There are windows of opportunity in nature, and one of my annual favorites is “sugaring time.” In late winter, tree sap begins to flow, and from the right trees, this sap can be collected and ...

You might not have noticed, but drop by drop, the first harvest of 2021 has begun. There's more sunlight. Maple trees and their shallow roots break their dormancy, and the sap will be ready to rise up ...

2020 was the year of baking, home improvement, and other quarantine projects. This year, there’s one more to try: making your own maple syrup. Making maple syrup might seem daunting, but I can ...

We look at the science behind the whole process, from sap to syrup. Are you a grade B maple syrup fan? Well, you can’t get it anymore. To understand why, we have to look at the science behind the ...

Maggie and Lindsey learn how to make maple syrup and maple butter in Scottsville. Maggie and Lindsey visit Scottsville, Kentucky to learn how to make maple syrup and maple butter at South 4 Farms.