My community garden project

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Sas

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Posted 1462486490 · Edited	Reply with quote #1

After getting clearance from the county official, I planted today a fig tree at the community garden. It is a Texas Ever bearing, the first of a series of fig/fruit trees that I intend to plant there. I would like to thank everyone that contributed and continue to contribute a wealth of information to this and other forums, that in some part made this little project possible. Attached Images image.jpeg (788.46 KB, 74 views) image.jpeg (740.61 KB, 73 views) image.jpeg (908.03 KB, 66 views) image.jpeg (912.90 KB, 69 views) image.jpeg (929.92 KB, 64 views) __________________ Sas from North Austin TX Zone 8B Wish list: Becane

GreenFin

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Posted 1462490680	Reply with quote #2

Awesome, way to go Sas! The world gets a little bit better every time a fig tree gets planted :) __________________ James, zone 6a Kansas (zone 10 greenhouses); wish list is in my profile http://www.FigCuttings.com

figgary

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Posted 1462495325	Reply with quote #3

Very nice, Sas! Looks like a great start. __________________ Gary in CA 9A Seeking: Bebera Branca*, Colonel Littman's Cross

figpig_66

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Posted 1462500140	Reply with quote #4

Must fill good to spread your collection to the public! Lol its a very nice looing tree. Do you get to take care of it or does the city nanage the garden ? __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

Sas

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Posted 1462500717	Reply with quote #5

The community garden is for residents who are mainly interested in planting vegetables. The county leases a 5x10 ft spaces. So I plant my tomatoes or cucumbers and they say that you have to contribute 10% of your crop to charity. They had a memorial orchard with about 40 young fruit trees but no figs among other kinds of fruit. So I thought that since I have many fig trees mainly in pots that I was growing for another project, why not do something that someday might benefit the community too. After obtaining permission, I took my shovel today and started by planting my first tree. The good thing about this also is that I have access to water close by. I hope to be documenting this project as it develops. This community garden has been around since the 1800's. I just found out that another community garden downtown Austin just got sold to a developer. I hope that this one will be here a long time after I'm gone. The county maintains the grounds etc...I will probably keep an eye on these trees for a while. Once they take off they probably won't need me. Initially I'm going to use 8ft spacing and take it from there. __________________ Sas from North Austin TX Zone 8B Wish list: Becane

Charlie

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Posted 1462500892	Reply with quote #6

I love to hear about things like this. We all should spread our abundance around to others. Good Job Sas :) __________________ Zone 7A ~ Fort Smith area Arkansas

figpig_66

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Posted 1462501087	Reply with quote #7

I am going to contack our,community playground and picnic area. I fig tree,would be nice. Great work sas. __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

Sas

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Posted 1462502020	Reply with quote #8

I wish to thank all those who posted and will be posting positive messages about their thoughts and ideas about contributing to their local community. __________________ Sas from North Austin TX Zone 8B Wish list: Becane

figpig_66

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Posted 1462505242	Reply with quote #9

Sas. Just 5hink how long a fig tree lives. 100 years from now people will ve eating from it and taking home cuttings __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

Smyfigs

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Posted 1462537335 · Edited	Reply with quote #10

Congratulations, Sas! I think we need to do this sort of thing more often. I work at UCI and in the last couple of years i have seen many shrubs & trees being replaced by edible trees--mainly orange trees but I think its great. Also a few years ago, Los Angeles got its first fruit park. Who doesnt like a good fig, right?! http://www.lamag.com/digestblog/the-first-public-fruit-park-in-california-opens/ http://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/urban-gardening-movement-keeps-growing-city-council-oks-edible-plants-l-parkways/ Nice job! __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

Sas

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Posted 1462573005	Reply with quote #11

Meg, great articles. Love this quotation: "Come take my food.’ It’s for everyone". Alan, Richie and others, if you inquire, let us know what you find out. Day two: 8ft might be too close! I guess I'll worry about it if someone complains. These new three fig trees are unknowns. I know what they might be but hate to guess at this point. Attached Images image.jpg (132.65 KB, 20 views) image.jpg (125.89 KB, 19 views) __________________ Sas from North Austin TX Zone 8B Wish list: Becane

sobelri

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Posted 1462667384	Reply with quote #12

Very generous and inspiring. Please keep us posted on your progress. Nice work. __________________ SE Texas, zone 8b

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