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Subject: Southeastern Fig Gig Photos added ROCKED!!!! Replies: 101
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Ok...just let me know. As good as people have been to me, its time I pay it forward.

Subject: Southeastern Fig Gig Photos added ROCKED!!!! Replies: 101
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Mike, I am in Tallassee...between Auburn (WAR EAGLE) and Montgomery

Subject: LSU GOLD 07/20/14 Replies: 5
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Gene, we have bee n unseasonably dry until the last 3 days. We've had 3 inches of rain in that time and somehow mine didn't split. I waited until the absolute lat minute to pick it and it was well worth the wait.

Subject: LSU GOLD 07/20/14 Replies: 5
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please let me know if the pictures wont load up...

Subject: LSU GOLD 07/20/14 Replies: 5
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Here's some pictures of the LSU Gold I have...3 year old plant, bought from JF & E. In a 3 gallon pot. Taste was AMAZING. This was my first homegrown, fresh fig outside of Celeste and BT. OMG!!!! It was honey with a hint of melon. Not overpowering or weak. To all the newcomers like me, this one is worth a shot in your collection. I literally closed my eyes and thanked God figs existed. My fig palette isn't as sophisticated as many on here, but this fig is fantastic.
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Subject: A short update on my container family Replies: 25
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Thanks for the pics
The figs look great

Subject: Shaping a greenhouse JH Adriatic Replies: 24
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Looks AWESOME!!! 

Subject: Photos of Early Season Fig Cultivars-A lot of Pictures Replies: 51
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Looks awesome! I know you are enjoying those . Thanks for the pics...

Subject: LSU Champagne Replies: 18
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Nice plant...I have a Champagne from Just Fruits and one from Petals. Both have fruit so fingers crossed!

Subject: Petals from the Past fig tour Replies: 2
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I will be there...got a chance to talk with him one on one. Really down to earth fella and knows his stuff.

Subject: Introduction Replies: 21
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Welcome to all things figgish

Subject: Southeastern Fig Gig Photos added ROCKED!!!! Replies: 101
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If anyone is traveling through the general central AL area I have several small plants I would love to donate for the raffle. I could meet somewhere convenient for whoever would be willing to take them.

Subject: Today's Harvest Replies: 9
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Nice!! I'm anxiously awaiting these varieties to produce for me.

Subject: Today's haul Replies: 44
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Very nice haul....looks delicious! !! Ive been dreaming about mine ripening!

Subject: Improved Celeste 2014 Replies: 14
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Mine died to the ground this winter but it sprang back and has figs on it...great variety in my book

Subject: Lemon, last year growth 6/22/14 Replies: 3
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Yes I put this together this year minus 4 varieties. I had a couple of members sell me some cuttings at really reasonable prices and I got some off of Ebay too.....my mbvs's are still teenie as well. I feed them rain water only and some diluted fertilizer every now and then...some stuff grows faster than others I guess. I have it in a decent sized pot so shipping would suck to pay. I could meet you at Petals one weekend. I'm always looking for an excuse to go back!!

Subject: Lemon, last year growth 6/22/14 Replies: 3
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If you ever get down my way I have a small Battaglia Green I will give you.

Subject: Thank you Driveway Farmer!!! Replies: 26
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I won a couple of varieties from him on ebay and was blown away by his professionalism. Definitely a saved seller and good dude. Plus we have the same name so you cant go wrong there ....

Subject: Score! Replies: 19
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Nice score!!

Subject: Should I get another fig tree? Replies: 19
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Taste the rainbow ....get a tree in all the colors (when the figs are ripe)-black, green, yellow, brown, purple and go from there!!!!

Subject: 32 degrees tonight:( in Alabama Replies: 47
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It doesn't get cold enough here to kills roots but dieback to the ground and the setback it causes just bites a big one.

Subject: On the trail of an interesting fig Replies: 2
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Asheville is a nice place for a beer and now figs! Good luck.

Subject: 32 degrees tonight:( in Alabama Replies: 47
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Maybe someone else can tell you Billy. I have no clue as to what that is.

Subject: 32 degrees tonight:( in Alabama Replies: 47
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Final low 32 but the good news is within the hour it rose to 36 so *maybe*  all is well...had to cover some pawpaw blooms too

Subject: 32 degrees tonight:( in Alabama Replies: 47
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I picked up some the other day and its in transit as we speak!!!! Can you say SUPER STOKED!
Help me, what is Papajohns besides piazza?

Subject: 32 degrees tonight:( in Alabama Replies: 47
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A 32 degree prediction here means 28 at my house in the country. 

Subject: 32 degrees tonight:( in Alabama Replies: 47
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Rick C, I am planning a trip to Petals soon to get a Lemon fig and tour the grounds in general. I am so excited for the field trip.

Subject: 32 degrees tonight:( in Alabama Replies: 47
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Just pulled everything into the laundry room that was out--6 figs, a sugarcane jujube and a mammoth pineapple guava...
@ Akram & Martin, sorry I couldn't answer I can't take my phone in the prison.
As far as BT being hardy, my fathers tree, which is around 10 years old, made it and is now waking up. Some of the younger growth in it is now crispy but all in all 95% if the tree is good to go.

@ Bob C, I did just what you said so fingers crossed!!!

Subject: 32 degrees tonight:( in Alabama Replies: 47
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Just when you thought it was over...since my in grounders died back to the soil line from this year's record winter, I wonder how much this will set back the new growth. As of right now, there are tiny green nubs starting to grow.

Subject: I'm putting up my extras on ebay Replies: 20
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Definitely watching in my watch list...great looking plants!

Subject: Perlite Is... Replies: 15
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Good job James...

Subject: Fig Juice In My Blood Replies: 12
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Very cool photo!

Subject: OT: that time of the week again. name your beer. Replies: 77
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Highland Brewing Co. OATMEAL PORTER or their Gaelic Ale...life is too short for bad beer

Subject: Hello from newbie in Kanas City Replies: 31
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Welcome ...I'm new too. Started this year

Subject: Received USDA shipment today Replies: 37
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Good score swizzle

Subject: A tribute to Dr. O'Rourke and the Fig program at LSU Replies: 7
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Great article!

Subject: sigh. The freeze got me. Replies: 30
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Looks like it got mine too...that snow and single digits was too much

Subject: what figs are you growing and what figs are you looking to taste this yr? Replies: 30
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Looking forward to tasting Smith, Hollier, Champagne, LSU Gold...

Subject: And so it begins... Replies: 66
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Nice!

Subject: AL fig hunt Replies: 5
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Snaglpus., it's definitely on my list of tours for Spring! I'm very excited to finally see it.

Subject: AL fig hunt Replies: 5
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Any fellow Alabamians having the luck I am when trying to locate local figs for propagating. Here in central AL it's Brown Turkey and more Brown Turkey. Some are possibly mislabeled Celeste for sure but there doesn't seem to be too much variety. Plenty of willing folks that would let me take cuttings, though. But 9 out of 10 do not know just how many varieties could flourish down here. Any other suggestions than just hiitng the dirt roads and riding?

Subject: in praise of verte, aka green ischia Replies: 9
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Nice...have one ordered for this spring. We made it to 9 degrees here.

Subject: Trees of Joy Replies: 13
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Mike, that's the email address I used to get in touch. He responded promptly and was very kind

Subject: Trees of Joy Replies: 13
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Thanks guys...sent him an email and got a hold of him...he said he should have some plants ready starting in April and to be on the lookout.

Subject: Trees of Joy Replies: 13
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Do they ever have any figs in stock??? There are like 6 I want to purchase!!!

Subject: Congrats Noles! Replies: 9
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War Eagle anyways!!!!!!

Subject: figs from edible landscaping Replies: 2
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Yes the prices were reasonable...I don't mind paying the price for a good product. Ive dealt with RTN before and they are top notch. I thought about getting an Excel fig from there.

Subject: figs from edible landscaping Replies: 2
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Just placed my order for Violette de Bordeaux and Petite Negri...not world changing news but I am incredibly stoked! From everything I've heard and read, VDB is a fantastic fig. And if PN is a sport of it, double the pleasure for me.

Merry Christmas,
Blake

Subject: OT: what's your favorite drink? Replies: 40
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Craft beer and microbrews...porters/Irish reds/ales!!!!!! Beer has as many unique tastes as figs!!!

Subject: How Cute!!! Replies: 9
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Definitely pinch it off as much as it pains you...good practice for all young fruit trees