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Subject: Black Beauty 10 (BB-10) Replies: 49
Posted By: COGardener Views: 1,206
 
It is such a shame that this forum has become a cesspool!

The rumors, assumption, mud slinging and slander...  the majority of you should be ashamed.

Slam me all you want children, I'm done here. 

Subject: Bloody EBAY!!! More amazing choices Replies: 6
Posted By: COGardener Views: 342
 
Once in awhile some pop up and sell for a reasonable price.  Others, I watch as laugh as people pay stupid money for them!!

Subject: Bloody EBAY!!! More amazing choices Replies: 6
Posted By: COGardener Views: 342
 
It does get out of control quite often.  I have bid say $35 on something in the last few seconds and I'm out bid before it even posts and the auction closes at over $100.  Once in awhile, I get lucky, I've gotten some deals because nobody else was watching.

Subject: Bloody EBAY!!! More amazing choices Replies: 6
Posted By: COGardener Views: 342
 
Some nice trees for sure!  I couple hard to find ones.

I wonder if I'll win any!

http://www.ebay.com/sch/willscfigs/m.html?_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
Posted By: COGardener Views: 28,727
 
What about the 2016/2017 cuttings?

The 2016 trees don't yet exist which is effecting the 2017 trees...  So how will there be any cutting in-between?

If there is going to be cuttings that should push the 2017 trees out even more....  Unless those are going to be outsourced..... then there is the whole misslabling and trusted seller issue same as the material being used now.

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
Posted By: COGardener Views: 28,727
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pofigist
" but anyone who has paid $$$$ has a legitimate right to be concerned based on performance to date. "    


True, but seems like unknown   member, who started this storm , not even a concerned buyer..... 

       


Regardless of who did or did not say it first, we have all been thinking it!!  I for one am glad that the elephant in the room is being addressed.

Missing a self set dead line... or two is one thing, the lack of communication is one of the loudest bells here.  There is time to add updates the website for 2017 but not add a few quick notes here?

Not say that James is or has, yet this where the lies start to CYA.  Claims have been made that James has stated to some people that emails have gone out and the first wave of trees was already shipped.  Okay, to whom?  There has been NO posts here from anyone stating that they received an email or trees. We all know how exited we would be to get either and a post would DEFINITELY follow it.  I know I will post when I get my shipping notification.

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
Posted By: COGardener Views: 28,727
 
Regardless of the back and forth, some good points were made and now I am more concerned than ever.  What we really need is for James to make a 100% honest post about where he is the process, and when things are going to actually start happening.  Many of you don't want the trees you ordered just yet due to heat and personal reasons, I on the other hand would like to receive the goods I paid for and was promised in early July.  As a business owner I fully understand that things happen and sometime you have to shift the schedule to the right.  When this happens, it is imperative that there be great deal of communication going on particularly when the funds have already been received on promised goods. 

I know he is very busy, but to busy for a quick update? When I clicked on his user name it said he had not logged in for 11 days and had not posted for a month.

James, Please let us know how things are coming.

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
Posted By: COGardener Views: 28,727
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gardenparty
Anyone had any contact with James recently about the trees?


Good question!!

Anyone actually receive an email about shipping or receive any trees???

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
Posted By: COGardener Views: 28,727
 
Sounds like the time has come, sure hope to see "the" email in the next few days.

Subject: Saved Brooklyn Tree - Unknown Sheepshead - Community Growlog Replies: 120
Posted By: COGardener Views: 2,707
 
Matt,

I picked my now baby trees up from Andy yesterday, they are looking great!!!

I can't wait to give them a try... hopefully next year!

Subject: Galacia Negra for trade Replies: 4
Posted By: COGardener Views: 147
 
There is a few people in NYC that have it, I bet one will chime in.

Subject: fig trees growing at the Ozark folk center Replies: 10
Posted By: COGardener Views: 198
 
I was exited about the idea of some figs growing unprotected on the Ozark Plateau since I live at such a high altitude, so I checked out the Ozarks on line.  Yeah, I live at nearly 3 times the elevation of the highest point in the Ozarks and I'm not even in the foot hills of the Rockies.

I hope you are able to get some cuttings and they do well for you Gene!!

Subject: Not for the Faint of Heart Replies: 21
Posted By: COGardener Views: 270
 
I get it suzi, I don't get the opossums.... since we don't have any. But I get the rest and foxes.... and a black bear from time to time.  

Subject: Not for the Faint of Heart Replies: 21
Posted By: COGardener Views: 270
 
Chickens

Subject: Bark Stripping Replies: 9
Posted By: COGardener Views: 218
 
Strap grafts could also help to repair the damaged area.

https://www.google.com/search?q=tree+trunk+repair+grafts&client=ms-android-sprint-us&source=lnms&biw=360&bih=512&prmd=sivn&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiqwPzf8P_NAhUD8CYKHbWTDZAQ_AUICCgC

Subject: Are fig trees deer resistant? Replies: 17
Posted By: COGardener Views: 262
 
Roasted deer in fig sauce!

Subject: Snake bite today Replies: 83
Posted By: COGardener Views: 1,243
 

Dennis,

A bite from any of the venomous snakes in your area should not be taken lightly.  Though you can't ID it, if it was a constrictor you would not have the pain you are describing. I highly recommend you seek professional help before irreversible damage is done.

I have never been envenomated thankfully, yet I used to be a federally licensed venomous snakes keeper and you don’t want to risk permanent long term issues.

 These are you like suspects, though it could be an escaped or turned loose exotic.

  1. Copperhead (found throughout NC)
  2. Canebrake Rattlesnake (found throughout NC)
  3. Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (found in southeastern NC)
  4. Pigmy Rattlesnake (found in southeastern NC)
  5. Cottonmouth or Water Moccasin (found in wetland areas in the eastern half of NC)
  6. Coral Snake (the rarest, found in the south and southeastern areas of NC)

 

Subject: Please help leech problem or leech looking thing Replies: 6
Posted By: COGardener Views: 114
 
Neem should do it.  The Ants are farming them, yes they WILL spread if not taken care of. The are sucking the life from the tree.

Subject: Please help leech problem or leech looking thing Replies: 6
Posted By: COGardener Views: 114
 
Not feeling the scale Calvin?

LOL

Subject: Fool proof air layer idea Replies: 56
Posted By: COGardener Views: 1,276
 
What a great idea!!

This may be cheaper, like Calvin's idea.

http://www.clamshell-packaging.com/stock-clamshells.html

Subject: Please help leech problem or leech looking thing Replies: 6
Posted By: COGardener Views: 114
 
https://www.google.com/search?q=scale+insects&biw=1607&bih=720&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjbltDwn-nNAhUL6oMKHbzQDVQQ_AUICCgB&dpr=0.85

Subject: GM8 Breba Replies: 16
Posted By: COGardener Views: 356
 
Pathetic

Subject: GM8 Breba Replies: 16
Posted By: COGardener Views: 356
 
It's been GM8 forever, changing it WILL cause confusion on one of few fig cultivars that doesn't have any confusion on it's name. 

Are you planning to send a letter to EVERY person who owns one to inform them off your change?  Likely not. 

Your bored and want to post something we get it... leave things alone!!!

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
Posted By: COGardener Views: 28,727
 
Thank you for the heads up James!!!  I'll be ready when they are ready.

Subject: free figs Replies: 22
Posted By: COGardener Views: 1,087
 
Very generous, I'm sure you will make some locals very happy.

Subject: Martinenca Rimada variegated Replies: 17
Posted By: COGardener Views: 538
 
Very cool Dave, I like how the variegation looks.  I hope all works out for you.

Subject: Softened Water ACK! Replies: 7
Posted By: COGardener Views: 183
 
The plumber who did that needs to be slapped, charged for the repairs and the replacment of everything you water outside!!! 

The hose bibs never every, ever get water from the softener period the end over!!!

I would bypass that ASAP!

Subject: Wire cages and Stopping Nibbling Deer Replies: 10
Posted By: COGardener Views: 192
 
.308!!!

Works every time!!!

Subject: Honeyberry YES or NO? Replies: 26
Posted By: COGardener Views: 614
 
Mine are going into their 3rd season.  Last year only one bloomed, this year both bloomed.  The fruit set was nearly 100%.  I was unable to try any, those who did try them made sure I knew how good they were.  I do not know the varieties off the top of my head.  It will be weeks before I can check to see if the tags are still there.

Subject: If you air layer the main trunk... Replies: 4
Posted By: COGardener Views: 180
 
Best of luck with it, be patient.

Subject: If you air layer the main trunk... Replies: 4
Posted By: COGardener Views: 180
 
I did this last year on a Sweet George.  I girdled the tree and used a large nursery pot irrigating as needed, depending on the weather, that could have been twice a day.  I left it for 2 months before even peaking to see if there was roots, once I looked, I was very happy to see a pot filled with roots.  I cut the air layer off, placed it in morning sun only and slowly increased the sun every couple days.  The new tree never showed any signs of stress nor did it loose a single fig during the process.  I was very happy to be able to gift the tree with figs intact.

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
Posted By: COGardener Views: 28,727
 
Never seems to be an issue of what to do with them, more of an issue getting some for yourself. 

Subject: Napolitana Fig Self Politan Replies: 6
Posted By: COGardener Views: 271
 
Not self pollinated.  Pollination not required to produce figs.  The figs will not have viable seed.

Subject: Stargate Fig Tree Replies: 4
Posted By: COGardener Views: 226
 
A very good catch. 

Subject: Large fig trees for sale at garden centers trained to grow improperly Replies: 30
Posted By: COGardener Views: 978
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by evladi7654
This is a good example of the people who think they are the last instance and the ruler of the ''Truth''.  Everything has its followers and lovers.... Let the diversity prevail !!  You should also understand that the Growers can not fit your only taste ... You buy essentials and then you can shape whaterver shape you like . Be patient and respectful to the Peoples' labor !


Well said!

Subject: Large fig trees for sale at garden centers trained to grow improperly Replies: 30
Posted By: COGardener Views: 978
 
Some people like a bush form, others prefer a tree form.... Neither is right nor wrong. 

Subject: Jungle Book figs Replies: 8
Posted By: COGardener Views: 359
 
You expect a film that has animals from different continents cohabitating in the same jungle to get a fruit prop correct? 

Subject: cuttings -wrong variety received over purchase. . Replies: 43
Posted By: COGardener Views: 985
 
Sadly there are many unscrupulous sellers on ebay.  This one may not be, yet sounds as though they are.  Many people have paid $100.00 of more for one stick of brown turkey thinking it was Black Maderia, it is a sad truth about not investigating whom your buying from.  The scum of the earth ruin it for us all.

Subject: The thickest cutting you can root/ take for grafting Replies: 11
Posted By: COGardener Views: 331
 
Yes, they can be rooted.  It does take longer in most cases so be patient. Fortunately the large cuttings have a lot of energy and tend to stay healthy during the rooting process.

Good luck with them! 

Subject: Best place to purchase potted fig trees Replies: 11
Posted By: COGardener Views: 502
 
Here is a link to several links that should help you out.

http://www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-home/18616-online-fig-distributors

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
Posted By: COGardener Views: 28,727
 
Could they choose to pay additional shipping for a later shipment of their desired tree?

Subject: Good gojis? Replies: 16
Posted By: COGardener Views: 232
 
Jodi,

How many hours of sun do your Goji's get per day?  I have two, one gets 8 plus hours of direct unfiltered sun everyday and has more fruit on it then I can eat.  The other only gets 6 hours of sun per day and then shaded by the house, this one produces a few barriers on the southeast side of the plant where it gets the most sun.  I plan to plant a sucker in my front yard where it will get full sun from dawn to dusk to see how much effect this has on production.

So for me anyway, the more hours and more intense the sun the better they produce.

Subject: It was supposed to be a black madeira Replies: 14
Posted By: COGardener Views: 565
 
I remember that scam... sorry to you are another ebay victim.

You will need to post pics of the leaves and fruit inside and out.

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
Posted By: COGardener Views: 28,727
 
I cant wait till it's shipping time, your going to be super busy then! !!

Subject: Growing Indoors Replies: 3
Posted By: COGardener Views: 153
 
1000 W metal halide would be your best bet to try.  Figs need a lot of light and radiant heat to ripen properly.  The 1000W watt is the closest light that I am aware of to get close to achieving this.

Subject: Light Diffuser Necessary? Replies: 4
Posted By: COGardener Views: 95
 
There is no need for it.

Subject: Amazing Point Loma SD Unknown Find! Replies: 103
Posted By: COGardener Views: 2,155
 
Looks like I missed out....  dang!  Next time.

Subject: The protocol of getting an unknown fig cuttings Replies: 6
Posted By: COGardener Views: 254
 
Someone's home, or a church just ask them.  A park, as long as there is not sing stating that is a historic tree, I would not worry about it.  The roadside, as long as it is on privet property, no one will likely care.

Subject: Figs(Febuary, Greenhouse, Hawaii) Replies: 30
Posted By: COGardener Views: 619
 
They look great Sid!!  I wish my climate allowed for figs to grow that fast.

Subject: Saved Brooklyn Tree - Unknown Sheepshead - Community Growlog Replies: 120
Posted By: COGardener Views: 2,707
 
Matt,

You have done an amazing job sharing and spreading this fig to nearly every corner of the country!!  Bravo my friend!!!

I sure can't wait to give try some fruit, most likely next year in my climate.... But who knows.