My name is Evan Panagiotopoulos, a.k.a. The Fig Tree Guy, and I am passionate about all aspects of fig cultivation.
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When watering a newly planted fig tree, direct the water away from the base of the trunk. In fact, this is good practice for any tree. In this case, the fig tree came in a two-gallon pot, so after planting…
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Fig Tree Sale, Up-Potting Demonstration & Pruning Tips – August 1st
Join me on Saturday, August 1st, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Colden Springs Farm (Facebook: @ColdenSpringsFarm) during their regular farm stand hours! From 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. I’ll demonstrate proper up-potting techniques and share tips on pruning your fig…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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Planted Fig Trees are Waking up in the Spring – 2026
Setting the tone: The 2026 New York winter was long, cold and snowy. I live in Orange County, New York, and in late 2025 I winterized all eight of my in-ground fig trees. Over the years, I’ve settled on a…
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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…
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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…