tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991176250255791280.post7473431406434002362..comments2023-08-03T05:34:13.626-05:00Comments on Garden for Life: Elderberry EnvySarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04118627729005219622noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991176250255791280.post-43113466704493439182008-08-12T18:08:00.000-05:002008-08-12T18:08:00.000-05:00Thanks for the tip on where to plant. We have kep...Thanks for the tip on where to plant. We have kept them watered this summer, and they are in full sun.<BR/><BR/>Glad to hear that the Johns are working well for you in Oregon. I don't see nearly as many here in northwest Arkansas as in south Arkansas and north Louisiana, but they do grow in the wild, so I'm hoping the named varieties will do well.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04118627729005219622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991176250255791280.post-91154425727783711522008-08-12T09:42:00.000-05:002008-08-12T09:42:00.000-05:00Make sure your elders are in soil that doesn't dry...Make sure your elders are in soil that doesn't dry out for long periods. If you notice they are always near the water table when growing in the wild. They also like full sun.<BR/><BR/>The planting I was given died and afterwards I realized it was the location. It was too dry there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991176250255791280.post-2261397886599737742008-08-11T16:34:00.000-05:002008-08-11T16:34:00.000-05:00Hi,I just wanted to give you a little hope. I plan...Hi,<BR/>I just wanted to give you a little hope. I planted 4 "Adams" elderberry shrubs a few years ago. 3 did fairly well and one went down hard. Thought it was dead and gone. Next Spring it made a comeback. They're hard to kill..at least around here. Oregon has elderberries thick in the wooded areas. I have noticed that the wild ones are a little stronger in color and flavor. I am happy with my Adams, though. Heavy production by about the 3rd or 4th season. Now, I have to invite people to come out and pick them. I make jelly every year and now I have plenty to give away. what an awesome Christmas gift.<BR/><BR/>Good luck from<BR/>Grants Pass, OregonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com