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Maple Sugaring

Maple Sugaring

Posted on March 15, 2018March 16, 2018 by Mindie

When it comes to Maple sugaring, aka making REAL Maple Syrup, most folks think of Vermont. And while Vermont is responsible for over 40% of

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Posted in HomesteadingTagged maple syrup, sugaring6 Comments on Maple Sugaring
A Typical Tuesday During Sugaring Season

A Typical Tuesday During Sugaring Season

Posted on March 8, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Every morning around here starts out pretty much the same. The oldest country kid is up before me, because he sleeps like 3 hours a

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Maple Tapping Gift Ideas and Giveaway

Maple Tapping Gift Ideas and Giveaway

Posted on November 23, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

As you may or may not know, we have been tapping our maple trees for a few years now. It is a wonderful outdoor activity

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Christmas, Chritmas, Giveaway, maple syrup4 Comments on Maple Tapping Gift Ideas and Giveaway
Turning your sap into “liquid gold”

Turning your sap into “liquid gold”

Posted on March 26, 2013January 3, 2018 by Mindie

So you decided to tap some trees and you have collect some sap in order to make your own maple syrup. (Learn how to do

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Putting in your taps

Putting in your taps

Posted on February 19, 2013January 3, 2018 by

We have been watching the extended forecast around here with great interest. We need freezing nights and day time temps around 40 degrees to get

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Make your own tree taps and “buckets” for as little as $10

Make your own tree taps and “buckets” for as little as $10

Posted on February 17, 2013January 3, 2018 by

People looked at us kind of funny the first year we tapped the maple trees in our yard. We did look a little odd with

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged maple syrup5 Comments on Make your own tree taps and “buckets” for as little as $10
How to tap a maple tree (the basics)

How to tap a maple tree (the basics)

Posted on February 14, 2013January 3, 2018 by

There is NOTHING in this world like homemade maple syrup on your pancakes. There is a reason REAL maple syrup cost so much! It takes

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged maple syrup8 Comments on How to tap a maple tree (the basics)
I hope it freezes

I hope it freezes

Posted on November 12, 2012January 3, 2018 by

Yes you read that right. I hope it freezes this winter. I hope the ground becomes rock hard. Why? Well because last winter the weather

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged maple syrup, Weather4 Comments on I hope it freezes
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