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
UMass Celebrates New Cranberry Station
/in General /by Linda BurkeMembers of the A.D. Makepeace Company team recently joined University of Massachusetts officials at a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly expanded and modernized UMass Cranberry Station, which plays an essential […]
ADM Preserves Thousands of Acres
/in General /by Linda BurkeA new report shows that the A.D. Makepeace Company is preserving more than 2,250 acres of open space in Plymouth. The report, prepared for the company by engineering consultant Beals […]
ADM Donates Land to Plymouth
/in General, Real Estate /by Linda BurkeThe Town of Plymouth is pleased to announce that the A.D. Makepeace Company/Redbrook has generously donated two acres of land on Bourne Road to the Town. The A.D. Makepeace Company/Redbrook […]