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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Ach! This is a Red Lebanese fig cutting that has just rooted. For the next few days, it will stay on the dining room table because it needs all the attention it can get. The history behind this cutting.I got…
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Rooting Figs: What a difference a day makes…
The late Dinah Washington sang the song What a Difference a Day Makes and won the 1959 Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Performance. As I gazed at the roots of this Red Lebanese rooted cutting, I couldn’t help…
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Exciting Growth Alert! Time to Start Fertilizing Your Fig Cuttings!
You’ve started to notice new growth emerging on your fig cuttings—congratulations! This is a clear sign that your cuttings are transitioning from survival mode to active growth. However, at this stage, they won’t find any substantial nutrients in the rooting…
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Update: Woodbury Public Library Workshop
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…
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Village-Wide Yard Sale 2025
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,…
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Managing Low Growth on Fig Cuttings
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,…
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Placing Potted Figs Next to Foundation Wall Works!
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…
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Caring for Your Newest Acquisition
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…
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Planning Ahead on February 1st for Better Gardening Soil
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…
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Rooting Figs in Water
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…