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When Is Maple Season in Michigan?

When Is Maple Season in Michigan?

Maple season in Michigan runs from mid-February to early April, but only a limited number of days produce syrup. Learn when sap runs, why the best days are short, and...

Michigan Maple Syrup Guide: Season, Sap Flow, How It’s Made & Sugarhouse Visits

Michigan Maple Syrup Guide: Season, Sap Flow, H...

A practical guide to Michigan maple syrup... when the season happens, why sap runs, how sap becomes syrup, and how to visit a sugarhouse to see real production in action.

How to Make Maple Syrup at Home (Even With Just One Tap)

How to Make Maple Syrup at Home (Even With Just...

You don’t need a sugarbush or professional equipment to make real maple syrup. With just one healthy maple tree, a single tap, and some basic tools, you can produce genuine...

How Maple Syrup Is Made

How Maple Syrup Is Made

Maple syrup is made by collecting sap from sugar maple trees during late winter freeze–thaw cycles, then boiling or concentrating it until it reaches about 66% sugar content. It takes...

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Bonz Beach Farms is a northern Michigan farm rooted in land restoration, traditional maple production, and hands-on stewardship. What began as a small retirement project restoring a neglected property has grown into a working farm focused on producing pure maple syrup, maple sugar, and other farm-made goods using time-tested methods.

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