An Elderberry plant in a container. A mature Elderberry bush along a fence. An Elderberry with unripe green berries. Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) The first thing I think of when I hear the word Elderberry is the song Elderberry Wine by … Continue reading →

A Bitter Melon vine along a fence. A ripening Bitter Melon fruit. A nearly ripe Bitter Melon. Bitter Melon Momordica charantia The fruit of the bitter melon, with all its warts and ridges, looks like the mutant cross between a cucumber … Continue reading →