Hey there. Nice to meet you. I’m getting ready for the 2021 Maple Syrup Season and already have maple tree tapping fever. The weather has been strange and unpredictable this winter, which is making me a bit impatient. I started learning about this hobby in January 2019, when I tapped the silver maple trees in … Read more
Collecting sap from the maple trees in my yard is one of my favorite things to do–it gives me something to look forward to and occupy my time during those last weeks of winter. When the sap runs up the maple tree, it wakes the buds up out of the winter doldrums and it can … Read more
Making your own maple syrup is fun and easy to do, especially while you’re spending some time at home during a cold winter. The project (which might just become a hobby for you) all starts with the right supplies. So let’s tap into the world of making maple syrup and explore your maple syrup bucket … Read more
Today, I embarked on a new adventure: learning how to make maple syrup at home by tapping my maple trees. This is the story of how I got started with this fun new hobby, all with the purpose of making my own maple syrup. Day 1 of a new hobby Not sure yet if this … Read more
In this article, I will show you, step-by-step, how to tap a maple tree for syrup. If you have never tried this before, it might seem a bit intimidating—but don’t worry, the process is pretty easy. It all starts with having the right gear and then following these 4 easy steps. Equipment you will need to succeed … Read more
Are you in Lockdown right now, stuck with a bit of cabin fever and looking for a new hobby to add to your quarantine bucket list? If you’re tired of making banana bread and sourdough bread, I have the perfect cure for the winter blues. You need to make maple syrup at home. It’s easier … Read more
Looking for the best maple tree tap kit to make maple syrup at home? This article will review some of the most popular options, so you can choose the best one and get started making maple syrup from the trees in your own backyard. Picking the best maple tree tap kit: considering the options There are three main … Read more
When is the best time to tap a maple tree in Southeastern Pennsylvania? That was my number one question when I first decided to get started in this hobby. When do you put the tap in the tree? Unfortunately, when I searched around, all I found about the topic was general advice. General advice Most … Read more
Well, it’s official. Today, I made maple syrup at home. Take a look: It tasted delicious. But I did make a huge mess and a few mistakes. I’ll share the full adventure with you here, so you won’t make the same mistakes I did. Making maple syrup at home from maple sap There are two … Read more
In my second big day in a row. Weather has been great. Check this out: In less than 24 hours, I collected 2.75 more gallons of sap, almost all from Tree #2. There was a small amount (3 cups?) from Tree #1 and the rest from tree #2. I ran out of room in the fridge … Read more