Pruning this sappy tree in early spring is basically an open invitation for destructive fungus and troublesome pests — here's ...

When it comes to the best places for making homemade maple syrup, West Virginia is not often mentioned, but a group of ...

Even though Somerset County is in the heart of winter, maple producers are already celebrating the oncoming spring. The annual Somerset County Maple Producers' Association tree-tapping ceremony is at ...

Maple syrup making time has just about arrived in our area. Maple syrup makers make preparations well in advance in order to be ready for this hectic time of year. Weather conditions need to be just ...

The community is invited to gather for a Maple Tree Tapping Ceremony and Tasting on Saturday, Jan. 3, that marks the official ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Monday felt more like early spring than winter, and our warm weather could mean our landscape will be off-schedule. Sunshine and blue skies can breathe life into the dead of winter, but ...

Maple syrup season is just getting underway, and clouds of steam rise from the evaporators Derik and Sue Zimmel have set up in the driveway of their Leech Lake cabin to boil away the excess liquid on ...

Sunday felt like a true changing of the seasons with temperatures ranging in the 50s. The sun and heat brought a big spring melt for most of the metro, which was perfect conditions for one of ...

I love winter and have been hoping for a lot more snow, which we got last week, but only after an unseasonably (record-smashing) warm spell. Much as I love winter and want to stay in the moment, that ...

We love the vibrant colors of maple trees in the fall. These deciduous beauties bring not only great color but also a recognizable leaf shape and (our favorite) whirlybird seeds that helicopter their ...

Nothing goes better with a stack of pancakes or waffles than a generous pouring of maple syrup, but does it have any ...

And just like that, maple sugaring season is here again. It may seem like spring magic, but there’s plenty of science involved when it comes to tapping trees for some sweet rewards. “Maple sugaring is ...