gardnmom Posted March 16, 2003 Share Posted March 16, 2003 DH got the maple trees tapped on Fri. with sun out all day yesterday we had a good run of sap from our little sugar grove, consists of 8 trees, about 4 1/2 gallon, so today in the beautiful 60 degree weather, we should get another good run, enought to fill our 10 gallon pan for cooking down to about 2 quarts. We hope to get at least 2 gallon for the season. Quote Link to comment
Deblyn Posted March 16, 2003 Share Posted March 16, 2003 I've been interested in this since I've been reading the books of Helen and Scott Nearing. What is the species of trees, Lois? Do you know? I wonder if I could do that in England. i know we can tap the sap in birch trees to make into wine, but my trees are a little young for that yet. Quote Link to comment
mrszouave Posted March 16, 2003 Share Posted March 16, 2003 Wow....that does sound like fun...and a lot of work for a little....but i'm sure worth it! I'd love to come and watch the process! Quote Link to comment
gardnmom Posted March 16, 2003 Author Share Posted March 16, 2003 All Maple trees produce sap for syrup, the sugar maple is said to have more sugar content. We tap all our maple trees. Quote Link to comment
Dee Posted March 17, 2003 Share Posted March 17, 2003 Thats what Mr. Reci did up at DBIL's today. It is fine sugaring weather! Quote Link to comment
Deblyn Posted March 17, 2003 Share Posted March 17, 2003 No wonder I get no housework done with you lot around!! Will research this today I think. The children would enjoy it too, maybe I'll get them on the net and call it an educational project!! Quote Link to comment
gardnmom Posted March 17, 2003 Author Share Posted March 17, 2003 Here is a site for a sugar farm about 50 miles from us. http://www.pattersonmaple.com/ There are some recipies there too. and another in Michigan http://www.mi-maplesyrup.com/ Quote Link to comment
gardnmom Posted March 17, 2003 Author Share Posted March 17, 2003 Interesting fact that I learned from "Stalking the Wild Asparagus" The sap of the birch tree runs even in January (very slowly), which could provide you with pure drinking water in winter. It has a lower sugar content than maple, but when they are in your vicinity you can get pure water by tapping them plus some energy producing calories. Quote Link to comment
Deblyn Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 I've got that book too Lois; it's very good isn't it? Birch trees have many uses, including medicinal, as well as all the ancient folklore attached to them. Quote Link to comment
gardnmom Posted March 18, 2003 Author Share Posted March 18, 2003 It is a very good read, I love the way he writes, although his books are meant to be informative they are also very entertaining. His studies and laboratory reports show the value of our natural plants. He had a very tough childhood that sent him in search of food in the wild or he, his mother and sister would have starved. Quote Link to comment
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