Author: The Fig Tree Guy
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Monitoring Fig Trees After Winter Protection
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We’ve officially said adiós to the cold, snowy days and endless winter nights, and now the fig trees are beginning to awaken from their long seasonal slumber. One by one, the in-ground figs are showing signs of life by showing tiny buds swelling and the promise of a new growing season unfolding before our eyes.…
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Dealing with Ambrosia Beetles
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I dealt with these beetles during the spring of 2025, and I even blogged about it. I had to drastically cut back the branches of one of my potted fig trees. Now it’s spring 2026, and the tree still hasn’t woken up, but I have it isolated and have been checking on it every day.…
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Unwrapping an Italian Honey Fig Tree in Zone 6b
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Zone 6b, Mid-Hudson Valley, NY, USA. In late November 2025, I winterized an Italian Honey, Lattarula, fig tree for friends in Orange County, New York. I documented the process because I was concerned that trapped moisture under the protective covering might damage the tree over winter. On April 10, 2026, I returned for the unveiling,…
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Preparation Will Reward Your Air Layering Endeavor
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Ah yes, the shining armor of your creation. Wrap it around the entire structure to shield it from the harsh sun, reflecting light and heat like a guardian watching over a fragile secret. Beneath that humble foil, roots will quietly form well protected from the sun’s rays. Do all of this ahead of time, and…
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Newspaper Article – March 5th, 2026
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On March 5, 2026, Wallkill Valley Times published an article I wrote titled “The Fig Man of Corinth.” I am the Fig Man, and I was born and raised in Corinth, Greece. I hope you will find the article to be an interesting read. If you’d like to reach out to me privately, please use…
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A Tale of Four Cuttings and a Linguistic Lesson
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Today I’m proudly announcing a brand-new addition to the English dictionary: “Lotsaroots” (lots-a-roots). A highly technical, horticultural term meaning a cutting that has produced an impressive, borderline show-off amount of roots. Zone 6b, Mid-Hudson Valley, NY. Attached you will find the link to a YouTube video. In this video, I’m showing four fig cuttings that…
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Where Fig Trees Wake Up to My Singing
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Tomorrow’s sky will be gray and quiet, but the afternoon will bring a small gift of warmth. The temperature is expected to climb to about 52°F around 2 p.m., which in early March feels almost generous. After a late breakfast, I’ll wander out to the Figgy Shed (Ref. 1, Ref 2) to check on the…
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Serious Fig Growers Keep Records — Here’s Why
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As someone who’s rooting hundreds of cuttings at a time, I already know this: my memory is not a reliable gardening tool. Documenting everything when rooting fig cuttings isn’t busywork, it’s how you turn experience into mastery because every cutting is an experiment. You should document: Eliminate Guesswork Have you ever ask yourself: “Did I…
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Understanding Dieback and How to Stop It
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Dieback on a fig branch or cutting is exactly what it sounds like: the gradual death of plant tissue that begins at the tip and slowly works its way backward toward the main stem or trunk. You’ll first notice the tip turning brown or black. What was once green and full of promise becomes dry,…
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The Shed Test: Winter Victory for My Potted Figs
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Zone 6b, Mid-Hudson Valley, NY.Investing the time to insulate the shed was absolutely worth it. Every single potted fig made it through the brutal New York winter, snow, ice, and all. We endured several nights when temperatures plunged below zero degrees Fahrenheit, the kind of cold that makes you question every gardening decision you’ve ever…