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Ground Elder

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by slugbug, May 17, 2005.

  1. slugbug

    slugbug Gardener

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    Does ground elder have any use??
    If I let it flower can I make elderflower champage
    Can this persistant weed be of use to us.
    Jacqui
     
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  2. Fran

    Fran Gardener

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    Not for me. Its a pain - though the leaf and flowers are quite nice, but it is such a thug that it is the bane of my life. Elder, not ground elder, can be good for both flowers and wine- but sadly I won;t try it, to sensitised by its relation
     
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  3. Mrs cloudy

    Mrs cloudy Gardener

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    Ground elder is evil :eek: . Kill it all as fast as you can.
     
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  4. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Nah, Give it "Casoron G" and watch it suffer!! :D
     
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  5. MarkO

    MarkO Apprentice Gardener

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    It can be eaton like spinach, apparently. And I'm told the roots can be dried and ground down to make flour. But other than that, it's just a royal PITA. ;)
     
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  6. slugbug

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    Thank all for the advice I will continue to keep getting rid of it.I agree PITA describes it well.
     
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  7. SpikeTheLobster

    SpikeTheLobster Gardener

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    Found this info which indicates it has uses. Looking at the picture, I think all the stuff I have to dig up on the side of the back garden is this, rather than nettles (as I thought). Aw, heck. :(
     
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