I moved to Scotland one year and one month ago and so this is my second autumn. Autumn in Scotland last year, being my first autumn in the northern hemisphere, was truly magical. This year I have honestly been quite busy but not distracted. The “magic” has been quite different. While last year I was largely an observer a) because I was immobile and recovering from ankle surgery and b) because I was new to Scotland, this year I have been more involved. I have done a lot of walking and exploring and I am slowly getting to know the people in my vicinity. This has given me an opportunity to experience the land and people in a new and involved way; and this has been magical too. It has been an active and interactive type of observing.
Last week we went for a walk, looking for elderberries, rose-hips and brambles. After gathering them I made a mixed berry syrup for coughs, colds and other viruses. Elderberries syrups, teas and vinegars are very good as for ones health but remember you can’t eat elderberries raw; they need to be cooked. I am not going to go into the properties, benefits and warnings of elderberries as I am new to them myself. It would be better for you to find some author who has had experience in these things.
Here is my short montage-video of my walk and making the syrup.
What interesting things have you been up to?
Take care, sending you a warm smile.
Morag
Morag Noffke 
Thank you for sharing. Beautiful picture 📸. Jeannette Haupt 🇺🇸 ❤️
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Thank you Jeanette, for visiting my blog and commenting, very much appreciated. 🙋♀️💜
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Thank you, Morag, for reminding me of the happy times of going up the mountains
with blueberry and mushroom picking. Now, I grow many things in my organic, wildlife garden, including the elderberry!
Joanna
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Oops Joanna, I see my comment made to you was a general one under your comment instead of too you. Apologies.
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Sounds wonderful Joanna, the happy times up the mountains and your organic wildlife garden! I am hoping to create an organic wildlife garden as well!
Morag x
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You are welcome, Morag, you will love it. I can give you some tips to get a maximum
results.
Joanna x
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Thank you that would be lovely. We are only moving in at the end of the year. So I am going to be patient
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Already a year? Wow Morag, how did the time go by so fast? How interesting it is to read about your berry syrup. Love your video – looks like you’re enjoying the new season!
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Thank you, yes, another year starts. Quite amazing. It was really fun to make. I am glad you enjoyed the video
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Goodness, Morag, a year already! Have a happy productive autumn 🍂🙋♂️
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Thank you so much. It is lovely to have different things to do in the different seasons. And lovely to be productive as the earth slips into a cold slumber. Thank you. 🍂🍁🍂💖🙋♀️
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Loved this. You are having such an interesting life! I never knew what rose hips were, until I saw your photos. I loved the video too. The paths to walk along looked so tempting. What a lovely place you are living in!
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Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it. And glad to share it with you. 🍂🍁💖🍁🍂
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It seems like you have been living in Scottland for a long time. Time does fly. Glad your ankle and foot are working again.
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Thank you, it does feel like forever. Yes it is such a blessing to be able to walk freely again!
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The video gives a good idea of foraging and making syrup. Have a nice autumn this time 😊💐💖
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Thank you I appreciate your comment. I am glad the video shows that. Keep well. 🙋♀️🍁🍂💐
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Truly my pleasure 😊
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🤗🌺
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I love the way you have fully invested yourself in your new life and community.
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Ahhh thank you. It’s been my vision to live this way for a long time. It’s such a blessing the way it’s working out. 💜🙋♀️
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Happy to know that you are absolutely fine with your ankle. Love the video and subscribed to it as well.💚
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Thank you 🙏🙋♀️
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Welcome 💛
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Amazing! All ‘Autumns ‘ are not gloomy….Some bring you back you back to life – to be happy again and spread that happiness-
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Yes that’s true
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What a fun way to enjoy autumn and your surroundings!!! Happy Fall! 🍂🍁🧡💛
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Yes it is, I am sure you would enjoy it too. 💖🙋♀️🍁🍂
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So glad you leg got better and you can walk around now. And now you are no longer a visitor. Wishing you an awesome autumn as you continue to discover your surrounding.
I’ve never heard of Elderberries. I do not think we have them here. They sound like a healthy snack. How do they taste?
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Thank you so much for your wishes. Elderberries are tart or sour, maybe a bit like a green apple but they are mildly poisonous if eaten raw. It makes a nice tea. I think it would be very nice in baking as well. They are very healthy. New studies show that they have the capacity to block the pathways of viruses. Quite interesting.
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I’ve just seen their benefits. That’s why I was wondering how come I’ve never heard of them before. Enjoy them on my behalf and welcome.
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Ahhh yes, maybe it grows in a cold climate. It would be interesting to find out if they export them. The berries are quite tiny. Maybe smaller than a current, more like a pepper corn. You have raised a very interesting question. 🙋♀️🙏
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I’ve seen similar berries here but I’m sure they are not the ones. This one’s we eat on the go, no boiling and they have a sweet tender taste.
Yes, they must be growing in a colder place. 🙂
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Nice to eat on the go. Sounds very refreshing.
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Yes they are. I like them too.
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What a lovely glimpse — via your words and then the video — of your life in Scotland. I am a fan of elderberry syrup but have never harvested any of the berries myself. Well done!!!
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Thank you, it was fun and I hope it will be of benefit.
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Lovely! Thx Morag x
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You are welcome.
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Cute video, I like Salty at the end 🙂
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Hehe, she loves being where people are busy 😆
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