Monthly Archives: February 2017

Second Run

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Tom

This is what I came home to.  Every bucket within a few inches of the top. They are bleeding faster than the spiles can direct the sap into the buckets. The early run we had gave us just over 3 … Continue reading →

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Continuing Class: Chip Bud Grafting

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Tom

Last summer, we not only planted a lot of fruit trees;  we also worked at making a lot more.  see http://threedaughtersfarm.com/wp/?p=8115 Today was a continuation of that project. Unlike the dozen in my yard that got eaten by rabbits (and … Continue reading →

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Trees Are Running!

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Tom

Our extended forecast looks good.  Highs in the mid 30s to 40s, with night time temps dipping below freezing.  Right now it is 44 degrees and all 4 taps we have in are running well.  They had just started up … Continue reading →

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Holding Patterns

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Tom

This is one of those between times in the year.  It is a bit too early to be starting much in the way of tomatoes or peppers.  It is also early to be gathering maple sap, but the buckets had … Continue reading →

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