In this age of environmental concern, keeping your own little neck of the woods healthy is more important than ever.  Your woodlot, whether it is only an acre or two or several hundred acres, is home to a wide variety of wildlife and native plant species.  Of course, you are also interested in getting good [...]

Establishing a “You Cut Christmas Tree Farm” on your property is one way to make money from your home.  There are some principles for making a success of this venture.  Of course you need to have enough space to grow high quality trees and keep them healthy.  It is best if this space is relatively [...]

There is nothing quite like real maple syrup on a stack of pancakes for breakfast.  Tapping maple trees and making syrup from the sap is a traditional spring activity in the northeastern part of North America, but can be done in many other areas.  In fact, there are other trees that can be tapped, and [...]

Maple syrup, that yummy brown nectar, is the product of collecting gallons of slightly sweet maple sap and boiling away the excess water so that only the sugary syrup remains.  Sugaring off is a popular activity in the early spring in areas where maple trees grow wild.  Any type of maple can be tapped, but [...]

Land owners looking for extra sources of income are often interested in Christmas tree production, and with good reason.  Christmas trees are in great demand during the holiday season, and with some good planning and a little good fortune, a grower can make a good income.  It isn’t a foolproof occupation, however.  There are a [...]