Dean Burgess from Bothways farm in Essex reports, “Its Maple syrup cooking time”

Hi joe,It’s Dean Burgess from Bothways farm in essex ,Its Maple syrup cooking time ,I have to boil down anywhere from 60 to 70 gallons of maple tree sap to get 1 gallon of maple syrup.This is a wood fired sap burner which will take about 3 days straight to burn off all the water … Continue reading Dean Burgess from Bothways farm in Essex reports, “Its Maple syrup cooking time”

Peacock Sighting From Dean Burgess

Hi Joey ,I thought the GMG community would like to see what a Peacock looks like in the wild ,This one greeted me as I got to work at Bothways Farm in Essex.Peacocks are not native to Massachusetts so who knows how this one got here .

Bothways Farm in Essex Animal Pics From Dean Burgess

Hi Joey,              For those who can`t make it to the Topsfield Fair this year here are a few pictures of the animals we have at Bothways Farm in Essex. The chickens and a Quinea Hen              Lucy the Goat The cows and one of the Alpacas   Guinea Hen chicks that we are raising … Continue reading Bothways Farm in Essex Animal Pics From Dean Burgess

Bothways Farm Barn Raising Photos From Dean Burgess

Hi Joey,           Drivers along Southern Ave in Essex have been seeing the new barn going up at Bothways Farm,I thought I would share a few pictures for the Good Morning Gloucester viewers as it is not everyday that we get to see a barnraisng in progress. The frame is made from Douglas Fir and … Continue reading Bothways Farm Barn Raising Photos From Dean Burgess