Finest Quality Elderberry + Elderflower
The Inspiration
The Inspiration
The Inspiration
The North American Black Elderberry, Sambucus canadensis, became our passion when we were introduced to her by new friends from across the pond. When they saw the wild Elder growing in the fence line they stopped to give her a small bow and say, “thank you!” - we didn't quite understand at first, but we do now. All over Europe, elder
The North American Black Elderberry, Sambucus canadensis, became our passion when we were introduced to her by new friends from across the pond. When they saw the wild Elder growing in the fence line they stopped to give her a small bow and say, “thank you!” - we didn't quite understand at first, but we do now. All over Europe, elderberry has been cultivated for generations and is simultaneously considered a luxury and a necessity. Both the elderberry and flower are antiviral and antibacterial with antioxidant concentrations that make other fruit blush. Elder is hardy and abundant - a truly native species. In our time and place you will often find the Elder alongside a road, near a creek or tucked away in the woods. If you’re lucky enough to walk past the Elder in full bloom you will never forget the fragrance or the experience.
The Namesake
The Inspiration
The Inspiration
From the beginning we knew we had something special when we saw all the mason bees, hoverflies and predatory wasps in every imaginable color. We recognized the potential and started working to improve the habitat while taking the time to stop and admire the ecology surrounding us. Then we met Hyldemoer, the Elder Mother, the protector of
From the beginning we knew we had something special when we saw all the mason bees, hoverflies and predatory wasps in every imaginable color. We recognized the potential and started working to improve the habitat while taking the time to stop and admire the ecology surrounding us. Then we met Hyldemoer, the Elder Mother, the protector of her precious Elder tree. We, too, wanted to be the protectors of our farm and all that grew and lived there, so we named our farm after her and gave her the companions she would enjoy the most – the other life already in attendance and the many others who belonged there all along. We call all of them together “and Company.”
The Commitment
The Inspiration
The Commitment
We looked for an approach enabling us to do our part to move local food production in a new direction. Elder ended up being the ideal focus for our farm and our vision for a sustainable, productive and naturally diverse space where we could share the results of our efforts to produce healthful food. There is still much to discover about t
We looked for an approach enabling us to do our part to move local food production in a new direction. Elder ended up being the ideal focus for our farm and our vision for a sustainable, productive and naturally diverse space where we could share the results of our efforts to produce healthful food. There is still much to discover about the cultivation and use of Elder and we are dedicated to exploring these topics so that we can better serve our consumers and community. To that end, we have recently finished a three year grant to study the nutraceutical properties of the many varieties of Elder we found and brought to our farm. In return for this help, our commitment is to give back to our community and to be generous with the results of this work and the other fruits of our labor - all while keeping good Company in the orchard.
Certified Naturally Grown
Our Elderberry and Elderflower are CNG-certified!
We produce food for our community by working in harmony with nature, without relying on synthetic chemicals or GMOs. We start from the ground up. It is our belief that taking care of the soil first helps everything else fall in line. We utilize an array of cover crops along with a unique palette of plant-based and mineral amendments to boost our natural soil's health. Doing so allows for a robust foundation for a diverse orchard. We've embraced our own farm's ecological community and strive to be conscientious caretakers.
Our certification page can be found here: Hyldemoer + Co.'s CNG-certification.