Maple Farms

Sustainable Farming    |    February 6, 2013

Why Maple Farms Are So Important At Coombs Family Farms, our journey begins with a tree. In the spring, as the snow begins to fade, we follow the footsteps of our great-great-grandparents and tap maple trees; some that have stood on our land for more than 300 years. Over that…

Morning on a Vermont Maple Farm

Craft of Maple Sugaring, Sustainable Farming    |    January 4, 2012

Be sure to pick up the February issue of Country Living, inside which you'll find a multi-page entertaining story featuring Arnold Coombs. Recipes include Maple-Citrus Salad with Coconut and Sour-Cream Pancakes with Maple-Pecan Butter, and more. The photographs by pro Quentin Bacon are beautiful and will have you saying pass…

Beware: Asian Long Horned Beetles

Sustainable Farming    |    July 14, 2011

Asian Long Horned Beetles attack and kill maple trees and other hard woods, please report them immediately by phoning 1.800.442.2342 or 416.661.8009. Adults are large (0.75 - 1.50 inches long) with very long black and white banded antennae. The body is glossy black with irregular white spots. For more information please…

National Arbor Day

Maple News & Events, Sustainable Farming    |    April 28, 2011

Tomorrow, the last Friday is April, is National Arbor Day. This is not just a day to celebrate maple trees, but all trees. They are due their day aren't they?  Providing shade on hot summer days, places to explore, limbs for creatures to climb about on, gorgeous washes of paint…

Earth Day

Maple News & Events, Sustainable Farming    |    April 15, 2011

Earth Day 2011 is a week away. Do you have plans?  Are you organizing or attending an event?  No worries if you are not, there is plenty to be done to help the planet just in your day to day life around the house/yard and neighborhood. A few suggestions: 1.…

DIY Project

Sustainable Farming    |    January 5, 2011

Think green. Reuse our bottles as flower holders!  Another way to include Coombs at your breakfast table. Photo (of non-Coombs bottles) by Ashley English and Design Sponge.

Sustainable Way of Life

Sustainable Farming    |    June 2, 2010

As a child, traveling with my father from shop to shop distributing our maple syrup was a treat. The father and son time, the adventure, and the casual meetings with farmers and customers who made my family's livelihood possible. Being able to walk into the woods and check taps during…