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Subject: Building a Collection: Advice on Green Figs (with red interiors) Replies: 8
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Hi, I have a Rockaway Green I rooted last winter. From what I've seen in previous posts, it's a beautiful and yummy fig. Hopefully, I'll find out next year:) Elizabeth.

Subject: Free Tree Time Replies: 31
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Hi Dave, I received the Shippan Fig in the mail today. It came beautifully packaged and in excellent condition. Thank you so much! I looking forward to tasting the figs. They look so delicious in the picture. Again, thank you for your generosity!  Elizabeth.

Subject: anyone buy from ebay seller: bidbid73? Replies: 22
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Hi Peter, I must say, the cuttings you sent me last week ,from E-bay, came beautifully packaged. I was impressed. Thank you, Elizabeth.

Subject: Shopping Tip Replies: 10
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Hi Meghan, thanks for the tip. I'll remember that for my next trip to Lowes or HD.

Subject: Does this lool like a Brown Turkey? Replies: 6
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Hi Mike, It looks like Hardy Chicago to me,too. I just bought one from Lowes the other day.

Subject: Greetings All Replies: 15
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Hi Gloria, welcome! If you love gardening and figs, this is the place to be! I would love to hear about your fig plant! Elizabeth.

Subject: Used Coffee Grinds. Replies: 14
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Hi GRamaley, thanks for your post! I did the same thing with my raised beds , except I used dried grass clippings instead of wood ashes. The ashes are a great idea also. The ground coffee made my veggis garden smell great!And the veggis grew very well this year. Next year, as I up-root to 5 and 10 gallons, I am thinking of adding composted coffee grinds . James, if I add perlite to the coffee as well as bark, peat moss, etc, shouldn't that help?

Subject: White Madeira Replies: 86
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Hi Tam, thanks for the pictures. The color of the pulp is very beautiful. The taste description sounds as beautiful as it looks.

Subject: Is Brown Turkey bad? Replies: 27
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There is guy in eastern Richmond who is selling figs off his "Wild Turkey"  tree. He said it's a Brown Turkey, but the fruit is bigger and better tasting, than others. Go Figure!

Subject: i think my season is more or less done. Replies: 12
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Hi Pete, cheer up, all might not be lost. Up to last couple days, my VDB figs showed no signs of  getting bigger  ,much less ripening. Today, after several nights of heavy rains, I went back there and saw three ripened VDB figs. The others were still same size as before. With this strange weather, you'll never know what to expect.

Subject: HC (in SW) Replies: 5
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Hi Bugs. What a great deal you got from Lowes! Mine only sells Brown Turkey and Black Mission, and only during spring.

Subject: Fig trees for #5.99 Replies: 23
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Hi Martin, I went there eight years ago to buy My VDB. I remembered the nursery to be friendlier and nicer place. They took pride in their plants. I don't know what happened since.

Subject: LSU Hollier Replies: 16
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Hi Mnedelcu, I heard that Hollier is one of the sweetest tasting fig. Do you think so? Thanks for the pictures!

Subject: Violette de Bordeaux Replies: 6
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Thank you for the pictures. Mine are still ripening on the tree. Looking forward to tasting it.

Subject: Nordland fig Replies: 16
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Thanks for the pictures. The figs look delicious!

Subject: Fig trees for #5.99 Replies: 23
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Hi Sophie, I too had a bad experience with Edible Landscaping Nursery. I went there in person, since the place is about 1.5 hour from my house. I met the lady who co-owns the nursery. She was very unpleasant and grumpy. Her figs have mites, rusts, and noticeable FMV. I will not patronize them again.

Subject: Who gives a F? (fig that is!) Replies: 6
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Hi Grasa, thanks for the article. I 've ejoyed reading it ! Bill's garden sounds beautiful.

Subject: My fancy fig Replies: 1
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Hi Lou. I like the design too. Looks like my garden hat :)

Subject: Newbie Fig Enthusiast Replies: 12
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Hi and welcome.Figs do very well in Virginia, whether in the ground or pots. Good luck.

Subject: OT Off to Surgery Replies: 63
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Good luck and get well soon!

Subject: Confusing Persian Mountain Fig nomenclature Replies: 24
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Hi PersianMD. Thanks for the reply. I'll keep you posted on the fig. Elizabeth.

Subject: Total Noobie! Replies: 29
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Hi Kaki, welcome ! I f I see any fig recipes, I'll send them your way.:) Elizabeth.

Subject: Fico Paradiso. Replies: 30
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Hi Pete. Thank you for the info. I see now that I have 5 more Paradisos to collect :)

Subject: PIX: Paradiso Gene Replies: 16
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Hi Pete, beautiful looking fig. I take it that Paradiso Gene is different from Paradiso that Joe Morle sells. Can you post a picture of your Paradiso leaf next time? How many different Paradisos are out there, in your opinion?Thanks.

Subject: Using black woven ground cover to speed up ripening? Replies: 20
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Hi Timclymer, thanks for the photos. My length of the orchard is about 700 feet. I am planning on doing something very similar to yours along the edge of the orchard. I think the fabric is very good idea. I plan on planting very tall varieties over the fabric and place railroad ties as edging along the fabric. The nursery people say that the fabric is good for 10 years. What fig variety did you plant?  I think the hedge looks great! Good luck with it.

Subject: Souadi Replies: 32
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Beautiful looking fig. Thanks for the picture.

Subject: First do no harm, a non invasive airlayer :-) Replies: 10
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Hi Soni. Look like roots to me too! Good Job!

Subject: Fig of the Day - Hardy Chicago 08-17-2013 Replies: 23
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Hi Jon. Thanks for the beautiful pictures and info. I'm really enjoying " The fig of the day" series. Very helpful. Elizabeth.

Subject: Confusing Persian Mountain Fig nomenclature Replies: 24
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Hi Greg. Thanks for the info. I bought the plant from her. There are some green unripe figs  on the plant. I'll wait and see what color and size the plant will produce. I would love to know more about it. Elizabeth.

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Subject: Confusing Persian Mountain Fig nomenclature Replies: 24
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Hi PersianMD,  there is a lady in town who is selling a fig called " Iranian Desert". She says she got it from someone up in Maryland, and knows nothing about the variety. Have you heard of it, by any chance. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Subject: Pruning and training figs: Tree or Bush form Replies: 68
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Hi Pete, thanks  so much for the diagram. This will come very handy next spring, when I move the fig plants from 1 gallon to 5 gallon buckets.

Subject: When you got nothing....You got nothing to lose! Replies: 18
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Hi Sophie, are you rooting hardwood cutings or softwood cuttings? For hardwood cuttings, I use slightly damp, not wet paper towel inside ziplock bag.I open the bag and check every day. That helps to "air" out the mold somewhat. If there is mold, just take clippers and snip the moldy part only, if it's along the edges. For softwood, I use Bass's technique that on his Trees of Joy blog section. Instead of using black pot, I use clear plastic cup . And I place it inside of a 2 liter soda bottle, that's cut in half. You leave the cap off for ventilation.It should root with minimal watering. For soil, I use 1 bag of Miracle Grow Seedling mix with 2 bags of perlite, all mixed. Hope that helps.

Subject: Harvey's New Fig Orchard Replies: 114
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Hi Harvey. This is a great looking orchard! I also enjoyed watching your chestnut orchard on You-tube. Maybe you can post a you-tube video of your fig orchard also, as it progresses!

Subject: horns of a dilemma Replies: 21
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Hi Marianna. You need to get two dogs , like we did, to guard the fig. They scare away the critters at night.

Subject: Ugly figs that taste real good... Replies: 13
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The inside looks really beautiful. I guess you really can't judge a book by it's cover.

Subject: Question: "In-ground" Midwest fig growers out there? Replies: 2
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Hi Laura.  Joe Morle in Mass. sells fig plants that are Zone 6 and higher. I planted his figs in the ground near my sundeck. I plan to leave them uncovered this winter and see how they do. Also. have you tried the unknowns from NYC? They should be very hardy.

Subject: Favorite honey figs? Replies: 7
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Hi. I think Lattarula is a classic, simple ,sweet tasting fig. And At zone 7a, it is vigorous and very fruitful ,under right weather condition.

Subject: Lack of Fruit w/ Lattarula Replies: 7
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I'm in zone 7a. I had an abundant Lattarula breba crop this year. But my main crop is very sparse. It could be from too much rain( and not enough sun) and cooler than usual temp.

Subject: Figs from my yard Replies: 21
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Hi James. Thanks for posting your fig pictures. I enjoyed looking at them.

Subject: PIX UPATE: Calvert USDA/UCD Replies: 18
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Hi Pete, it's awfully cute and pretty fig!

Subject: Figs and Black Walnuts Replies: 9
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Hi Jeff. I have a little grove of black walnut trees. I was told by the tree nursery people  not to plant anything within 25 feet of the walnuts  due to toxicity.

Subject: Introduction Replies: 19
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Hi Cobb4861, welcome! My love of figs ,also,came from picking and eating my grandparents figs. Seems like you have a great collection already :)

Subject: Fig of Greatneck Replies: 16
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Hi Chris,  Virginia seems to have it's share of "unknown" and found figs. I bet with the mild weather in Virginia Beach, there should be plenty of fig plants. I'm suprised and delighted that Richmond has quite a lot also.

Subject: intoducing me Replies: 35
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Hi Pizzaman. Welcome. I've bought three Almarias from you last week and repotted them to a gallon pots. They're doing very well! Can't wait to see how the figs taste. Thanks, Elizabeth.

Subject: Doesn't look like... Petit Negri... but is it? Replies: 105
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I drove to EL three weeks go and purchased 2 Petite Negri as well as few others. They gave me  very large plants for a 4" pot. They have all three different leaves on them- 1 lobe, 3 and 5 lobes. It looks very similar to Jason's and Pete's.But I don't know how this plant can be dwarf, since the leaves are so large. In my opinion, larger than VDB.

Subject: MVS Black 2013 Replies: 19
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John, thank you for the info. Elizabeth.

Subject: MVS Black 2013 Replies: 19
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Hi. Can somebody be kind enough to tell me what MVSB stands for. It look awfully tasty. Thanks.

Subject: BELMANDIL Replies: 16
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Boy, that looks good!

Subject: Will California be Closed...???? Replies: 8
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Wow , amazing. More quarantine with California. I hope it will not be true.

Subject: CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST Replies: 26
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Susie, if you have seen the way other fig plants were packed when they land on my front door, you'll know what is good and what isn't.