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Old 24-03-2008, 06:43 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Elderberry hedge - O.T.

Jeff Layman writes
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"Mr X" wrote in message
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Well I'm not much of a gardener but I thought Id get a quick screen
from elderberry and I love elderberry juice. I would be interested
in any better suggestions. I just need a bit of fast growing privacy
in my tiny gardern.

What do you do with elderberry juice, aside from mashing them to make
wine? How do you process elderberries?


They make good, if somewhat strangely flavoured, jam.

Rather a high pip to fruit level - better strained to make a jelly.

Also good instead of blackberries with apples for pies and crumbles
etc.
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Kay