Register  |   | 
 
Encanto Farms Nursery > Topics > Search > All posts by Smyfigs
 
 


The search returned 1000 posts

Only find topics started by Smyfigs
   
Topics  |  Posts
Subject: Merry Christmas to all!! Replies: 32
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 336
 
Merry Christmas to you & a very blessed new 2017 to all!

Subject: Merry Christmas Replies: 15
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 150
 
Blessings to you also, dkirtexas. Merry Christmas to you & everyone. Especially those who are away from home/family. Keeping you all in my prayers.

Subject: Merry Christmas! Replies: 7
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 60
 
Merry Christmas, Noel & everyone. A very nice message. Thank you & wishing the same for you & your family. And sending you all blessings for the new year...2017!

Subject: California Rare Fruit Scion Exchange Replies: 22
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 509
 
Lol, Arron...hehehehe

Quote:
Originally Posted by ADelmanto
We'll hold one at Bass' place. No one tell him. We'll just show up with pruners and baggies.

Subject: Still leaves on my Fig Trees Replies: 14
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 296
 
All my trees have leaves AND now some are starting to put out new figs!! Our temps are up in the 80's & 90's!! Unbelievable!!! Nothing is going dormant.

Subject: Best figs at your location Replies: 266
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 72,860
 
Welcome, Alcarson42!!!

Quote:
Originally Posted by alcarson42
I AM WALDORF MARYLAND, ZONE 7; I AM A  74 YEAR YOUNG JUST LEARNING ABOUT FIGS TO GROW. 6 FIG TREES (GIFTS) THAT HAVE NOT BEGAN TO PRODUCE:
(DO NOT FORGET I AM A NOVICE OPENED TO LEARNING ABOUT FIGS)
PANACHE,
BLACK MISSION,
LITTLE FIGGY,
LITTLE RUBY,
YELLOW LONGNECK,
ATREANO

Subject: Get those Campaign signs! Replies: 6
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 297
 
Around my area, the signs end up lingering for months! And then they end up at the curbside. If there is good use for them, i totally believe in up cycling in a way that eliminates furture toxic contamination. I would really like to have strong legislation supporting after-election clean-up by each candidate.

Subject: OT - Hachiya Persimmon picking time Replies: 15
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 291
 
Very nice!!!

Subject: Fico Gentile Replies: 8
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 263
 
Whoa!!! That is beautifull, KK!! Amazing, rich colors!

Subject: Sweet George fig Replies: 17
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 2,747
 
Beautiful fig!

Subject: Grigio d'iseo. Replies: 8
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 181
 
Wow, so interesting! I imagine that first year figs are different but how would you describe the taste?

Subject: Panachee Replies: 15
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 313
 
Love Panache!!! Great taste & beautiful fig!

Subject: Fig tree timelapse Replies: 8
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 233
 
Fun! Thanks for sharing. I like this one, Dave.

Subject: Ponzi scheme Replies: 11
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 564
 
Crazy stuff!

Subject: Will figs that did not ripen stay for next spring Replies: 13
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 282
 
Hi, Marianna: Do u have any good recipe u can share?

Quote:
Originally Posted by MariannaMiller
Richie, unripened figs make a good  chutney too if combined with a peach or mango.

Subject: Posting pictures step by step Replies: 5
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 146
 
Pete, great instructional!! I was able to post two weeks ago because of your suggestion to use photobucket. Thanks!

Subject: ID help please - dark fig with yellow flesh Replies: 29
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 649
 
FigFan (and SuperMario) your fig resembles the Sao Luis

Subject: Need help to identify fig's variety Replies: 4
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 159
 
Very nice fig. It reminds me of gout d'or

Subject: Badly Infected Trees - To Keep or Not to Keep Replies: 23
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 735
 
It looks great!! Glad you kept it :-)

Subject: First time making fig jam (mouth-watering pictures!) Replies: 24
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 474
 
Frank, your jam looks absolutely delicious!  I look forward to the day I have enough figs to enjoy a few in one day but maybe even to make jam like you :-D!

Subject: Snow is coming!!! Replies: 31
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 431
 
We did get some rain today but its nowhere near feeling like fall. one if my trees has a little fig growing now?! Strange.

Subject: Saved Brooklyn Tree - Unknown Sheepshead - Community Growlog Replies: 120
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 2,707
 
Nice photos, Pete. Looking forward to mine fruiting. Looks great. Glad you saved this one Matty.

Subject: Fig leaf tea and Diabetes. Replies: 12
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 230
 
Ive read about some of the great benefits of fig leaves & figs. This is great, Noel!

Subject: ID help please - dark fig with yellow flesh Replies: 29
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 649
 
FigFan, your fig looks great! I will follow this post as I am interested to know what variety it possibly is.

Subject: On this forum! Do you know "Justfigs" Giacomo Calabrese? Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 747
 
I think it was poor judgement on Giacomo's part to send me those damaged (or whatever) cuttings.  

Subject: Jesus cursing the fig tree. Warning: Religious Content ;) Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 610
 
Thats what this book is about. Thriftbooks is a great place to find like-new books for a great price. https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-case-for-christ-by-lee-strobel/252672/#isbn=0310209307

http://www.faithgateway.com/case-for-christ-video-study-lee-strobel/#.WAeUcXNHaJI

Lee Strobel has a new version that has much more about his findings including pictures.

Also, heres an old trailer but as I mentioned, there will be a new movie coming.



Quote:
Originally Posted by Smungung


I'll try and find the book but a god or an intelligent creator is logically impossible.

Subject: Jesus cursing the fig tree. Warning: Religious Content ;) Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 610
 
Oh interesting. I went to Catholic school too. I grew up going to Catholic church until my early 20's.

I was referring to reading in general but also the bible. Its great that you like to read. And you're right, reading really helps one become well cultured. Good for you! You may like reading a book by author Lee Strobel titled "A Case for Christ." He has written many books but he is best known for this one, which by the way is being made into a movie and should be in theatres around February 2017. His book has many great points and also delves into his life as an atheist. Let me know what you think about it.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Smungung


I read what I can in my free time to try my best at being a well cultured person. If you were referring to reading the bible I was in Catholic school in my elementary years and I try and learn a bit about every religion. I am also atheist just incase anyone wants to debate me I'm fine with it.

Subject: My Godfather Fig story Replies: 27
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 424
 
Beautiful story! My dad used to play a song about a tree that was planted by the son & dad st the edge if the "patio" or the yard. I loved it. It reminds me of him. Your story reminds me of that song & my dad.

As your daughter grows, she will cherish the tree & its fruit. She will remember how small it was when she was young...it will be a living memory. Just a thought, take a picture of her next to the tree every year. Thanks for sharing your story, your beautiful & private moments with us.

Subject: On this forum! Do you know "Justfigs" Giacomo Calabrese? Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 747
 
Thank you so much for taking the time to give me your explanation. I sincerely appreciate it. I wish Giacomo would have taken the time to explain to me or perhaps even ask me what my concern was. I was taken back by his response. I wish he had taken the time to explain to me ahead of time what he was shipping to me. I would like to believe Im a reasonsble person. You can imagine my shock when i opened the package. But misunderstandings can be remedied through communication. I wish he would have explained to me. I could have understood.

QUOTE=FigWhisperer]Hello Meg,
I have been reading your post since the time you created.
I have heard only good things about Giacomo. He has also sent /exchanged very good variety of figs with Aaron for LosAngelesFigForest. I can not answer your question to WHY he treated you like that but this is what I can tell you: Those wound like marks are due to weather, heat and night moisture in the air. I got few trees this year with trunks damaged like that. They are just trunk cracks and the bark openings from over-watering sometimes after dehydration. They heal within a season.
If you look carefully, some of the cracks on your cuttings have already developed calluses. They are perfectly normal reaction of fig plant to the weather hazards.
If I were you, I would take just one cutting and split lengthwise and check for bugs. I'm pretty much positive that you won't find any leaving things in the trunk. (I pray that I am not wrong, LOL)
In fact those cuttings will root faster than you think because of the calluses on the surface.
Please keep us all posted.

Subject: a big thank you year 4 project ark Replies: 3
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 95
 
Hi, Dave: i recall this from last year but i had missed it. How does one donate cuttings, etc?

Also, wow, this is wonderful!! A true blessing!

Subject: Jesus cursing the fig tree. Warning: Religious Content ;) Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 610
 
This sounds right also!

Quote:
Originally Posted by indestructible87
I believe its a warning to his followers that if you do not bear fruits of the spirit you are as good as dead to Him.

Subject: Jesus cursing the fig tree. Warning: Religious Content ;) Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 610
 
No worries, everyone has an opinion. And, thanks for being so respectful. Im glad that you are here too! So much to understand, right? Do you read a lot?

Subject: On this forum! Do you know "Justfigs" Giacomo Calabrese? Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 747
 
I think I got the bucket thing figured out..maybe
http://s345.photobucket.com/user/smyfigs/library/

Subject: Grafting Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 618
 
This is a great tip, Jaime. I know this is also what Francisco emphasizes. Thanks!!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jsacadura
You're welcome.

If you adapt to your region and protect well your attempts you should be fine. 

As i said before, I've learned that important lesson the hard way. Then i saw a video of a guy in Palestine doing one of the worst grafting jobs i ever saw (rough cuts, poor alignment of cambium, etc), but he protected his fig grafts like i never did. It's probably the most important part of the success of grafting figs.

Here's the video - Grafting figs in Palestine

Best of luck for your grafts.

Subject: Toronto Fig tree give away Replies: 8
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 305
 
What a generous offer, John. Im nowhere near you but want to thank you for your kindness.

Subject: On this forum! Do you know "Justfigs" Giacomo Calabrese? Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 747
 

Yes, maybe burn is best.

Quote:
Originally Posted by JMRTSUS
Liquid Sevin mix to normal mix....soak the cutting about 1 hour should take care of them. Soak in clean water after to remove the remainder. I use this every fall and spring to kill the grubs of many pests in my berry patch. I  Pour 1 Gal on each root clump for Blackberries and Raspberries never had a problem with my figs or Cherry trees. But have lost lots of berry plants......... 

Personally I would burn them to insure I do not end up bringing problems in. The cost of the cuttings is not worth the chance of harmful eggs getting loose.  I have enough pests already.

Subject: Jesus cursing the fig tree. Warning: Religious Content ;) Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 610
 
Yes and just as a father loves his child, God gives us warnings but allows us free will. It is up to us to obey & make wise choices.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Smungung

Aren't Jesus and God supposed to love everyone?

Subject: Jesus cursing the fig tree. Warning: Religious Content ;) Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 610
 
Lol...and squirrels.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sas
If I go out to my garden to find out that a bird ate my figs, I might curse the bird too.

Subject: Jesus cursing the fig tree. Warning: Religious Content ;) Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 610
 
Hi, Doug:

I can understand why this would feel confusing. I have to keep asking questions in order to understand the whys of many things. But I believe that Noels explanation is a very good one. Im sure there are others too.

Jesus could have done many things when He was here on earth but everything he did & didnt do had a purpose. Sometimes the sole purpose for something is to bring us closer to Him; to have our attention back on Him again.

Quote:
Originally Posted by SCfigFanatic
So, if something does not go your way, you just curse it to die?

Jesus did. The tree died.

If he created all things, why would he not just put fruit on the tree he needs to eat from?

I am a born again christian, but many things are very confusing.

This is one of them.

I'm glad Jesus does not have such a temper with us!


Doug

Subject: On this forum! Do you know "Justfigs" Giacomo Calabrese? Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 747
 
I know we can post many more responses here but perhaps this has been enough said. I hope Giacomo will make better decisions in the future.

Subject: On this forum! Do you know "Justfigs" Giacomo Calabrese? Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 747
 
Hi, Rob: I thought about this but im afraid of beetles running out. The burrows are huge. Do you know of a chemical i can pour into a container that would kill things that big? They are in a bag inside another bag in a box outside on my car port. I didnt know what to do with then.

Quote:
Originally Posted by rcantor
I suggest that you burn them so the eggs never hatch.  If you throw them out the eggs will hatch in your landfill and you may have a colony spreading in your area.

Subject: On this forum! Do you know "Justfigs" Giacomo Calabrese? Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 747
 
Hi Armando: i try to see all sides. Most of all I try to never assume. In research, we look at things from different angles and ask different questions. We watch for changes when something is introduced to the model. We never first assume. When I sent Giacomo a pm, I was hoping for an apology. Or some sort of explanation but he didnt seem to care about that, which surprised me. I would never knowingly send cuttings that were so horribly diseased. A dried cutting, that could happen for many reasons. Huge 2/3 inch burrows, its obviously a sick tree. EVEN if its been bad weather in his part of the country, there is an ethical responsibility for both parties. And in my opinion, more so when one is a member of a forum that holds to high standards such as here and, when this forum is mentioned in the sellers description.

Im not angry & I have forgiven him. I hope he makes some changes in his life.

Quote:
Originally Posted by armando93223
Giacomo sent me awesome cuttings every time......I also sell a few cuttings in the spring. A year ago a customer got a few cuttings that probably froze on the plane, truck or mailbox....I didnt appreciate him assuming I sold him dead cuttings... I sold him about 5 mission cuttings for about 5 dollars.....I hope he got black listed.. LOL.

Subject: On this forum! Do you know "Justfigs" Giacomo Calabrese? Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 747
 
Im glad you have. Something has obviously changed for him and Im sorry for that.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Apalermo88
I have gotten many cuttings from him in the past. I have always been happy with what I received. Shame to hear this news.

Subject: On this forum! Do you know "Justfigs" Giacomo Calabrese? Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 747
 
i thought that too...maybe a mistake. However, he was not surprised at all nor did he seem to care when I sent him a pm about it. He never apologized. Rather, he seemed flippant about it. The burrows are almost 2/3 inches long and one cutting had at least four! At first i thought the cutting was possibly bent in shipping and it got stressed to the point of shredding the cambian. I have never seen anything so obviously bad.

Posting this is not something i really wanted to do. I had hoped to receive a difference response from him.

Quote:
Originally Posted by DevIsgro
Sometimes mistakes are made as well, send them pictures and ask if they looked the same when shipped out. If not, we all know the postal system is perfect lol not to mention many states have had freezes lately

Subject: On this forum! Do you know "Justfigs" Giacomo Calabrese? Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 747
 
I know he has been on this forum & thiz is why i went with his suction. Im sorry for this negative post.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Apalermo88
I have gotten many cuttings from him in the past. I have always been happy with what I received. Shame to hear this news.

Subject: On this forum! Do you know "Justfigs" Giacomo Calabrese? Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 747
 
Hi, Elin: im sorry: i dont like speaking poorly of people. I was disappointed & truly shocked. Truly shocked. More than anything, I was shocked to receive his uncaring response.

Quote:
Originally Posted by elin
Giacomo seems like a nice person and always helped me with my questions on SIP designs.

Subject: On this forum! Do you know "Justfigs" Giacomo Calabrese? Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 747
 
Hey, Aaron, its nice of you to even post but I would rather just thank you than say. I really wanted to just express that this person uses the goodness of this forum in the wrong way thats all. I think people here are great and in my eyes, just plain kind. In fact kindness here goes far beyond monetary value for me. Again thanks for even suggesting that i post the items here but its best just to let things be.

Quote:
Originally Posted by ADelmanto
What were the varieties you ordered? Maybe someone could help you out.

Subject: On this forum! Do you know "Justfigs" Giacomo Calabrese? Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 747
 
Yes, I just found out the storage issues.

Yes, the cuttings were unbelievably horrible! I dont have flicker or other but I will work on this to get photos posted! Thanks for posting about your experience. I wanted to post my experience so that others realize that some of these people are actually here on this forum for the sole purpose of scamming others on eBay or otherwise.

Thanks so much for confirming what I also discovered with my cuttings!

Subject: On this forum! Do you know "Justfigs" Giacomo Calabrese? Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 747
 
why dont my pictures show?

Subject: On this forum! Do you know "Justfigs" Giacomo Calabrese? Replies: 34
Posted By: Smyfigs Views: 747
 
Im not one to bash anyone...anyone! I try to take the high road. However, I felt that it was important to post this in order to save another person from making the same mistake as I did. I will share ut here for others to see. You be the judge.

We rely on the good reputation of this forum to choose eBay sellers, right? I thought this was the right thing to do also, which is why I chose to bid on these cuttings. Unfortunately, Giacomo Calebrese (spelling?) who goes by "Justfigs" on this forum sent me cuttings, which I won on for what I thought was a good price. By the way, his cuttings are NOT shown on his post but rather he posts a picture of trees! Now I understand why! When I received the cuttings today, I was horrified. They were diseased and had huge burrows! Something is chewing up the cuttings and still lives in there! Why would someone knowingly send out these cuttings? Why? Why do this just to make a few bucks? Why risk reputation, money and more? When I sent him a pm and asked for a full refund. He simply answered "I can get you a refund." No apology. Nothing! He didn't know the buyer was someone connected to this group?! My next pm only received this response..."I already put in a refund request. Im not mother nature. Get over yourself." What? After he ripped me off he still dares say this to me? Still no apology. You take a look and tell me what you see and what you think.