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 170-year history in the cranberry industry affects the way we do business, and it strengthens the communities we build.
LIFE on the BOG
Summer on the Bogs
During the summer, we are busy making sure the berries that are forming get enough food and water. The summer months require weed management and most often will include hand pulling weeds. Fertilizers are generally applied, as needed, from June through August. Fertilizers are applied either through our irrigation systems or by aerial application. If rainfall is not sufficient, periodic irrigation is required through the sprinkler system.
As with all farming, pest management is a crucial component of growing a good crop. We practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques as an ecological approach to pest control. IPM includes a combination of biological, cultural, or chemical control methods. Throughout the spring and summer, IPM scouts use insect nets and sticky traps to monitor pest activity.
Southeastern Massachusetts
June, 2025
June, 2025
ADM Donates Cash, Furniture to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth
/in General, Life on the Bog Archives /by Linda BurkeCARVER – The A.D. Makepeace Company (ADM) recently donated more than $6,700 in cash and a truckload of furniture to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth. The donation was the […]
Redbrook Water System Honored
/in General, Real Estate /by Linda BurkeBOSTON – In honor of National Drinking Water Week, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced today that 45 public water systems, four certified operators, and one childcare center have […]
Tools Needed
/in General /by Linda BurkeOur partners at the Marion Institute are seeking assistance in securing tools for the Frogfoot Farm – Neighbors Feeding Neighbors initiative! As a start-up farm-to-food relief and gleaning program, Frogfoot […]