Homemade Maple Syrup (in 5 minutes!)Ever go to grab the syrup and realize the bottle’s empty? Happens here all the time. That’s why I always keep maple extract in my pantry. This homemade version takes just 5 minutes, costs way less than store-bought, and tastes even better—no weird ingredients either.Ingredients: • 1 cup water • 1 cup granulated sugar • 1 cup brown sugar • 1 tsp imitation maple extractInstructions: 1. In a medium saucepan, bring water, sugar, and brown sugar to a gentle boil—wa

Today, we are taking a trip to the Willamette Valley where our friend August from Mount Pisgah Arboretum will teach us about two prevalent tree species that each offer an important lesson. Oregon ash is a tree that reminds us of resiliency and the ability to overcome hardships. It can survive high flooding and heart rot to aid in its survival. On the other hand, the mighty big leaf maple is a large and lofty tree that tends to grow quickly in its environment. It also supports other fauna like th