Used for centuries in South America, this fruit is now being studied as a nutrient-packed alternative to sugar, thanks to its ...

On the fourth weekend of March, Maine maple farmers throw open the doors to their sugarhouses to show the public how it's ...

When it comes to planning outdoor activities in March, it's best to go with the flow. For Mariah Bunde, who turns 6 years old Tuesday, that meant a learning opportunity culminating in an early ...

What keeps local maple producers going year after year, despite the intense work and unpredictable weather?  They are ...

The gift of the sugar maple trees is from a benevolent Providence.” — Benjamin Rush, in a letter to Thomas Jefferson. What’s ...

Maine's maple industry has welcomed the public to look behind the amber curtain and learn about syrup production.

The Hinckley school’s sugar shack was one of dozens across the state open during the 42nd Maine Maple Sunday Weekend.

Consider these choices in the coming weeks as another maple sugar haul is born in New England and heads out into the world.

As spring rolls in, you may want to start planning the kinds of trees you'll want to plant in your yard. There are 11 ...

Around 98 percent of the water in the tree sap needs to be removed in order for it to become syrup. In order to do that, they ...

In early spring, a reddish haze appears in the woodlands. With most deciduous trees still dormant, the red maples are living ...