Elder is the last of the Scottish native trees to flower. In Argyll the flowers are just coming out: you can see buds that have yet to burst in the background. These flowers are the basis for some of our best "Non Timber Forest Products", and it's worth trying elderflower cordial and elderflower sorbet if you get the chance. Reforesting Scotland run a website, http://www.forestharvest.org.uk/ with more information on elder and other NTFPs.
Monday, 8 June 2009
Elder flower
Elder is the last of the Scottish native trees to flower. In Argyll the flowers are just coming out: you can see buds that have yet to burst in the background. These flowers are the basis for some of our best "Non Timber Forest Products", and it's worth trying elderflower cordial and elderflower sorbet if you get the chance. Reforesting Scotland run a website, http://www.forestharvest.org.uk/ with more information on elder and other NTFPs.
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