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Local honey in southeast Louisiana.

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How to prune a pear

This thorough, to-the-point video by Gary L. Heilig gives the how, when, and why of pruning pear trees. He also gives some excellent recco’s on tools as well. While this video is about pruning a large pear the wisdom also applies to other food-producing trees. Enjoy by clicking here!

Posted byc ben-iesauNovember 1, 2022Posted infarm life, U-PickTags:Big Branch Apiary, farm life, pear pruning, pruningLeave a comment on How to prune a pear

Location, Hours & Info

61690 Bremerman Road
Big Branch, LA 70445
985-422-0880
bigbranchapiary@gmail.com
Sorry, folks--we're closed for the season. We'll open again from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM June 1st during blueberry season. We are out of honey until the next harvest (appx late May) but we have eggs for sale year 'round--if interested you can call or text us at 985-422-0880.

Upcoming Events

  • We're currently closed but will be open every day in June from 7-4 for berry picking. . April 1, 2023
  • 🕯It's time to take the lights out of the coop--daylight is more than 12 hours so hens will lay🐔 without excess lighting April 1, 2023 at 7:00 am – 7:30 am How Much Light Do Chickens Need To Keep Laying? According to https://www.ecopeanut.com hens need at least 12 hours of daylight per day to lay eggs, whereas 14 to 16 hours per day will keep them performing at their full potential.
  • 🌼Time to plant Zinnias & succession-sow every two weeks for continued blooms through the summer. Click on the attached link for more details on planting zinnies. April 10, 2023 https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/flowers/zinnia/zinnia-production.html
  • 🐝April Plant Bash at Banting's Nursery--we'll have our viewing hive on display, along with eggs, honey, & some local pollinator plants for sale. April 15, 2023 at 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
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