Elderflowers anyone?

[Hilary B]

Stil haven't managed to get any elderflower yet (it's been too wet when we've had the time) but plenty still in flower (sme still in bud) around here, so maybe.....

[VirginVegGrower]

Bumping this as its that time of year again peeps. I've seen it out and am eyeing it up in places where there is no traffic pollution...don't miss it for your elderflower fizz making!

[dominic10]

I've been in East Dorset for 26 years but can't think where there are any elderflowers. We are into wine making again and I would love to try this. Anyone my way who can point me in the right direction? PS my cousin always used to call elderflowers 'scabs' anyone else call them this?

[chris]

Apparantly they were picked just before the delivery (*shrug*). I think we may dry/freeze them and put 'em in some gooseberry jam!

On the lookout for some further away from a road

I don't bat on about being frugal, I do take care in where we shop though

I'm just eating this jam now. Despite burning some of it, now it's had time to sit in the cupboard for almost a year it's INCREDIBLE. So tasty. Definitely going to make it again

[veggiechicken]

Elderflowers out here too (I've counted the heads Chris and I'll know if any go missing )
Here are some more recipes for you to try Recipes: elder | Hedgerow Harvest | Food for Free | Healthy Eating | Local Food | Community Orchards | Foraging . I'm sure I've eaten elderflowers straight from the bush, like a lollipop. Anyone else do that?

[chris]

VC - there's none that aren't right by busy roads by me.. my plot site has been stripped already. Many in the wenault?

[VirginVegGrower]

Elderflowers out here too (I've counted the heads Chris and I'll know if any go missing )
Here are some more recipes for you to try Recipes: elder | Hedgerow Harvest | Food for Free | Healthy Eating | Local Food | Community Orchards | Foraging . I'm sure I've eaten elderflowers straight from the bush, like a lollipop. Anyone else do that?

You can dip them in a batter and fry like a courgette flower. I've had them that way.

[VirginVegGrower]

VC - there's none that aren't right by busy roads by me.. my plot site has been stripped already. Many in the wenault?

If you come over I'll take you for a walk through the farm to get some, but they have to be picked on a sunny day.

[veggiechicken]

VC - there's none that aren't right by busy roads by me.. my plot site has been stripped already. Many in the wenault?

Sure to be though I haven't been over there in the last few days. Let me know when you want to go for a walk in the woods!! I'll show you the best bits!!

You can dip them in a batter and fry like a courgette flower. I've had them that way.

Done that too, sprinkled with icing sugar.........

[chris]

If you come over I'll take you for a walk through the farm to get some, but they have to be picked on a sunny day.

I'm stuck in a bit of a rut - off to Ferryside Sat -> Tues, back in Caerphilly weds, then up to Derby Thurs - Sat/Sunday!

Would like to meet you though, and have a nose at your tunnel

I've a mad rush to sort my stuff out before we go so my neighbours can collect eggs/check on chooks. Beans to plant before I go too, argh !

VC, yes it'd be good to be shown the best spots in the woods

[veggiechicken]

Have I missed something Chris? You don't need to go to Ferryside for my GH 'cos I'll be there this weekend!

[VirginVegGrower]

I'm stuck in a bit of a rut - off to Ferryside Sat -> Tues, back in Caerphilly weds, then up to Derby Thurs - Sat/Sunday!

Would like to meet you though, and have a nose at your tunnel

I've a mad rush to sort my stuff out before we go so my neighbours can collect eggs/check on chooks. Beans to plant before I go too, argh !

VC, yes it'd be good to be sown the best spots in the woods

Will leave it with you - we are not going anywhere I don't think...

[Farmer_Gyles]

got LOADS of elderflowers here .... mostly on the top of the 30ft tree ....
will have a few gallons of elderflower wine started this weekend ..... might do some cordial too ....
i don't fancy champagne tho ....

[chris]

Have I missed something Chris? You don't need to go to Ferryside for my GH 'cos I'll be there this weekend!

Is your place in Ferryside? We're going to my MILs caravan there!

[veggiechicken]

Seriously, Chris? Ferryside Carms?? Is it at the Three Rivers or the Big Caravan Site towards Kidwelly?