Cranberry Sojourn

We don’t often see reflections in the bog, but this is the week for that. Some of you may recognize the Eldred name on the tank – there’s an Eldred Circle nearby, so I’m guessing the Eldreds were long-time locals … Continue reading

Bourne Farm Bogs Cranberry Harvest, 2017

Loud old engines, that’s Henry in the first machine. The cyclists were mesmerized, and most stopped to watch. … Continue reading

Pump House on Wing Pond for Bourne Farm Bogs

Fifty-one weeks a year this is just an interesting building on the shore of Wing Pond. But one week in October, the doors are open, the pump is pumping, and the water flows from the pond to the bog to … Continue reading

Henry

Meet Henry, the brains and brawn behind the Handy Cranberry Trust for over 50 years – the true “unsung hero”. … Continue reading

Cranberry Harvest at Bourne Farm, 2017

Fresh Cape Cod cranberries are starting the journey from bog to Thanksgiving table. This was the scene yesterday at the back bog at the Bourne Farm bogs. Did you know this is the oldest still working cranberry bog? Stay tuned … Continue reading