Author: The Fig Tree Guy
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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.…
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Dealing with Ambrosia Beetles
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
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
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
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
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
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…