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Subject: Fig Foundation Fundraiser Replies: 5
Posted By: usefulgardener Views: 435
 
Greetings, Robert and our many fig friends!
Thanks for the messages and emails - we have missed you.

I will definitely post a link then our farm lists for sale - we're still in the getting-ready stage but very, very soon I hope!

Several folks asked about a comment I made that I'd be putting some of our library up on eBay. There is one item in particular, still part of this fundraising for the Foundation, that y'all might be the most interested in, the original publication of The Fig.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/161643464913?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649  I got several copies years ago from Ray Givan when I visited him in Florida. This is one that was carefully packed away, in new condition. There's not much like it around.  One copy was an important reference for us and settled a lot of debates!  LOL This is not a fancy publication but one of the most informative on figs anywhere. Anyway, here's your chance to grab a copy and help the Fig Foundation at the same time!  

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Subject: Fig Foundation Fundraiser Replies: 5
Posted By: usefulgardener Views: 435
 
Hi, Fig Friends!  

We are preparing to sell our farm, once home of Paradise Nursery, in Virginia Beach, and as part of that, I am taking cuttings from some of our on-site mother trees for dispersal to other fig lovers. This is partly to make sure that one more generation passes on from these trees  - and to try to create some more good from the nursery by generating funds to help Jon get the Fig Foundation to reality. The cuttings are being listed on eBay and they specify that part of the funds are going to the Fig Foundation so look for that note.

I'll also be listing some of our fig and nursery library for the same purpose.  One of the brand-new eBay listings is for a like-new copy (preserved by me, bought years ago from Ray Givan) from 1977 of The Fig (published by the Jurupa Mountain Cultural Center). Look for the Foundation supporting listings under seller ID vbgarden.

And, hey, if anyone is in the market for a great little 5-acre "farm" complete with 50' high tunnel greenhouse, propagation barn (and all the equipment), fully wired and plumbed for 3 acres under irrigation, including set-up for six 100-foot high tunnels (sorry,now sold), darling 4-bedroom house with pool only 30 minutes from the beach.... well - send me a message. Comes complete with the Mother of All Battaglia Green fig trees (introduced to the trade right here) and more figs and fruit plants.

Please forgive the long post - 

Subject: Figs at Lowes in Maryland Replies: 18
Posted By: usefulgardener Views: 785
 
As Paradise Nursery wholesale, we grew thousands of fig trees for a rewholesaler that supplied east coast Lowes and Home Depot among other retailers.  We were scrupulous about correct labeling and variety identification and always guaranteed our figs to be true to identification (both wholesale and retail). However, it was not unusual to have this supplier call us toward the end of the spring season when they needed to fill a "big box" order for a specific variety and request us to "just send whatever you have left".  Because the trees were re-tagged by the supplier, we've always suspected that they sent the figs out as whatever the store had requested, regardless of the original variety. If so, this is a real shame and certainly explains some of the unusual results from those sources!

Subject: Announcing the Figs 4 Fun Foundation Replies: 104
Posted By: usefulgardener Views: 23,228
 
Hi, Jon! We're hoping that we can continue some financial support through sales of fig cuttings on eBay with part of any proceeds coming to the Fig Foundation. It's been over five years since we retired Paradise Nursery here in Virginia Beach, and it would be nice to have the trees provide for figs everywhere before we sell the farm. It's hard not to know if the new owners will appreciate the figs or whether they will be ripped up. (Ack!)  I'll keep you posted on  how it goes - I did put a mention on the eBay listings (look for seller "vbgarden") and am hoping we'll have some good news for you!
all the best,
Sybil

Subject: Figs, Figs, Figs...... Cuttings for You, Help for Girls! Replies: 20
Posted By: usefulgardener Views: 1,767
 
Hi, Figgers!

Just an update - we were out taking fig cuttings Friday and Saturday - in 50 - 60 mph WINDS!  Whoooo hoooo!  Glad I wasn't on the bike!  Finally got them finished this morning, about 300+ all totaled.  Now we are labeling and getting ready to pack!

I can't tell you how much fun this has been - all of you are so terrific, I can't believe it.  I'll be crossing my fingers that the USPS treats the packages well..... it beats shipping full trees, I know that for sure from experience!

with a grin,  Sybil

Subject: Figs, Figs, Figs...... Cuttings for You, Help for Girls! Replies: 20
Posted By: usefulgardener Views: 1,767
 
Hahaha ha ha, Brent, you are soooo right!  An electric bike would make this sooo much easier!

THANK YOU to all of you who took me up on the fig cuttings offer!  The response was so amazing, from all forums and the blog, that we had to close out the offer (the donation links on the blog are now disabled) and start taking cuttings to pack and send.  Hopefully, we can get everyone just exactly what they requested.  Rob's wondering if he's going to have any fig trees left!

This is a good cause, it's going to be a great ride - and made especially lovely by the joy and generosity of our many fig-loving friends.  What a wonderful reason to be back in touch with old friends we haven't seen since "retiring" from Paradise Nursery - and so fun to make new friends.

You all warm my heart!