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Subject: a bit figless..... Replies: 5
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Dieseler, I am a Jill of all trades.... Ottawan, I would take up your offer if you lived closer..... Xgrndpounder, I think you are right... Yes, thank you Jon.  The figs were a wonderful treat!

Subject: a bit figless..... Replies: 5
Posted By: Darcy Views: 650
 
........ will work for figs.........

Subject: Transplant hardening off. Replies: 9
Posted By: Darcy Views: 848
 
My cuttings haven't been doing very well this year.  I moved the transplants to 1 Gal pots and all the leaves wilted and eventually dropped off.  I have them in the shade but they still look very stressed.  I hope they survive..........

Subject: Oops........ Replies: 19
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You guys are too funny!

Dieseler - don't worry, you will get a chance.  Some day you will get a scion that has grown healthy roots at the top and buds at the bottom.

xgrndpounder - The golden rule is: all figs must pass over the taste buds first.

monkey546 - I think since the fig has righted itself it should be okay. Jon probably knows what will happen..... When I transplant it I will just cover up the original scion, and tilt it so it starts growing straight up.

Jon - if you want to use this photo for what not to do in your "Growing Tips" you may.

Subject: Oops........ Replies: 19
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Subject: German Giant Fig Replies: 20
Posted By: Darcy Views: 3,705
 
Wow!  I want one.

Subject: +52F in San Diego Today Replies: 9
Posted By: Darcy Views: 1,307
 
I did 5 hours of weed whipping in paradise.... and it was still a beautiful day.

Subject: IV International Symposium on Fig Replies: 8
Posted By: Darcy Views: 1,268
 
Looks like a fun trip!

Subject: Longue d'Aout pics Replies: 66
Posted By: Darcy Views: 11,769
 
Axier,

Can you post a picture of the inside of a ripe fig?

Thanks.

Darcy

Subject: Remember that scene from the movie "ALIENS".. Replies: 4
Posted By: Darcy Views: 684
 
At first glance I thought it was an unendowed male fig, but at a closer glance it looks like a twin within a twin........

Please upload a photo (fig cut in half) when it's ripe!

Subject: Tasting at Wolfskill Replies: 21
Posted By: Darcy Views: 2,032
 
Herman,

143-36 was a total surprise.  It was large, sweet and light (it didn't have a heavy texture).  I can't wait to get my own tree.

Harvey, seems to me you were smiling the day I met you...... must have been all the figs.

Subject: Tasting at Wolfskill Replies: 21
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Harvey,

I had plenty of Zidi figs. They tasted very good and the tree is full and beautiful.  Every time I walked by the tree I thought, "What a beautiful tree."

My favorites from that trip were 143-36, Marnbout, Flanders, and of course, Black Madeira.

BTW, nice pics in the Fruit Gardener.......

Subject: Tasting at Wolfskill Replies: 21
Posted By: Darcy Views: 2,032
 
Hawaii?  I'm in.

The land of orchids, scuba diving and figs.  What could be better?

Subject: Black Madeira almost ripe Replies: 4
Posted By: Darcy Views: 909
 
Jon, wanna share?

Subject: Black Madeira CONTEST Replies: 69
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Harvey, yes, I am complaining about Windows, and not the fig........
 
Thanks for the link.

Subject: Black Madeira CONTEST Replies: 69
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I must be experiencing "Beginners Luck" (The middle cutting has three little figlets on it).  I've been trying to come up with a reason why I NEED another BM to go with my three new cuttings, but I haven't thought of it yet............

BTW Vista sucks.  I don't know how to make the photo bigger.  Maybe Jon can fix it.

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Subject: Black Madeira Replies: 50
Posted By: Darcy Views: 4,481
 
Jon, thanks for the info.  I will water the sticks less than the others.

Subject: Black Madeira Replies: 50
Posted By: Darcy Views: 4,481
 
The one that I am having difficulty with is Yellow Neches.  I have 2 in 1 Gal pots, but they don't have any leaves; roots are fine just no leaves.

Out of 22 scion from UC Davis, 19 are already in pots while 3 are still in vermiculite growing roots.  That has to be beginners luck.  I didn't realize I would wind up with so many fig trees...........

Subject: Black Madeira Replies: 50
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I received 3 scion of BM from UC Davis in the middle of March.  All 3 are in 1 gallon pots and doing as well as the others.......  Must be beginners luck.

Subject: Ebay Fraud Replies: 6
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The ad has been pulled, however, it is still listed under Ebay's store categories on the left.

He lives on West Mission Road in Fallbrook...........  Do you think he is a member of CRFG?

Subject: Ebay Fraud Replies: 6
Posted By: Darcy Views: 1,165
 
Have you contacted Ebay to have your photo (used without permission) removed?

Subject: Stephanie! Replies: 12
Posted By: Darcy Views: 1,096
 
Just my opinion, but I would think if Tony and Stephanie were causing a burden to this site Jon would shut them down.  I went into the chat room to see who was there and I was all alone.  Does anyone else hang out in there?
 
Just imagine, these 2 might come up with the winning essay for the Black Madeira, grow it into a huge tree, and get motivated enough to become the next Jon V.  You just never know.........
 

Subject: Solution to mold Replies: 31
Posted By: Darcy Views: 2,877
 
This was my first experience rooting fig cuttings in a bag.  Out of 24 cuttings only 3 or 4 became moldy.  Every Sunday I would rinse each cutting off and replace the paper towel.  I also blew up the bag with my air.  Several times during the week I would open the bags and put some new air in.
 
The few that became moldy I would rinse in plain running water, and wrap in new paper towel.  They all produced roots and were transplanted into clear cups with vermiculite.  Now, it's back to waiting.......

Subject: FAQ Replies: 30
Posted By: Darcy Views: 8,219
 
Wow!  That would be enough information for an entire book!
 
I would like to see a "What is wrong with my fig?" section with photos that show the problems that fig owners encounter, and the solutions to fix them.
 
Another section on how to protect the fruit from birds and bugs etc. would be nice.  There must be a variety of innovations out there that people use to protect the fruit.

Something about identification (or the difficulties of), and genetics would be cool.
 
A Vocab page would be awesome.

Subject: Figs 4 Fun Website change Replies: 27
Posted By: Darcy Views: 2,148
 
I like this new version.  It is orderly and easy on the eyes. 
 
My only recommendation would be to put the fig leaf graphic in the empty squares where photos are not available.  The thin black line without a picture makes the entry look unfinished.  Another option would be a black square with "No Photo Available" in white lettering.

Other than that, it looks great!
 

Subject: I Lead The Dogs out Replies: 7
Posted By: Darcy Views: 965
 
It was 97 degrees over here!  My little guys are a bit shriveled......

Subject: Roots without leaves Replies: 10
Posted By: Darcy Views: 1,053
 
Jon,

How long has the cutting been in the vermiculite?

Subject: UCD Cuttings Rooting Replies: 9
Posted By: Darcy Views: 1,258
 
Yesterday, I potted 2 Early Violets, 1 Santa Cruz Dark, and 1 Black Madeira in vermiculite.......

Subject: Figs 4 Fun possible layout changes Replies: 3
Posted By: Darcy Views: 856
 
My choice would be number 2.  I like the simplicity of the plain words separated by a vertical line at the bottom of each variety, and the color change when the link is loaded.  I'm not particularly fond of the green/purple combination but it is clear when more info is available.  I would keep the dark green and choose a light green similar to the background when the link is empty.
 
Just another opinion........

Subject: Optimal cutting diameter for rooting Replies: 6
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Jon,
 
Once you pot the cuttings in vermiculite, how long before you see visible roots on the side of the cup?
 
How long do you keep them in vermiculite without any visible results?  In other words, at what time do you just give up and throw them away?
 
Thanks for the info.

Subject: UC Davis Scion Replies: 6
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Hey Jon,

Have you heard any news about when the scion will arrive?

Darcy

Subject: Possible picture formats Replies: 13
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I like your latest version for pictures.  The thin green lines help define the boundaries of the photos.

Subject: Black Mission Replies: 1
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Hello everyone,

I am all out of Black Mission cuttings....... 

Thanks for the inquires.

Darcy

Subject: Possible picture formats Replies: 13
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The "a" version is easier for me to look at.  I, too find my eyes straining to focus with the black background.

Subject: Black Mission Replies: 1
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I've just trimmed my new Black Mission fig tree.  If anyone is interested in the cuttings, let me know.  It was a tree branch that grew into the ground and my friend dug it up for me.  He received a cutting over 35 years ago which grew into an enormous tree.

Subject: New Figs 4 Fun Varietal site almost ready Replies: 75
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Jon,

Did you get P and Q?

Darcy

Subject: New Figs 4 Fun Varietal site almost ready Replies: 75
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I've finished letters P and Q except for the footnotes.  I will need help again.  Any takers? 

Subject: New Figs 4 Fun Varietal site almost ready Replies: 75
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I will do P and Q......

Subject: New Figs 4 Fun Varietal site almost ready Replies: 75
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......so what letters are left?  Is anyone keeping track?

Subject: New Figs 4 Fun Varietal site almost ready Replies: 75
Posted By: Darcy Views: 8,844
 
Fignut,

Thanks for checking the photos and footnotes for A thru D.

Darcy

Subject: New Figs 4 Fun Varietal site almost ready Replies: 75
Posted By: Darcy Views: 8,844
 

Hello Everyone,
 
I have checked A through D but wasn't able to complete all the testing.  I couldn't check all the thumbnails to see if they linked to a full-sized photo, or the footnotes to see if the link was good.  If the link was broken my Internet Explorer, and ocassionally my laptop would lock up.
 
Can anyone check the photos and footnotes for A through D?
 
Thanks.
 
Darcy

Subject: New Figs 4 Fun Varietal site almost ready Replies: 75
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I will take A through D.........

Subject: New Figs 4 Fun Varietal site almost ready Replies: 75
Posted By: Darcy Views: 8,844
 
Hi Gorgi,

I did read Jon's post.  It says, "Eventually, I am going to ask everyone to take one letter of the alphabet and test all the links for that letter, so we can debug all of this. But I have to get all the links changed to the new format, first."

He writes "eventually" he will ask for help, "but" he has to get the links changed first.

So, when he is ready, I will help.

Subject: New Figs 4 Fun Varietal site almost ready Replies: 75
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I am willing to help when Jon is ready.

Subject: cutting help needed Replies: 20
Posted By: Darcy Views: 2,031
 
Jon,

How long are your cuttings in this photo?
 
Another question for Jon:  When do you anticipate receiving the cuttings from UC Davis?
 
Thanks.
 
Darcy