The A.D. Makepeace Company, based in Wareham, Massachusetts, is a recognized leader in environmentally responsible real estate development and stewardship. Cranberries are our heritage and our livelihood. Our 171-year history in the cranberry industry affects the way we do business, and it strengthens the communities we build.
LIFE on the BOG
Looking Forward to Spring
With the winter we’ve had, many people are wondering whether all this snow and cold is actually beneficial for cranberry bogs. Of course, as anyone who relies on Mother Nature knows, only time will tell for certain!
Snow acts as a natural winter shield for cranberry bogs. By covering the dormant vines, it helps insulate them from extreme cold and harsh winds, reducing the risk of winter damage. Snow also works hand-in-hand with traditional winter practices like ice flooding and sanding, which growers use to protect the plants and encourage healthy root and shoot growth—setting the stage for stronger vines and better yields in the spring. And spring is something we’re all eagerly awaiting!
Read more about what’s happening on the cranberry bogs in late winter here.
Plymouth County, Massachusetts
March, 2026
ADM To Continue Hosting Blood Drives
/in General, Real Estate /by Linda BurkeWAREHAM – The A.D. Makepeace Company will continue to host monthly blood drives at Rosebrook in 2026. According to the American Red Cross, ADM’s 2025 drives resulted in donations of […]
Cranberry Month Proclaimed at ADM Bog
/in General, Real Estate /by Linda BurkeGovernor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll have officially declared October as Massachusetts Cranberry Month to celebrate the state’s cranberry industry. The announcement was made by Massachusetts Department of […]
UMass Cranberry Station Gets a Helping Hand from ADM
/in Events, General, Real Estate /by Linda BurkeWAREHAM – The A.D. Makepeace Company cranberry team this week provided aerial support to the UMass Cranberry Station by applying fertilizer on its research bogs via drone, a game-changing tool […]