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Why You Can’t Eat Raw Elderberries (and How to Enjoy Them Safely)

Why You Can’t Eat Raw Elderberries (and How to Enjoy Them Safely) Elderberries are a powerhouse fruit—packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, and immune-boosting properties. They’re a favorite for homemade jams, syrups, and even wine. But if you’re growing elderberries for the first time, you may be surprised to learn that you shouldn’t eat elderberries raw right off the bush.

The Healing Power of Your Garden: Growing Plants for Apothecary and Wellness

The Healing Power of Your Garden: Growing Plants for Apothecary and Wellness In recent years, there’s been a resurgence in interest around natural remedies and herbalism, with many people turning to their gardens to grow the plants they need to make homemade tinctures, teas, and even salves. At Stark Bro’s, we’ve always believed in the power of plants—not just for their beauty, but for their health benefits as well.

Backyard Orchard Tour: Growing Fruit in Small Spaces with Stark Bro’s Team Member Katie B

Backyard Orchard Tour: Growing Fruit in Small Spaces with Stark Bro’s Team Member Katie B If you’ve ever wondered whether you can grow fruit trees or berries in a small backyard, Stark Bro’s team member Katie B is here to show you it’s absolutely possible — and incredibly rewarding. In her St. Louis suburban home, Katie has transformed her backyard and side yard into a productive, thriving garden filled with fruit trees, berry plants, and even backyard quail.

See this Nova Elderberry's Growth in Just 1 Year

See this Nova Elderberry's Growth in Just 1 Year We planted this Nova Elderberry one year ago in our demonstration garden at Stark Bro's as a bare-root plant. It is thriving with very minimal care. Its gorgeous shrub-like attributes make this a candidate for berry patch or landscape!

Edible Landscaping – Growing Elderberry Plants

Edible Landscaping – Growing Elderberry Plants Elderberry plants are native to the US and are becoming increasingly popular as an addition to edible landscapes and homesteads. Packed with antioxidants, it’s like having a medicine cabinet in your backyard. They are great for juicing, making syrup and tea, and make a wonderful jam.

Adding Fruit to Your Homestead

Adding Fruit to Your Homestead For over 200 years, Stark Bro's Nursery has been helping homesteaders across America live more self-sufficient lifestyles. As the oldest continually operating nursery in the country, we've curated a time-tested collection of over 300 unique varieties of fruit trees, nut trees and berry plants.

Best Fruits for Partial Shade

Best Fruits for Partial Shade Let’s face it, as much as we might all desire several acres of blazing sunlight to grow everything under the full face of the sun, many of us live in suburban or urban environments that present a challenge when we want to grow our own food.

Native Varieties that Thrive in the Cultivated Garden

Native Varieties that Thrive in the Cultivated Garden Growing a variety of fruiting trees in your yard makes for a rewarding harvest but can also sometimes mean problem solving for many different plants at once. So why not imitate nature, which problem solves on its own?

Homemade Elderberry Syrup

Homemade Elderberry Syrup We grow our own food for more than just the satisfaction of a lovely garden. It’s rewarding to have a hand in growing what you eat... especially when it contributes to the health and wellness of your family.

Garden Wines from Fruits & Berries

Garden Wines from Fruits & Berries You don’t have to grow grapes to make wonderful wines at home. Here are some tips and tools to make your own garden wines, from author Nan K. Chase.