Today it’s warm, over 60 degrees. And it was in the 20’s earlier this week. That mean the sap is running today. Joe just left to collect sap at the Quabbin Reservoir, where we tap some trees on state land. So far today we have about 1,000 gallons of sap to boil down. We’re makingContinue reading “A great day for sap…”
Monthly Archives: March 2012
Open house 2012
You’re invited! Come see how we make maple syrup every Sunday in March from 11-4. Learn the steps from tapping the tree to tasting the sweet stuff. Directions: From the center of Hardwick head north on 32A towards Petersham. Past the fire station, take your next right at the cemetery onto North Rd. Take yourContinue reading “Open house 2012”
First boil of the 2012 maple syrup season
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7gzDofee4s
First boil of the 2012 maple syrup season here at the Hardwick Sugar Shack in central Massachusetts. Our first run was January 31st–that’s a record! It’s the earliest we’ve ever started our season.
Oct snowstorm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS5Rc6YJwqo
The October snow storm did not herald a tough winter. Just the opposite. Very mild, and we’re making lots of maple syrup here in central Massachusetts.
Hardwick Sugar Shack 