Author: The Fig Tree Guy
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8/1/2026 – At Colden Springs Farm
On August 1, 2026, I had the pleasure of collaborating with Jocelyn and Tyler, the owners of Colden Springs Farm in Walden, New York, for a two-hour gardening event at their beautiful farm. The weather couldn’t have been better, it was one of those picture-perfect summer days that made being outdoors an absolute joy. Before…
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08-05-2026 – Giving a Young Fig Tree the Best Possible Start
When watering a newly planted fig tree, direct the water away from the base of the trunk. In fact, this is good practice for any tree. In this case, the fig tree came in a two-gallon pot, so after planting it in the raised bed, I watered it around the imaginary circle created by the…
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Fig Tree Sale, Up-Potting Demonstration & Pruning Tips – August 1st
Join me on Saturday, August 1st, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Colden Springs Farm (Facebook: @ColdenSpringsFarm) during their regular farm stand hours! From 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. I’ll demonstrate proper up-potting techniques and share tips on pruning your fig trees for healthy growth and abundant harvests. I’ll also have several fig tree varieties available…
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6/29/2026 – Heat Wave Alert for Fig Growers!
For those of us in the Northeast, the forecast for the next 10 days is calling for hot daytime temperatures, warm nights, and very little rain. I won’t even mention the fact that just a few months ago, we had a very cold winter. Your fig trees are going to be working overtime. During hot…
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5/30/26 – Fig Tree Clinic Hosted at Colden Springs Farm
I’ve been shopping at Colden Springs Farm for several years, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the quality of their products and the overall experience. The hosts, Jocelyn and Tyler, despite growing vegetables on just half an acre, they consistently offer an impressive variety of fresh, locally grown produce. They raise chickens, pigs, and…
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Moving an Unknown, but Prolific, Fig Tree
For a variety of reasons, this fig tree needed to be relocated, but the primary issue was sunlight, or rather, the lack of it. The original location simply did not provide enough direct sun for the tree to truly thrive. As every fig grower eventually learns, figs absolutely adore sunshine. The tree has now been…
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Fig Winterization Results – Zone 6b, NY
In my own backyard, I use this exact same winterization method on all of my in-ground fig trees because, quite simply, it works. Over the years, it has proven to be reliable, practical, and effective against our unpredictable Hudson Valley winters. That being said, fig trees have personalities of their own. Some wake up early…
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Debriefing: Fig Tree Learning Exchange
According to Google, to debrief someone means to question or interview them after an experience or mission to gather information, review what happened, and learn from the event. Well, here I go with the debriefing. On May 9th, 2026 the Department of Recreation and Parks of the Village of Walden and The Fig Tree Guy…
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Hello Cragsmoor Free Library
Today, I led a discussion about growing figs at the Cragsmoor Free Library in Ulster County, NY. Let me begin by saying that the library itself was absolutely magnificent. The artwork displayed throughout the room added warmth and character, the architecture was both elegant and inviting, and then there was that breathtaking fireplace that seemed…
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Monitoring Fig Trees After Winter Protection
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.…