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
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 […]