Elderberry (Sambucus genus) is a plant that grows as a shrub although it can be pruned and trimmed into a single stemmed tree. Only two parts of the plant are edible, ripe berries and its blossoms. The ripe berries are high in antioxidants known … Continued
Sand Cherry are available in two varieties. Wester Sand Cherry (Prunus Besseyi) is a shrub also known as Bessey’s Cherry. See weblink: https://unlgardens.unl.edu/prunusbesseyidocuments It is very closely related to the Sand Cherry (Prunus pumila). Sand Cherry is native to North America. It is widespread from eastern Canada to … Continued
Siberian Pea Shrub (Caragana arborescens) is a perennial legume shrub. It fixes nitrogen from the air into the soil in a similar process to clover, alfalfa and beans. I have planted them along my garage where there is a bank consisting of sandy pit run used as fill upon which … Continued
