Just came back, it was a good time. Thanks to those who drove hours to meet the rest of us.
Many brought plants and we raffled them out.
I hope to do this once again sometime.

Yes just got home worth the 2 hr drive.. Thanks to Bass for the scheduling and Bill for hosting. Got alot of special cuttings, already started my rooting procedures...Nice to meet everyone and hope to attend another maybe in the fall???

Nice group of fig folks. And very generous with the cuttings and such. I had a great time talking figs, meeting with everyone and checking out Bill's incredible fig growing set up.  It would be nice if we could continue this on some kind of regular basis. Thanks Bass for organizing this day and thanks Bill for holding it at your home. I am very happy with my new fig aqcuisitions and have my cuttings already in pots!!

+1 on Bill's fig orchard!!!

Very nice set up and inspiring too!

I've been joking about becoming a fig farmer in a few years when I retire to my wife for at least 10 yrs now, after seeing Bill's place I'm thinking more about it now. :D


PS- for those who managed to snag up a few of my cuttings and since it's been so long since Ive posted on a fig forum, here's a link to some photo's if yall are curious at all on what you brought home with you.
http://fortisi.zenfolio.com/p791476107

I enjoyed meeting with all of you that attended, specially mostly it being for the first time.

Bill's method of growing figs is very unique.

BTW, all that got any of my [raffled] fig starters, please note, that they were not
hardened yet, and will need to be put outside in the shade for ~1-2 weeks.
[(6):Sal(C); (1 ea.): Sal(EL), Emma, Natalina, Sweet George].

Thanks Bass for putting this together.It was nice meeting everyone,had a great time despite the weather not cooperating.well worth the trip,hope to see everyone soon. Bass & Gorgi the plants  I gave you from from Greece you can name them Memos I did not get a chance to  tell you that. They are 1 year old.    
 Paul

Thanks Paul for the Memos I fig.
From what you told me and pic shown, it is a large, purple fig, originally from Greece.

Gorgi yes thats correct it is from Mesolongi Greece its been in my family there for many years and last year my mother brought me back some trees which that was one of them. my mother is in Greece now when they ripen she will take pictures of the fruit cut open and the leafs when I get them I will let you know, and yes  she said they where dark figs.

So it's been a month and I cant help but wonder if anyone's having any luck with the cuttings I brought with me (fortisi and/or rocco)????

Unfortunately, the E.H. I had in the cup just died on me the other day, not sure why but I got a few cuttings from the meet as well which seem to be taking so we'll see how that works out. After the meet, I was encouraged and decided to bag root various cuttings that I had in my produce drawer, it's kind of odd.....my family variety and the rocco cuttings just seem to grow like weeds, my success rate with those two varieties have to be at least 90% survival. Kinda ticks me off I cant have that success with every other cutting I ever received. Oh well.

Hope all is well with my figmates! ;)

   ijust put them in cups yesterday waiting to see if they will make it if not I put the spare cuttings in the fridge and i will try them
   Paul

I have two fortisi doing well (clear cups) one rocco black doing well (Black square pot) the best cutting for me was the salem white look at the growth already in 1 gal pot.. also a picture of some of my 1 gal cuttings started... Fortisi I can check and see if my father has a rooted egg harbor cutting to send you just email me your address.