I've been reading this website daily for the past few months, and I've decided it's past time I introduced myself.  This is my first season growing figs, as I've started with several TC plants and rooted 8 other cuttings of common varieties(100% success rate so far!).  Now I know I should have waited another month or two before starting the cuttings, so I'm trying to limp these babies along in a south facing window in my home.  Live and learn I guess. 

There's so much information to take in, and I love learning for all of you knowledgeable members on this forum.  What a wonderful resource.  I grew up in Western Kentucky, and a couple years ago I returned home.  Always enjoyed gardening.  My girlfriend refers to my figs as my babies. 

Thank you all for sharing and having such willingness to teach newcomers like myself.

Welcome to the forum!

Hi Travis, welcome to the forum. If you don't mind me asking, what rooting method did you use?

Welcome to the forum Travis.

Welcome to the forum Travis, congrats on your new babies!

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome! Lotta good reading here.

Thank you. all

Dave,

I wanted to root in the sphagnum moss, but I had a hard time finding a store locally that sold it this time of year.  I did find aquarium moss at a pet store.  Looked similar, but not exactly the same.  I put each cutting in a small tupperwear container with moss.  I soaked the moss beforehand, and wrung it out as best I could.  I placed the containers in a closet on top of my water heater.  I would open the container every other day for fresh air.  Once I saw roots I stuck them in a clear cup filled with potting soil.  Burned 10 - 12 holes in the sides and bottom of each cup. 

Not sure this is the best method, but it's very similar to what I've read on here.   

Welcome Travis!  Go CATS!!!  Sorry if you're not a fan, couldn't help myself, being a UK grad.  Good luck with your growing and look forward to your future posts as you dive in to the forum.
Timothy

Welcome! There is tons of great info here.

Thanks Timothy.

Absolutely I am a CATS fan.  I graduated from UK as well as my two brothers, sister, and both parents.  It's in my blood!

Welcome Travis!

Travis is in the house!!!!

Welcome!

Welcome to the forum Travis

Welcome!  Now that you know you can root you'll want all 2,139 of the best figs out there!

Welcome, Travis.  My wife calls my plants my 'fig babies' also.

Hey Travis, glad to finally find a fellow blue blood figger! 

I tell my wife "call me whatever you want, just don't call me late to dinner".  She calls and there's no response.  Timmy's busy cuddling with his figs again, mind drifted off to his own little Eden, can't hear his name being yelled because he's checked out with his figs again!  Finally responds, "be there in a minute honey!"  The response, "you've been saying that for the last hour."  :)  I've got a problem.

Thanks eveyone for the warm welcome.

There are worse things you could be obsessed with Timmy. Nothing wrong with spending your time on a productive hobby such as this. That's what I tell my girlfriend anyway!

Welcome Travis

Welcome

Welcome to the forum, Travis!

Welcome

Welcome.

Travis,
Welcome to THE forum, where is all happens :)

Travis seems like your in luck your girlfriend accepts your hobby.

Grow them and prosper.