Sap from our maple tree~

3/15/2013

Just when I thought living was getting simple around here, our big maple tree started oozing sap—nature at its most mysterious and regal, and right in our backyard. But does this mean I have to tap the tree, collect the sap and boil it down to maple syrup? I think not.

I knew a teacher who used to set up the entire maple syrup process with her kindergarteners. It was not a simple endeavor but she loved doing it and so did they. Ah those were the days. Teaching wasn’t simple, but we didn’t mind all the effort for the joy we saw on our students’ faces, not to mention the child-like fun we had.

4 Comments

Josee

2/20/2015 10:29:35 pm

I don't know what prompted it, but I just pulled up Google and started looking up maple trees - I can't possibly be the only person who 'researches' random topics now and again. But then I stumbled onto this and I froze, just staring at the image. It's wonderful, isn't it? It never occurred to me until just now that even though I understand that maple syrup comes from the sap of maple trees harvested during a brief period every year . . . I've never seen it. I guess I only had some vague idea of little drip-drip-drip into a steel pail. It really blows my mind that so much sap is produced!

Bobbi

2/21/2015 02:51:49 am

Josee, Thank you for responding. I never know who is reading my blog, how they find it, or what resonates with them. I agree, I think of maple syrup as drip-drip-drip, or in a can or bottle ready for pancakes.

Diamond Tree Company link

8/21/2023 02:49:15 am

Your tree removal blog provides crucial information for anyone facing the challenge of removing a tree. The safety tips and step-by-step guides are incredibly helpful, especially for those of us who might not have experience in this area. Thanks for sharing your expertise and helping us make informed decisions!

parramatta tree removal link

11/9/2023 08:26:06 pm

Planting trees has traditionally been the most popular option for expanding woodlands in the UK, however due to failures, overestimations of benefits, and poor targeting, this approach is coming under further scrutiny. As a result, there is a growing interest in integrating ecological processes into large-scale woodland growth tactics, such as "natural colonization," which refers to letting trees organically colonize new regions. This is partially due to the presumption that naturally occurring forests will be more affordable, more suited to the local environment, and more resilient than planted sites—for example, against pests and tree disease. Additionally, it is believed that naturally colonized areas produce more complex, heterogeneous forests with better ecological value than planted ones.

Sap from our maple tree~

Leave a Reply.

Categories

Archives