Category: Potted Fig
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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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When the Fig Gods Smile at the Supermarket
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I love to shop at this chain of local supermarkets, Adams Fairacre Farms, a beloved local destination for quality and variety. I appreciate that they’re not expanding nationwide, because their brand and business are rooted in serving local Hudson Valley communities with fresh, locally sourced products rather than large-scale expansion. Each store has a hidden…
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Rooting Cuttings in Coco Coir
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Every year, I experiment with a variety of methods to root fig cuttings, and for the most part, I’ve had great success with all of them. That said, my go-to method has always been rooting cuttings in transparent cups of water, simple, effective, and reliable. This year, however, I decided to expand my approach and…
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All about saws and teeth?
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Recently, I was reading a terrific online article about TPI (teeth per inch) because I need to stock up on blades for my newly acquired coping saw. (ref 1). Here is what I learned from this article. The number of TPI on a saw blade has a major impact on how it cuts: blades with…
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A Cozy Winter Home for Your Potted Fig
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I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read people’s posts on social media saying they can’t winterize their potted fig(s) because they don’t have a garage, cellar, or shed. My answer is always the same: keep it simple and get a little creative! Take a look at this photo I snapped of the side…
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Choosing the Right Pot Shape: A Practical Guide
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If you own a potted fig tree, or really any kind of potted tree, you’ll eventually need to up-pot it, and that’s where the shape of both the current pot and the future one truly matters. Take a look at the two pots below. Most fig trees need either up-potting or a good root pruning…
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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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Fencing Your Garden, A Wise Move
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Your garden is a labor of love—whether it’s bursting with vegetables, blooming with flowers, or simply a peaceful retreat from daily life. But even the most beautiful garden can suffer without protection. That’s why installing a fence is more than just a good idea—it’s a wise move. Animals are one of the biggest threats to…
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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…