Elderflowers & Companion Planting E:25

The elderflowers are blooming as we explore the culinary delights and medicinal properties of elderflowers and elderberries, as well as the folklore behind them and ways we can use the elder shrub to dye textiles and make musical instruments. Want a healthier garden with fewer pests and more blooms? Discover companion planting secrets that help plants thrive together.Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert.The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplotBook a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.