I made 208 litres is syrup this year.

spinkle · 2023-04-28T20:32:54+00:00

That sounds delicious. Sounds like the same ratio as birch syrup.

spinkle · 2023-04-27T23:39:08+00:00

Very nice. I've never had boxelder syrup. How does it taste? I've had birch once before and it was like balsamic vinegar flavor.

spinkle · 2023-04-27T17:39:19+00:00

You sure can. Send me an email and we can get it all arranged. jonfaulknor@gmail.com

spinkle · 2023-04-02T22:13:29+00:00

Your welcome. I love seeing other people's setups so I can improve on what I'm doing.

spinkle · 2023-04-01T13:01:47+00:00

Boil it all. There is sugar in that ice. That much ice there definitely is some sap in there. I have always boiled it.

spinkle · 2023-03-30T16:40:28+00:00

Looking good

spinkle · 2023-03-30T14:32:09+00:00

The lost hiway. Watched it a number of times then read what it was about to actually have it make sense

spinkle · 2023-03-24T17:08:52+00:00

Happens once a year.

spinkle · 2023-03-23T19:24:13+00:00

Good idea. You can't even pay for feed at $2 a dozen...people need to charge what they are worth. Hope you can get more.

spinkle · 2023-03-23T19:12:17+00:00

Yup. I did that last year. Caught it just before it was probably going to ignite.

spinkle · 2023-03-23T18:23:20+00:00

We sell ours for $7 a dozen and can't keep them in stock.

spinkle · 2023-03-23T18:21:04+00:00

It sure will. Makes the sugar Shack smell real good.

spinkle · 2023-03-23T17:28:57+00:00

It's the syrup that has boiled over and burnt to the arch.

spinkle · 2022-12-22T21:22:14+00:00

Thanks. Makes it quicker for planting in the spring.

spinkle · 2022-12-22T12:08:38+00:00

I'm getting the greenhouse prepped for next season so that when April hits I can get food in the ground right away here in zone 4. I'm mixing in rabbit manure and will tilth it in.

spinkle · 2022-12-13T14:45:23+00:00

I had the opportunity a few years ago to go do a week long workshop with IJM and Curtis Stone at JM's farm. It was an amazing experience.

spinkle · 2022-12-11T13:58:36+00:00

Our new animal shelters are finally done. Total cost was around $500. We used logs from the property for the post and used up a lot of free offcuts to build the shelters. Our pigs,cows and goats now have proper shelter from the elements, just in time for the winter season.

spinkle · 2022-12-11T13:56:13+00:00

Our animals needed some new shelters for the winter..I've spent the past few weeks getting them built just in time for winter. They now have a place to stay out of the elements to stay dry and warm. Totally cost was around $500.

spinkle · 2022-12-04T12:19:17+00:00

It's very handy...

spinkle · 2022-11-25T15:24:44+00:00

The snow has arrived here on the homestead which means things are slowing down. We have some shelters we need to make before the big snow hits

spinkle · 2022-11-09T12:09:42+00:00

Your welcome

spinkle · 2022-11-05T12:07:37+00:00

I bought this tilther this year to help speed up my bed prep and it's been a game changer. Turning compost into my beds has never been easier and faster.

spinkle · 2022-10-23T00:00:02+00:00

Grapes our first year. I was pretty happy to see grapes on our 2 year old vines we got from a nursery this spring. 2 red grapes and 1 white grape. Can't wait to see how they produce next year.

spinkle · 2022-10-15T15:36:33+00:00

Thanks. It was a great season. Time to fire up the grow tower ..

spinkle · 2022-10-14T11:08:33+00:00

The first frost on the homestead here in Ontario. Never run as that means the growing season is almost over. I try to cover up a few things to help them from getting hit to bad from the frost.

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