Category: Fig Philosophy
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Fig Trees Belong in Every Garden
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Barry’s Grove is a nonprofit organization founded in 2022 and based in the Village of Walden, New York, with a primary focus on the Hudson Valley region. The organization is dedicated to environmental stewardship through hands-on initiatives such as tree planting, stream stocking, and educational outreach that fosters a deeper connection between the community and…
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Figs love to go dormant
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Fig trees enter dormancy after they finish producing their main crop. Dormancy is their built-in survival mechanism—a way to conserve energy and protect themselves through the cold months. This quiet period ends only when temperatures rise again in spring (Ref 1). As I write this on November 17th, 2025, here in the Mid-Hudson Valley of…
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The Making of my Figgy Farm
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In June of 2025, I decided to buy a structure that would better support my ongoing fig cultivation efforts. Choosing the right type of structure, however, was no easy task. At first, I considered a traditional greenhouse. But after some thought, I realized it wouldn’t be the best fit for my needs. Living in Zone…
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Types of Fig Cuttings
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Fig Propagation Using Cuttings Fig propagation through cuttings is a technique embraced by many fig enthusiasts, and I feel compelled to share this post especially for those new to the process. Personally, I prefer taking cuttings from dormant fig trees, selecting branches that are brown and woody—not green. To explain: if a fig branch begins…
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Notching test was successful
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Do you know that you can induce budding in a fig tree by notching above a node? This technique is commonly used to encourage a latent or dormant bud to break and grow into a new branch or shoot. How Notching Works: For Fig Trees Specifically: Tips for Success: If you’d like to reach out…
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Do as I tell you, but not as I do
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In late fall I take cuttings from my trees that I grow in my backyard. During the winter, I root these cuttings, and by early spring, they’re ready to be shared with fellow fig enthusiasts. One of my favorite trees grows to an impressive 7–8 feet and produces an abundance of purplish figs every year.…
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Cutting Development Stages
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I am trying to help customers of mine understand what they are buying. Most fig cuttings are taken from dormant trees, but some cuttings, when taken during the summer, are green and come from trees that are not dormant. At this stage the cutting doesn’t have any roots and its bark is smooth. At this…
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My Philosophy on Removing the Apical/Terminal Bud
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The apical bud of a fig tree is the growth tip responsible for producing new growth and elongating the plant. It is common practice to remove, cut, or pinch this bud to encourage earlier harvests and increased branching. While the apical bud is a type of terminal bud, not all terminal buds are apical buds.…