of Them All Is Elderberry Honey....Mixed In With The Other Multiple Types Of Berries For The Honey Bees To Get Creative With....Amazing Gift Like Other....Great Video Stacy.

Doug and Stacy, great video. Thanks for having Terry on.

I was so excited the spring to discover I have three elderberry bushes on my property. Can’t wait to harvest them.

My cousin makes great home made Elderberry wine

What a perfect name for a powerful and wise berry 💪

We’ve been cooking the berries for years believed they were toxic otherwise! Who knew!??? Thanks AGAIN to Doug and Stacy!!! Blessings on you all!

I knew elderberries were good in many ways but I've learned so much more since viewing y'all's videos. They're worth (y'all's videos) every minute. Thanks for taking the time and effort to make them. It's appreciated and y'all are too!

We look forward to growing elderberry on our homestead. This is our first spring, so we may already have some here in Central Idaho. Also, I like to add elderberries in a second fermentation of my kombucha. yum

@diannamc367

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds great!

@scottgraham8026

Жыл бұрын

I'm over by Elko ,Nv. I wanta as where did you get your elderberry starters from ? Thank you

Elderberry grows wild in the southeast. It grew in my front yard in Alabama I had one “tree” and it gave me a whole dishpan of berry clusters just one large wild bush! I found them growing wild in Florida last year and I went Berry picking crazy and made two & half gallons of Concentrated juice. It keeps very well.

@kumarravi2266

2 жыл бұрын

thinking of planting , Are they poisonous, ive heard some things.. just making sure. any response will be helpful

@garybrinker4522

Жыл бұрын

Wild here in Eastern Nebraska Platte river valley..

I live in So. Illinois, Elderberry grows everywhere. Thanks for the new ideas.

I grow and preserve my Elderberries. Love them!

I just got a bunch cuttings from River Hills to grow at our new homestead in Missouri! So excited to get started

We made elderberry “juice” from dried elderberries and mixed with healing teas last Fall when we fought off some serious coughs & colds. We would drink some several times per day. Great to hear about the American elderberry!

Cut the bunches of ripe berries from the bush and put them in a plastic bag. Then put them in the freezer. Once frozen, thrash the frozen berries from the cut bunches like so many BB's. they will be soft when they thaw so work quickly to get them into a container before they fully thaw.

We just planted our elderberries! Can’t wait!

Love all your garden videos Stacey! Please keep making them ❤❤❤❤

This was literally one of my favorite videos. So informative and so very enjoyable. Thank you

AWESOME AND GREAT VISIT WITH STACY AND MR. NINJA! THNX SO MUCH FOR SHARING . . .

This was a great educational tutorial. I can hardly wait to get started. You're the best!

Finally got this plant last year at a local plant swap meet and so looking forward to putting them around the barn! Such great info on them being good for the animals as well 🥰 This was such an informative video! Thank you for sharing! 🙌🏼

I just bought some Adam's Elderberries from Terry because of one of the first videos you did with him. So excited to learn more 😊

I love it when you teach about foraging

Great video. Love seeing Terry. So glad he will be back at the homesteading life conference this year. ❤️

So glad that are plant-like that can be utilized for several things. Thanks for sharing this video and your guests also.

We have the wild ones growing in my yard and woods and the chickens spend all day when they are ripe eating them. The plants are so thick that they make good predator protection too.

This is amazing. I cannot wait to get mine started.

Can't wait to work the elderberries! Thank you for the information!

I always keep an eye out for them when they bloom wild here in Indiana. I love watching them start to fruit and ripen. Love making wine and jelly with berries. But I've learned so many other things to make with them watching your channel! Hope to be able to have a place to grow my own eventually. Thanks for all this wonderful info. I must admit Terry's berry shaker system would make processing them soooo much easier and less time consuming.

🇺🇸🙋‍♀️🐴🍃 Omgosh I've been dreaming of having an Elderberry business, since your last video about this!

This was my first episode to watch on your newly discovered channel. Excellent information. I'll be joining you for more for sure. Thank you.

Love love love this !!!!! I’m planting my ordered elderberry sticks this week🤗

Planted my Elderberries, can't wait to see how they do here in Southeast Alaska.

@jeanninesbeans

2 жыл бұрын

Julie, do you have american? I also live in se ak and i have red elderberries

Fantastic and Very timely! I have american elderberries coming next week. I have a little creek/ ditch along one side of the property that needs something to help hold the soil and create a hedge row.

I never knew this much about elderberries. Thank you!

Yay. This is so good to know. We just planted 2 cuttings so am really excited now to know the possibilities. Blessings.

Thank you for another great video, Mr. Photographer 😁 These recipes are priceless. Thank you for sharing with us. Best wishes 💐💙💙

Enjoyed this video, filled with a lot of good information…. Thank You.

I just pruned and planted mine! Thanks for the reminder!

Thank-you for sharing this with us!

Oh!!! I’m so excited for this! I have 9 elderberry cuttings I bought from RiverHills and they are thriving already! Would LOVE to learn more about them!!

Excellent, thank you both! I have been purchasing and giving my family elderberry for years but now cannot wait to make my own! What a gift for sure.

I just bought their monthly package. So good

That is really good to know about the chickens and the elderberries. Thank you.

We love ya Stacy! Thank you Terry! We currently are growing elderberries that someone gave us for free on marketplace

Thank you Terry and Stacy for educating me on Elderberries and all the health benefits; and then sharing some recipes, 🌈🙏🥰

just bought my first 2 elderberry bushes. im so excited to start using them well.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Terry! Looking forward to experiencing the benefits of elderberries..

OMG! Just doing some ground work on starting an elderberry crop here in Tasmania. This has been informative, and you guys have so much passion for what you do. Thank you so much 💚💫

Well....i just want to say thank you for all of the great information. It has been so much fun working on so many of your neat ideas. I LOVE your fermented ketchup! Keep up the great videos and God bless!

I love you how teach us, and I love Stacy’s passionate about living healthy.

Wow! I knew elderberries we're good for us. I learned so much more.

I have been buying elderberry shots at the store. I have never seen or even heard of elderberry until recently. Hopefully, I can find some and get it to grow here in Northern Michigan.

Thank you Stacy . Thank you Terry. Stacy, I enjoy all your videos Sharing is caring. I get excited to see your new videos. I'm in Northern Ontario, Canada. I hope I find some elderberry. I can hardly wait. Stacy , your wonderful. 👩‍🌾🌻🤗

Super excited about this video! Just saw an elderberry video for you guys from 2(?) years ago and now I'm super excited about buying trees!

Love it. This format for videos is my fav, thanks for sharing!

Just went out and pruned my elderberries to start new ones. Thank you for all of this information. Love the recipes!

So good to see Terry, my kids are looking for our Florida elderberries on their property. They plan to trade with another farmer in their area, if they don’t have them. We do see them growing wild.

I love elderberry and thank you so much for showing me new ways to use it!

Thank you Doug and Stacy for sharing great knowledge with us!! You guys are neat people! Many blessings

I have wild elderberry on my property and never knew how to use them. I also wasn’t aware that the American one don’t need to be cooked. Thank you for this information. I can’t wait for them to make this year.

You guys have been such a blessing y'all got me fermenting, kefir, kambucha and elderberries in a week thank you may you be blessed

very, excellent, love this channel, doug and stacey

I actually thought about start growing elder berry today and this video pop up! Thank you guys!!!