72 Seasons
31 May - 5 June: The Elder Flowers
Elderflowers bloom on mass from late May as hanging sprays of small white flowers. The flowers then develop into purple elderberries in late summer. Elderflower is delicious mixed into cordials, cakes, tarts, trifles and jams. It pairs particularly well with tart fruits such as rhubarb and gooseberries. Why not try your hand at an elderflower recipe? Would this be a new venture for you, or is elder flower something that you bake, cook or create drinks from regularly?
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