The Fig Tree Guy

Category: Raised Beds

  • A Novel Approach to Fig Tree Winter Protection

    A Novel Approach to Fig Tree Winter Protection

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    Evan Panagiotopoulos

    Materials you will need: twine, PVC pipes, two for each bed, a hacksaw to cut the PVC pipes to length, also you will need a drill to mae the necessary four holes for each bed. You can easily pick up PVC pipes at your local hardware store. The raised bed I was working on measured…

  • Fencing Your Garden, A Wise Move

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    Evan Panagiotopoulos

    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…

  • Spread spent coffee grounds around your fig trees!

    Spread spent coffee grounds around your fig trees!

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    Evan Panagiotopoulos

    I recently blogged about NPK (Ref 1, Ref 2), which stands for Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K), the three essential nutrients that are the backbone of any good fertilizer. In fact, these three numbers on a bag of fertilizer represent the percentage of each nutrient, in that exact order. For instance, a 5-5-5…

  • The Benefits of Whitewashing Your Fig Trees

    The Benefits of Whitewashing Your Fig Trees

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    Evan Panagiotopoulos

    Whitewashing fig trees, typically by applying a diluted white paint or a natural lime-based solution to the trunk and lower branches, provides several benefits: Prevents Sunscald – The white coating reflects sunlight, reducing the risk of sunburn on the tree’s bark, which can cause cracks, tissue damage, and increased susceptibility to pests and diseases. Regulates…

  • The ABCs of Growing Figs

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    Evan Panagiotopoulos

    This ain’t no Glengarry Glen Ross plot development, but as it applies to fig cultivation I can say that you should Always Be Checking! Yes! Well, keep reading. I have a Facebook account and I have joined several local sales groups. I check Facebook periodically and I saw the following ad just a few minutes…

  • Planning Ahead on February 1st for Better Gardening Soil

    Planning Ahead on February 1st for Better Gardening Soil

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    Evan Panagiotopoulos

    A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff at Starbucks in Newburgh, New York, for their generosity in providing local gardeners with spent coffee grounds. Their contribution is not only a kind gesture but also an invaluable resource for those of us dedicated to enriching our soil naturally. I personally incorporate spent coffee grounds into…

  • Getting Hay to Winterize Trees and Raised Beds

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    Evan Panagiotopoulos

    Here I am transporting three bales of hay from the Orange County Arboretum for our suburban garden. I first received permission from the Arboretum officials in charge to make sure I wasn’t stealing. By the way, I buy all of our vegetable seedlings from them every year because they offer such high-quality varieties. I also…

  • Wood Chips for your Garden

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    Evan Panagiotopoulos

    I found this amazing mountain of wood chips off Route 208 in Orange County that has been sitting there unattended for a couple of years. Well, I go there once or twice a day with four buckets and a pair of gloves. I fill the buckets and take them home, where I use them to…