My name is Angela. I'm happy to be a part of this group. I'm excited to get started and become a great Figster. I own a garden center here in Arkansas and have been propagating plants for years . I've been experimenting with figs this year and boy do I have to say I'm happy to have found this group. Im use to propagating shrubs and trees off new growth in the spring . I tried this with some Brown Turkey this spring in my cold frame . It wasn't a complete failure but starting them when their more dormant seems to be the way to go about it. I can't wait to build up a great fig collection . If you have any extra cuttings you would be willing to share I sure will appreciate it. I don't have much of what would call a fig collection now but would be happy to share other fruit tree and berry cuttings I have. Thanks everyone !

Hi Angela!  I have just recently entertained the idea of growing berries.  What kinds do you have for trade?  Better yet, what are best for zone 7?

Welcome to the Forum.
With plant propagation as a hobby and work related activity, your iputs will be appreciated by old and new members.

Welcome Angela! What part of the AR (zone) are you from? I'm Jenny and I'm in Northwest AR (zone 6B) and currently only have two varieties, but will hopefully have more to share in the next few years!

Welcome!

[QUOTE=Flowerchic] Im use to propagating shrubs and trees off new growth in the spring . I tried this with some Brown Turkey this spring in my cold frame . [/QUOTE]

Given a choice I would rather have a fig cutting from new growth than a dormant cutting anytime. Green cuttings do not ship well so one needs a close by source. I start my green cuttings in 50% Ultimate Potting Mix and 50% perlite, in trade gallons covered with a one gallon ziplock bag. Remove all but the last few leaves and cut away 3/4 of those leaves. Do all of this within two minutes of taking the cutting. Place a support (stick) in the pot to support the ziplock. Put the pot under a Magnolia tree and walk away. Check in a few weeks. This method is nearly 100% when done correctly. I had only a couple failures on about 200 this past year.

Hey Angela, welcome to the forum!

Hey, Frank. I'm zone 7. I have triple Crown thornless blackberries, Darrow blackberries, Premier rabbit-eye southern high bush blueberries, Tiff blue blueberry also southern high bush rabbit-eye, native mulberry , few everbearing Ozark Beauty strawberries and will be getting many more items in spring such as grapes, Muscadines , elderberry and more. I try and propagate or buy as local as possible so the plants are acclimated to the temps here(zone) . If interested in anything let me know. I'm always up for horse trading plants /cuttings. Thanks !

Jake that is the same method I Use. Extremely easy with active cuttings.

Welcome Angela!
Lots to learn regarding figs and fig propagation here - the search function is your friend  :)

Also the pinned topic above -  "Start Here..." has lots of valuable reading material.

Welcome again Angela, you will find this is a great forum, always someone to help you when in need, or just talk about figs and other subjects. I root dormant and green cuttings and have really good luck with both, although I had a miserable first year and with the help of Frank (FMD) I found this forum. I think the main thing is to keep your medium(whatever you use) warm. I root everything in one gallon pots using mostly pine bark fines, peat, compost, and perlite. Most members do not use this method, but I live in sunny Florida and root all year long, outside. Last Dec and Jan, I successfully rooted CdD Noir, Kathleen Black, Ronde, and Violet Sollies outside even with some cold days(brrrrr 40deg at night only 60deg daytime), but most days were in the 55-80 range. I think the sun on black pots keeps the roots warm and the cool air slows the leaf growth. The good thing about this forum is that you will get a lot of ideas. So good luck and good growing.

Welcome

Thank you everyone for all the info. and ideas . I can't wait to start growing and sharing .

Angela,
Welcome to THE forum, where it all happens :)

PM me for starter kit that I am preparing for few new members here.
It will be after first week of January :)

Pm sent Aaron . Thanks !

Jenny I'm 7a in more Northeast Ar. I'm right on the line of 7a and 7b. Not sure if being right on the line is a good or bad thing.

Welcome aboard

Hey Angela welcome to the forum, many nice members and a huge knowledgebase for fig growing.  
Tell us more about your garden centre. 
What climatic zone is Arkansas?

[QUOTE=pino]Hey Angela welcome to the forum, many nice members and a huge knowledgebase for fig growing.  
Tell us more about your garden centre. 
What climatic zone is Arkansas?[/QUOTE] I'm zone 7a . I've been born in raised in the plant nursery busy. My parents were in the business for 40+ plus years. I opened my business about 9 years ago. I was in charge of the propagation for my parents nursery for years. I've been propagating more and more for my own business every year. I start a lot of my own veggies, herbs, shrubs , trees, perennials and annuals from seed or cuttings. I also sale fruit trees and name it with berry bushes . I know it's a fig forum but if anyone has in questions about other plants I'll do what I can to help.

[QUOTE=BrightGreenNurse]Welcome Angela! What part of the AR (zone) are you from? I'm Jenny and I'm in Northwest AR (zone 6B) and currently only have two varieties, but will hopefully have more to share in the next few years![/QUOTE] Hey, Jenny ! I'm a 7a more Northeast Ar. . I hope too have lots to share myself in the next year or so.

[QUOTE=FiggyFrank]Hi Angela!  I have just recently entertained the idea of growing berries.  What kinds do you have for trade?  Better yet, what are best for zone 7?[/QUOTE] Hey, Frank. I'm zone 7. I have triple Crown thornless blackberries, Darrow blackberries, Premier rabbit-eye southern high bush blueberries, Tiff blue blueberry also southern high bush rabbit-eye, native mulberry , few everbearing Ozark Beauty strawberries and will be getting many more items in spring such as grapes, Muscadines , elderberry and more. I try and propagate or buy as local as possible so the plants are acclimated to the temps here(zone) . If interested in anything let me know. I'm always up for horse trading plants /cuttings. Thanks ! Oh, I do have tons of pomegranate cuttings.

Welcome!

Hi Angela, glad you joined us! Greetings from Alabama! ; )

Btw Just as a warning. You are entering a community of fig enablers You will be digging up the front lawn soon so you can get "... just one more French Fig..." growing

Hey Angela, welcome.  I'm over around Fort Smith.  Just started growing figs this year.  This is a great bunch for the most part, lots to see and learn.  

[QUOTE=Charlie]Hey Angela, welcome.  I'm over around Fort Smith.  Just started growing figs this year.  This is a great bunch for the most part, lots to see and learn.  [/QUOTE] K' then Charlie ... Thanks, if I can speak for a lot of us.

Anyhow,... Don't look at this... You or anyone that's related or knows you.... http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/cuttings-info-for-f4f-newbies-2015-7143720?pid=1285432650#post1285432650

Welcome from the frigid northland of Missouri.

Welcome to the forum, Angela.

[QUOTE=RichinNJ]Btw

Just as a warning. You are entering a community of fig enablers

You will be digging up the front lawn soon so you can get "... just one more French Fig..." growing [/QUOTE] Lol. That's completely fine by me. I'm contemplating purchasing more land just for figs and such anyways.

Hi Angela, I am just north of you near Springfield Mo (zone 6a), and figs are not seen around here.  I wish you luck with getting figs that are hearty for our area so more folk will get involved growing this wonderful fruit.  It appears someone with your talent and experience could make huge headways in our zone.  Best of luck and have a Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Hi and welcome!

[QUOTE=dirtguy50]Hi Angela, I am just north of you near Springfield Mo (zone 6a), and figs are not seen around here.  I wish you luck with getting figs that are hearty for our area so more folk will get involved growing this wonderful fruit.  It appears someone with your talent and experience could make huge headways in our zone.  Best of luck and have a Merry Christmas to you and your family.[/QUOTE] Thanks so much ! I'll keep everyone informed on my progress. Merry Christmas too you and your family !

Welcome Angela and merry christmas!

[QUOTE=rafaelissimmo]Welcome Angela and merry christmas![/QUOTE] Thanks and Merry Christmas !

Welcome!

Welcome!

Greetings from rainy North Florida!

Hello form So. Cal and welcome to the forum...

Hi and welcome from north fla!

Welcome Angela and Merry Christmas.