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Jeff Shepherd
Boiling Season Begins

Mar 18, 2026

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5 min read

Boiling Season Begins

With 280 gallons already put up, we’re shifting from startup mode into steady production—while digging out from a heavy storm.

Jeff Shepherd
The Grounded Homestead
Jeff Shepherd, +1
The First Taps of the Season

Feb 24, 2026

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4 min read

The First Taps of the Season

We’ve tapped 1,500 maples in two days, with another 2,500–2,800 to go—here’s what early season work looks like on the ground.

Jeff Shepherd
The Grounded Homestead
Jeff Shepherd, +1
The Quiet Work Before Maple Season

Jan 27, 2026

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5 min read

The Quiet Work Before Maple Season

Cold days, steady work. Getting the maple woods ready while thinking ahead to livestock and land.

Jeff Shepherd
The Grounded Homestead
Jeff Shepherd, +1

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Put the Garden to Bed, the Right Way

Sep 16, 2025

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5 min read

Put the Garden to Bed, the Right Way

We’re finishing strong: tidy beds, keep pests honest, and set up next year’s fruit.

Jeff Shepherd
Jeff Shepherd
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