Unfortunately, it's too late (at least around here), the only flowers left are old (checked them out yesterday).

Tom

Will be about a week here before in flower - at 950m.

Can't wait. Our dark crimson elder has the most beautiful pink flowers which give the cordial a pink tinge and has a wonderful taste.

Woodruff! The Swiss forests are full of the stuff in May and my mum used them to make her traditional Mai . Here is a picture of
What it looks like and the receipt: http://schmidling.com/woodruff.jpg
http://www.food.com/recipe/may-wine-...i-bowle-458379
Enjoy!
Steffi

Otherwise known as 'Waldmeister' in German and 'Aspérule Odorante' i French. It is just starting now- and we found some on our week-end walk. Here is is used infused in hot milk before making 'ice-cream', 'crème brûlée' or other custard dishes- to give it a sort of vanilla flavour.