Hello all,

Just wanted to introduce myself and show off my starter set of fig tees.  I live in Vermont, and up until recently didn't think I could grow figs in this climate.  I've been gardening for over fifty years and I thank my grandfather for getting me started when I was just a boy.  He and my dad both grew nice figs, and I'm hoping to continue the tradition.

The three upright trees came from Joe Morle' in Boston, MA, one Paradiso, one Brown Turkey and one Black Triana.  The five lower wider trees came from drivewayfarmer in NH, two Atreano, two Marseilles Black VS, and one Sal's #1.  The trees are still in their pots, and sunk in ground.  It's interesting to note the difference in styles of growing the trees, upright or spreading.  I haven't decided which I'll follow, but I'll adopt and adapt my own style for my own needs.

It was a pleasure to meet drivewayfarmer and his wife, they're both very accomplished gardeners/farmers, and very friendly folks.  I hope to get to know many of you and learn from your experience.

Thanks and enjoy your garden.

Well I don't know why the pic didn't post, but here's a link to my Picasa album.  Sorry about that.

My fig trees

Welcome to the forum.
Nice trees, from Joe. He has some nice items. I think that you should spread those trees further apart. It seems that you have enough property to do it.
They can grow quickly. Plus they need the room to do their best. Just my opinion.

Thanks jazz, nice to meet you.  Their in a temporary location for awhile, until I find a more permanent suitable spot for them.  I have eight acres to play with, but I grow many trees and sometimes it's difficult to find proper sunlight.

Welcome to the forum udaman. I'm from the other end of the planet, well US anyway. Being you left your trees in the pots and surrounded them with pine bark I'm thinking that in your climate you will dig them up each fall and store them inside for the winter. Is that the case or can you overwinter them in the ground. Either way welcome to the great and crazy world of figs.
"gene"

Hi gene,

I'll be digging them up come fall, and storing them in my cold cellar.  The cellar gets down between 35-45*F all winter.  I'm in zone 5A and it think even my barn would be too cold to store fig trees.

It was great to meet you and your family when we brought those trees over from NH.
Thanks so much for your hospitality and those great Vermont Moonlight cookies that your wife makes at her bakery.
If you need more details on the origin of the plants you got from me, let me know. Hope they do well for you and I look forward to hearing which varieties do best for you in your area of VT.
Best ,
Kerry
drivewayfarmer
NH  Z5

The pleasure was all mine Kerry, and Barbara and I are still chatting about your visit.  Your trees are doing well and I'm enjoying taking care of them.  I've started a couple air-layers and we'll see what happens.  Here's pics.




When you have time jot down the history of the plants, then I'll add it to my record keeping.  I'll keep you posted as to production success.  Thanks.


Edit*  For some reason, I can't get the image posting link to find my pics on Picasa.