A Fig Grower’s Journey
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Update: Woodbury Public Library Workshop
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Exciting Update on the Fig Workshop at Woodbury Public Library! 🌱📚 Recently, I blogged about an upcoming workshop at the Woodbury Public Library scheduled for March 1, 2025—and today, I have a fantastic update for you! After checking the library’s website, I was thrilled to discover a beautifully designed flyer created by the dedicated library…
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Village-Wide Yard Sale 2025
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FOLKS, MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🌱 Exciting Falk news for all fig lovers and bargain hunters! The Village of Walden has officially announced the date for the 2025 village-wide yard sale—and guess what? I, The Fig Tree Guy, will be there, selling my beloved fig trees! 🏡🪴 📌 DATE: March 29, 2025📍 LOCATION: To be announced!…
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Managing Low Growth on Fig Cuttings
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Whenever I receive a new fig cutting, my first steps are always the same: wash it thoroughly and carefully remove the lowest leaf or branch buds to ensure healthy root development. However, as you can see in the image above, I made an exception this time—I left a small bump near the base of the…
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Placing Potted Figs Next to Foundation Wall Works!
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YES! I just finished watering my three potted fig trees, which I carefully winterized by placing them snugly against the eastern-looking foundation of the house and wrapping them with a concrete curing blanket. These extra steps were necessary to shield them from the brutal elements. Please remember that I live in New York, hardiness zone…
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Caring for Your Newest Acquisition
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So, you’ve just brought home your new fig tree—congratulations! Now, you’re probably wondering how to give it the best possible care. Whether you purchased it in a bag, cup, or pot, rest assured that I always make sure my figs are thoroughly watered before they leave my hands. I also make sure to inform every…
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Planning Ahead on February 1st for Better Gardening Soil
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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…
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Rooting Figs in Water
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Not too long ago, I was gifted two White Kadota fig cuttings, and I decided to root them using the water cup method. I tend to favor this approach, especially when working with thicker cuttings, as I’ve had great success with it over the years. One common challenge many fig growers face with this method…
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Reduce Reuse Recycle – Transporting Fragile Fig Cuttings
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We have many containers of varying sizes from takeout orders and are difficult to repurpose. So, I came up with this creative solution to package fig cuttings using these containers. If you’d like to reach out to me privately, please use the contact form on this site. Stay tuned, keep on rootin’ and happy growing!
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Protecting Cuttings Rooting in Water
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If you’ve opted to root your cuttings in water, consider covering them with plastic bags like the ones commonly found at the supermarket. This simple step creates a makeshift greenhouse—a mini humidity dome that works wonders for propagation. By maintaining high humidity levels, the dome prevents the cuttings from drying out before they have a…
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Taking care of a newly rooted figgy
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Congratulations on acquiring your precious little figgy (or maybe even two)! Hopefully, you got them from me, and if so, you’re already off to a great start. I’m here to guide you with some essential tips and information to ensure your fig trees thrive and bring you years of joy. Let’s get started! Up Pot:…