Category: 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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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…
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Serious Fig Growers Keep Records — Here’s Why
As someone who’s rooting hundreds of cuttings at a time, I already know this: my memory is not a reliable gardening tool. Documenting everything when rooting fig cuttings isn’t busywork, it’s how you turn experience into mastery because every cutting is an experiment. You should document: Eliminate Guesswork Have you ever ask yourself: “Did I…
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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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When Figs Break the Rules: The Case of the Top Root
Every year when I root fig cuttings, I use a variety of methods. Call it experience… or call it paranoia. I simply can’t bring myself to rely on just one technique, because I’m always worried that by choosing a single path I might somehow limit the cutting’s potential. So I hedge my bets and I…
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White Adriatic Fig Cuttings: Arrival and Next Steps
The White Adriatic fig tree is an ancient, hardy cultivar originating from the Mediterranean region and has been widely cultivated since Roman times. I have been wanting this variety for a while now. It is a popular, self-fertile, and vigorous fig tree (Ficus carica) known for producing heavy crops of green-skinned fruit with an intensely…