Maple syrup making time has just about arrived in our area. Maple syrup makers make preparations well in advance in order to be ready for this hectic time of year. Weather conditions need to be ...

Greene is president of the Maine Maple Producers Association, a diverse group that ranges from very small producers to medium ...

As spring rolls in, you may want to start planning the kinds of trees you'll want to plant in your yard. There are 11 excellent choices (and some that aren't).

You can always tell that it’s time to tap when the snow starts to melt and when you start to see little patches of dirt or ...

David Knudson converted his garage to accommodate equipment like a reverse osmosis machine for his business, Montana MapleWorks. (Anna-Louise Jackson, Cowboy State Daily) MISSOULA, Mont. — Pulling up ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Indian Creek Nature Center is preparing for its 42nd annual Maple Syrup Festival, an event that promises to showcase the intricate process of syrup-making through live ...

Around Valentine’s Day, my parents start watching the weather. They’re waiting for a stretch when the temperatures are above freezing during the day but fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit at night. This ...

Who doesn’t love the sweet taste of strawberries in the spring? They’re even sweeter when you pick them yourselves, and ...