Tracking Elderflower Experiment

[BigShot]

It's been open here for a good while now (north west) and this morning I picked a bunch as I was leaving the allotment. The smell was intoxicating and now the sun has come out I'm going to nip out and pick some to start a wine off. I've got all I'm going to need but can't seem to settle on a recipe yet!

All being well I'll get a champagne on the go too... maybe even some fizz if I can find some suitable bottles in time.

This reminds me, I need to check what yeast I've got in stock, I might need to pop to the brew-shop for something suitable.

[Bramble_killer]

we've got some open at Devil's Dyke near Brighton. We went for a quick walk and picked a large bagful. Lots more to open so we were thinking of going back next weekend.

[vicky]

The elders in this area are now in bloom - a lot later than other places!

[Llamas]

Just got back with the second basketfull! Having invested in some champagne yeast, here goes!

[maytreefrannie]

Loads of blooming elderflowers here now. Is there anything like their fragrance?

[LolaLou]

Trees have been flowering round our way (SE Essex) for about 2 weeks or more now. Am currently supping on some sparkling water with added Elderflower cordial that I made at the weekend - delicious!!

[Mac]

still nothing up here....

[crazii_c]

elderflowers have been out here for about 2-3weeks now. 30 elderflower heads are currently sitting in a bucket infusing my first home made cordial !

[Glutton4...]

Sorry forgot to update (if anyone's actually interested LOL).

Blooming like crazy round here now, and has been for nearly a fortnight.

[SarzWix]

Ours are just coming into their full glory. Picked a bagful from various trees on Sunday Pics to follow, if I remember to take them in the morning

[rustylady]

At last!! Found one yesterday, but had no collecting equipment. Going back today.