In Ontario, there’s more to maple syrup than merely drizzling it over pancakes and waffles at breakfast. It’s an entire season. Maple season, that special window in early spring when sap flows and ...

The sap is up and running. As in years past, school groups and the public gathered at Montour Preserve’s “sugar bush” last week to taste and see what it takes to produce maple syrup. About 400 ...

While it feels nice to get a streak of warm weather in the winter, unseasonable weather conditions can wreak havoc on some of your favorite plants. Most plants need a period of winter dormancy, a time ...

BUCKLAND — Massachusetts Maple Month is such a sweet time that the state Department of Agricultural Resources and the Massachusetts Maple Producers Association decided to kick it off a little early.

In the 19th century Indiana was a maple sugar powerhouse. That changed during the Great Depression. After decades of dormancy, however, the maple sugar industry has started to make a comeback in ...

What do maple syrup and rubber have in common? They are both made from tree sap (kind of like tree blood)! However, only maple syrup is an edible sweet treat. Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with ...

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When you hear the words “greenhouse gas,” your mind probably goes to carbon dioxide, the concentration of which has been steadily rising worldwide, leading to a feedback loop of absorbing and trapping ...

Maple Tree Inn in Homewood celebrated a huge milestone in 2025 that many restaurants don’t reach: 50 years in business. The restaurant serves Cajun/Creole staples such as shrimp and grits and chicken, ...

I’ve seen a fungus-like growth on several trees in the neighborhood. It’s a pale gray-green color with a frilly texture, and it coats much of the bark on some trunks. Can we do something about this ...

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will hold its Maple Sugaring Days celebration from noon to 3 p.m. March 7 and 8 at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles. Participants can watch Forest ...

Can trees explode in frigid weather? As Minnesota is home to thousands of firs and oaks, the concept of an exploding tree is troubling. What does it mean? A viral social media post shared thousands of ...