Perhaps one of the most common myths about trees, Rachael West said, is that they go dormant during the winter months, falling into hibernation until spring rolls around. But West, founder of Eating ...

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 ...

Have you always wanted to learn to tap maple trees to make your own maple syrup? Then you’re in luck because maple syrup ...

A ceremonial tree tapping happened in Somerset County Saturday, looking to celebrate the maple season. Last year's Pennsylvania Maple Queen Laura Boyce was in attendance at Hillegas Sugar Camp ...

The nights are still cold but days are (mostly) becoming milder. That means it’s time to tap into those maple trees to begin the process of converting the sticky sap into delicious maple syrup or ...

This story was originally published in March 2020. Tapping maple trees in the first step in the process of making maple syrup. Tapping has to happen at that just-right Goldilocks time between winter ...

Wisconsinites enjoy local beers, brats, and cheese, but we also enjoy fresh maple syrup. Meteorologist Lisa Michaels had the chance to chat with local maple tree farmer, Tom Ollhoff, and owner of ...

What do maple syrup and rubber have in common? They are both made from tree sap (kind of like tree blood)! However, only maple syrup is an edible sweet treat. Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with ...