Hi there! Let me introduce you to my elderberry plant (Sambucus nigra), and describe how I made fresh elderberry syrup to use this upcoming fall and winter to help keep me and my family healthy. I know there are lots of recipes for elderberry syrup available, but many pertain to using dried berries. And even if there are a lot out there, this is my version. I got this elder plant as a small plant about 15 years ago from a Green Pharmacy plant sale. Green Pharmacy is the amazi

This is my first video for my new video series, In the Garden with Jillian. I hope you enjoy!

If you have access to fresh herbs, the heat of summer is a great time to make sun tea. Here's what you do: 1. Gather a big fistful of herbs. I’ve been using fresh lemon balm, peppermint, spearmint, pineapple mint, and nettles. 2. Rinse and check for bugs, then put them in a glass pitcher with water. Once the herbs are moistened, it helps to make a stronger tea if you crush them with your hands a bit. 3. Then, set your pitcher out in a sunny location for several hours. On a ho