Sugarmakers often use eye-catching plastic sap buckets in lieu of the traditional galvanized metal type. There is some controversy surrounding them, as plastic may only last a few years. However, plastic is light weight, and will not rust. Additionally, you can see the sap through them.
Thanks for sharing these interesting pictures. Do you know they keep the deer away? I planted three sugar maple trees, and the deer licked and tore off the bark, killing two trees. I put a wire fence around the third one and it survived.
Oh, what a time. As a Mainer, I am very keen about all things maple.
Wow! All in harmony and balance! Amazing and beautiful! Thank’s for share Julie.
Have a wonderful time!
Elvira
Thanks for sharing these interesting pictures. Do you know they keep the deer away? I planted three sugar maple trees, and the deer licked and tore off the bark, killing two trees. I put a wire fence around the third one and it survived.
I did not know that! Cool! Sounds like you must have a wonderful yard!
Very neat to see!
Thank you!
You teach me something new every time I read your blog. I had no idea about the buckets. Great pictures!
Thanks. I’m so glad you liked it. Wishing you a good week!
Thank you! Hope you are having a good week. 🙂
New to us! Have heard of this technique but never seen photos. A nice share, thanks from a couple of Hoosiers 😉 !
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Great photos and so interesting that the sap can be collected in this way.
I think both the old and new technologies have positive sides. Surely, the new is easier for sugarmakers!