Category: Fig Trees
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7/26/2026 – I Made Fig Leaf Tea!
Today I made fig leaf tea. Why? Well. I have the fig leafs, water and lots of time. Ingredients Easy peasy, right? Start by removing the stems from the fig leaves and washing them thoroughly. Tear the leaves into small pieces and place them in a pot with the water. Bring the water to a…
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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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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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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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The Shed Test: Winter Victory for My Potted Figs
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…
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Don’t Just Cut—Help the Tree Heal
When you prune a tree, it’s often said that you should seal the wound to protect it from future damage. While there are certain pruning cuts that, given time, will heal themselves naturally, many gardeners still believe in giving the tree a little extra help. Not too long ago I blogged about trees properly healing…
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Look, Ma! Roots Everywhere!
I’ve been hard at work rooting my 2026 fig cuttings, and I’m happy to report that they’ve officially started developing roots. Warning: Secure your lunch pail before reading the next statement. I currently have approximately 470 cuttings rooting in a variety of ways: some in water, others as fig-pops, and more nestled into coco coir…