Elderberries & Feijoas

Elderberries stand out primarily for their striking appearance. Their clusters of small, deep-purple berries bring a sophisticated and dramatic element to any garden setting. Beyond their ornamental value, elderberries offer notable health benefits, packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and immune supporting compounds. They are versatile in the kitchen, perfect for making jams, syrups, teas, and the distinguished elderberry wine, all of which combine nourishment with flavor. Additionally, elderberries attract numerous pollinators, enhancing the overall health and diversity of your garden. Incorporating elderberries into your landscape enriches both its beauty and ecological balance. Whether you're cultivating a bountiful kitchen garden or curating an outdoor haven of tranquility, do consider adding the illustrious elderberry to your repertoire. With their visual splendor, healthful qualities, and endless culinary possibilities, these berries are a gardening treasure that will undoubtedly bring joy and value to your green space.

Feijoas

Feijoas, commonly called pineapple guava, are evergreen shrubs or small trees native to South America, prized for their edible, egg-shaped fruits that offer a distinctive sweet and aromatic flavor reminiscent of pineapple, strawberry, or guava. Cultivated in many subtropical regions, feijoas are valued not only for their flavorful fruit but also for their attractive foliage and striking red and white edible flowers, making them excellent as durable hedges or privacy screens. The fruit ripens in autumn, featuring green skin and juicy flesh with a clear, gelatinous seed pulp. Feijoas require at least 50 hours of winter chilling to produce fruit and tolerate frost, partial shade, drought, and saline soils, though extreme heat and water stress may reduce fruit yield. Consistent watering during fruit maturation is important to optimize flavor and quality.