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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On March 5, 2026, Wallkill Valley Times published an article I wrote titled “The Fig Man of Corinth.” I am the Fig Man, and I was born and raised in Corinth, Greece. I hope you will find the article to…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Understanding Dieback and How to Stop It
Dieback on a fig branch or cutting is exactly what it sounds like: the gradual death of plant tissue that begins at the tip and slowly works its way backward toward the main stem or trunk. You’ll first notice the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The First Steps to Successfully Rooting Fig Cuttings
Rooting figs is simple, rewarding, and a little bit magical. Here’s how I begin the process: [Using Frank Costanza’s voice] Keep on rooting, baby! If you’d like to reach out to me privately, please use the contact form on this…
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Oops!… I Did It Again — Two More Smith Fig Cuttings
The two Smith fig cuttings, recently purchased on January 22nd, arrived in good shape, though they were unfortunately frozen. I carefully washed and gently scrubbed them with water and a bit of dishwashing soap. Then, I lightly scored the bottom…