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Subject: I'mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm back Replies: 22
Posted By: Berryman Views: 309
 
Nice to see you back, your posts are so informative!

Subject: Remember figs4fun?Time to turn this bus around! Replies: 55
Posted By: Berryman Views: 466
 
Thank you for the wonderful post!

Subject: Just got Cheaper!! Replies: 9
Posted By: Berryman Views: 1,148
 
Charles,
Cuttings arrived today.  As usual they are great, individually wrapped and very nice size.  I look forward to getting some LdA fruit to eat.  Thank you and have a Merry Christmas.
Greg

Subject: Next $2.50/cutting list Replies: 25
Posted By: Berryman Views: 907
 
Doug,
The cutting arrived, they are great!  Thank you for all the work you put into this and for the bonus.  I am sorry you are on the hook for shipping on some of the cuttings. Thank you for going the extra mile to help make this community the great place that it is.  I second what Cheryl said about reimbursing Doug for shipping, just do it :) 

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
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James, Figlet is fortunate to have such a wonderful home.  She looks adorable, keep us posted on her.  She can be your rodent control supervisor.  Glad things are progressing.

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
Posted By: Berryman Views: 28,740
 
Nice pictures of all you are doing.  Keep up the good work.  For what its worth, you made the only decision a farmer can make, you focus on the crop when it needs your time.

Subject: Two excellent Middle Eastern figs Replies: 9
Posted By: Berryman Views: 293
 
Do you have any experience with the hardiness of these varieties and their ability to fruit after winter damage? They look great.

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
Posted By: Berryman Views: 28,740
 
James 
Thanks for the update and thanks for all your hard work.

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
Posted By: Berryman Views: 28,740
 
This thread is evidence that many people are frustrated about the current delay in shipment and some are concerned about whether they will receive their plants.  However, it seems to me that this thread is not resolving either these frustrations or the problem and instead has morphed into something that is increasing, not relieving that frustration, and since James does not have a business contract with this forum, but instead with individual members, I do not see a way that there can be resolution of this conflict in this discussion and believe it can only occur with individual private conversations between James and individual members.  However my primary reason for writing this is that I see this discussion, in what it has become, creating an atmosphere that is fostering animosity and conflict that is harming and not helping our fig community.  I am just a member, and a new member at that, so I have a small platform to speak from.  That being said my request is that before posting on this thread, each of us considers our fig community and the effects of our post on it.  

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
Posted By: Berryman Views: 28,740
 
"The goal of this Forum is to provide a fun and friendly arena for the exchange of ideas and plant materials by connecting people to one another."
 
The above statement from the Forum decorum section is why I am a member of this forum.  I want to learn more about figs by sharing with other people who love figs.  Personally, I applaud James for undertaking such a big project.  I wonder how of us on this forum would have the energy, drive and entrepreneurial skills to handle something like this.  It seems we should all be "rooting" for James to be successful not critiquing him.  Also, I have a commercial peach orchard and there are times the commercial nurseries will have to modify or reduce an order due to unforseen circumstances.  I have ordered trees for 16 and 17 so I have skin in the game.  I think the spirit of this forum is to give members the benefit until proven otherwise.  Just my 2 cents

Subject: Fig shipment arrived today Replies: 3
Posted By: Berryman Views: 234
 
They look nice.  Watching them grow is so gratifying, enjoy!

Subject: Ficus carica dalmatie Replies: 5
Posted By: Berryman Views: 237
 
Welcome,  I think that is a great way to remember your special friend.

Subject: Sodus Sicilian 2016 Replies: 13
Posted By: Berryman Views: 298
 
Wow!

Subject: Sodus Sicilian 2016 Replies: 13
Posted By: Berryman Views: 298
 
Thank you for the information.  BTW Is it as productive as the other EBT varieties for you?

Subject: Sodus Sicilian 2016 Replies: 13
Posted By: Berryman Views: 298
 
That is a good looking fig, thanks for sharing about it.  I am intrigued by the diversity of opinion on the  flavor of EBT's, so I am always interested when somebody raves about a EBT's flavor.  Sounds like a very good one for the want list.  Too bad is it hard to root,  Is it also difficult to airlayer or just difficult to root cuttings?

Subject: Valleiry 2016 Replies: 9
Posted By: Berryman Views: 217
 
How does this compare to Laradek in terms of size, productivity and ripening season?  It sure looks great. 

Subject: Fig Varieties with a long harvest window Replies: 8
Posted By: Berryman Views: 244
 
Thanks for sharing your experiences.  The sharing on this forum is wonderful. 

Subject: Fig Varieties with a long harvest window Replies: 8
Posted By: Berryman Views: 244
 
I read this post by tony on Brooklyn White,

"Seems no matter if picked within a range of a week or more, whether field ripe, store ripe, dead ripe, or fairly early with raw sap pouring out of the end of the neck like this one, Brooklyn White packs enough sugar and flavor to be jelly good"  

This post raised the question, how many other fig varieties have a longer harvest window where the flavor and quality remain good.  For those of you have have the experience I would love to hear your opinions about which other varieties share this trait.

Subject: Bayernfeige Violetta Replies: 0
Posted By: Berryman Views: 67
 
I need some information about this fig.  I have read that this fig is patented in the US but I can't find specific information.  Does anyone know if this is patented or trademarked in the US?  If it is patented does anyone know the plant patent number?  I am considering growing some trees for a small figyard and I don't want to break the law by propagating a plant that has a patent that is still in force.  Thanks in advance.

Subject: Tissue Culture propagation Replies: 2
Posted By: Berryman Views: 136
 
Thanks for the sharing the results of your experience, I really appreciate it.  I love the way this community shares.

Subject: Tissue Culture propagation Replies: 2
Posted By: Berryman Views: 136
 
Is there anyone who has propagated figs via tissue culture?  I would like to try this to propagate plants for a 1/4 acre planting.  I have propagated blueberries and raspberries but not figs.  If anyone has any techniques that worked, or did not work, for them I would be grateful for any suggestions or advice.  Thanks a lot in advance.

Subject: Cuttings from Driftless Sacred Grove Replies: 8
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I am intrigued by the mention of this hardy kiwi variety you have.  What do you consider its best traits?  On a side note, what is your success in rooting hardwood arguta cuttings,  mine has been poor.  Any tips?  Do you have any cuttings of this?  Thanks 

Subject: First year cuttings progress Replies: 9
Posted By: Berryman Views: 381
 
I am glad they are doing well for you.  Hope you have a great Easter.

Subject: mini grafting Replies: 2
Posted By: Berryman Views: 175
 
Parafilm works for me when I try to graft my finger.  

Subject: Winter protection gone wrong... Replies: 15
Posted By: Berryman Views: 266
 
Sorry to hear about your figs.  If you are still looking for hardy chicago I can get you some cuttings this fall.

Subject: Cheap Cuttings 4 U Replies: 13
Posted By: Berryman Views: 758
 
Received the cuttings yesterday.  Thanks for the bonus.  They all look great.

Subject: OT Heirloom Tomatoes Replies: 56
Posted By: Berryman Views: 1,337
 
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Originally Posted by Smungung
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Originally Posted by Berryman
Does anyone have suggestions for tomatoes that set fruit in hot weather.  In July and August we are often 94f+ in the day and 75+ at night the varieties I have tried set very poorly.  Thanks in advance for suggestions 


I have an unknown cherry type tomato from Mexico that does extremely well here in my summers I think we hit 104F but the leaves just wilted and bounced back afternight. The fruit are extremely sweet. I do have some left over saved seed.


Matthew, thank you for the offer, that is very nice.  Cherry tomatoes are the one type I have that will produce all summer, sometimes we want what we can't have.

Subject: OT Heirloom Tomatoes Replies: 56
Posted By: Berryman Views: 1,337
 
Thank you very much for suggestions of varieties to try.  I really miss having fresh tomatoes to eat when the summers are hot.
Greg

Subject: OT Heirloom Tomatoes Replies: 56
Posted By: Berryman Views: 1,337
 
Does anyone have suggestions for tomatoes that set fruit in hot weather.  In July and August we are often 94f+ in the day and 75+ at night the varieties I have tried set very poorly.  Thanks in advance for suggestions 

Subject: Suggestion for S Oregon..? Replies: 11
Posted By: Berryman Views: 149
 
I live in Milton Freewater OR.  Medford is about 5-10 degrees hotter in the summer.  I have Hardy Chicago here and it handles the heat here just fine.

Subject: Suggestion for S Oregon..? Replies: 11
Posted By: Berryman Views: 149
 
Is this SE or SW Oregon?

Subject: Sweet Diana Unknown Cuttings for Postage 2015 - - 12/18/15 4:30pm EST All Gone! Replies: 26
Posted By: Berryman Views: 435
 
Cuttings got here today.  They are in great shape.  Thanks a lot!

Subject: Want to start my collection Replies: 12
Posted By: Berryman Views: 352
 
Welcome, this is a great community, you will enjoy it here

Subject: Sweet Diana Unknown Cuttings for Postage 2015 - - 12/18/15 4:30pm EST All Gone! Replies: 26
Posted By: Berryman Views: 435
 
PM sent.  This is great, thanks for sharing.

Subject: Anyone have Hardy Chicago cuttings? Replies: 4
Posted By: Berryman Views: 159
 
I've got some.  send me a pm and we can work out the details

Subject: $2 cuttings, 19 varieties Replies: 132
Posted By: Berryman Views: 4,337
 
James,
The cuttings arrived today, they look great.  Thanks for doing this.

Subject: No-Sew Landscape Fabric Fig Propagation Pots Replies: 3
Posted By: Berryman Views: 116
 
Thank you for showing a way to make these.  I can use this not only on figs but on berries and kiwi propagation.  That is ingenious.  Did you see this done somewhere or was it a brainstorm?  They say necessity is the mother of invention.  Are they time consuming to make?  Thanks again for sharing.

Subject: Plum tree question for NorthEast (Zone 6) Replies: 7
Posted By: Berryman Views: 320
 
If you want a nursery with a website, Adams County Nursery has a large selection and I have been happy with their recommendations of plums/pluots for me.  Since I live in Eastern Oregon I don't know what varieties would grow well in your area.  There is also Cummins Nursery in New York.

Subject: Ischia Black,got one ripe fruit! Replies: 22
Posted By: Berryman Views: 790
 
Congratulations, your patience was rewarded.

Subject: In-Ground Fig hardiness Replies: 3
Posted By: Berryman Views: 325
 
Dave,
Thank you for the link, there was a lot of good information for me.

Waynea,
Thank you for the welcome.

Subject: In-Ground Fig hardiness Replies: 3
Posted By: Berryman Views: 325
 
I have a hardy chicago fig in the ground and I want to try some other varieties in the ground as well, without protection.  I am in zone 7a Eastern Oregon.  In my location I can plant the figs up against a building or I can shelter them from the prevailing winds in the winter, but I can't do both.  Which one of these is more important in getting figs through a cold winter?  This forum has been great to read, thanks in advance for sharing your experience.