For John’s Cellpic Sunday, Mach 1, 2026
I just shot this about a half an hour ago. There is that magical drip…drip…drip of maple sap into the bucket that will eventually be boiled into syrup. To an extent this is the early harbinger of spring. The first bucket will eventually be joined by others through my tiny “sugar bush.” I only produce three or so gallons for family use, but the trapping, boiling, and bottling is a big part of putting a close to winter and a start to spring.
Just be careful with the icy trails in the woods when you bring the buckets in for boiling!
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Wow, how amazing to be able to make your own maple syrup!
A small producer like myself can make enough for family use. It is a lot of work, but fun.
Please keep us posted as to progress.:-)
I will do at least one more post on it.
Yay!!!!!
It’s time to play catch with Max as he sneaks out of the yard to follow me on my rounds! Such fun, I always shout out to folks in the house, ” Don’t let Max out!!”
“But why?” asks Teddy
Because he likes to sneakout of the yard, the brat!
MAX!!!! Today I was walking Teddy on the shady road where we wouldn’t be molested by all the cars carrying crane tourists. At one point I realized his leash had come unhooked. I don’t know how long. He never left my side. I’m very proud of my little guy.
He’s a Very Good Dog…compared to some other dog I know!
🤣 shhh….
How wonderful! We make Birch syrup up here- same process- similar end product and ridiculously expensive to buy!
There’s been some interest in birch syrup around here. Which species of birch are used where you are?
I am in Fairbanks-AK and all I know about our birch is it is called Alaska Birch- but I do not know if that is a species or just what we call them.