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Subject: Transplant in October? Replies: 13
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Perfect. Thanks. I do have a place to store them. I'm not in a hasty position. Thanks for the input all.

Subject: Transplant in October? Replies: 13
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I have some trees that have been in 10 gal root pouches for 2 years. I have been moving them around a bit and now have a forever home for them which will be in the ground.

Since the place I'd like to transplant them is where they will be for at least the next bunch of years, should i do it now while there is still some good weather left in New England or wait until the spring.

I plan on wrapping them for the winter.

This is a tricky time of year since we have warm days mixed with chilly days in Connecticut.

Subject: wood chips - and soil.... Replies: 18
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On top is key to keep below the chips nice and moist.
If you mix it in, it will start robbing the soil. Think of it as a barrier or top cover to keep good things in the soil.

Subject: Connecticut fig growers? Replies: 3
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Hey there!
Welcome.
I'm in West Haven. Feel free to message me anytime. I grow quite a few varieties. Nothing compared to what some of the other members do, but enough to keep me busy and not on the other side of the country.
-gabe

Subject: --- Really cheap plant tags Replies: 37
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Flatten the bottle cap with a mallet and emboss on the inside?

Subject: When and how to dig out a tree to give away... Replies: 12
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I'm in a similar situation.
What if you take a dormant tree, and transplant it a week or so later in a different location?

Subject: Best way to kill a fig trunk? Replies: 34
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I wish I knew about these earlier, or I would have air layered a ton of branches. Sadly, time is of the essence and I'm grateful enough for what is salvageable.

Subject: Best way to kill a fig trunk? Replies: 34
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Thanks.
Stum Grinding or machinery isn't an option because of space and budget.
Drilling holes seems like the way to go.

It does break my heart to kill a tree, but at least I'm continuing with other parts of it. I'm happy enough that he is letting me take what I can. Least I can do is clean up his fence line.

Subject: Best way to kill a fig trunk? Replies: 34
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Not my ideal plan of action, but I have little choice in the matter. Here is my predicament and my deadline is spring.

A friend of a friend has a few very old fig trees. He doesn't like figs AT ALL, and wants them gone. He has given me full reign to do whatever I'd like, as long as I take the trees down/get rid of them when I'm done.

There are some baseball thick sized trunks which I will dig up and take along with suckers and some smaller figlings.

The original trunk is over 12" thick. I wont be able to dig those up.
Based on the work entailed, and the location of them, I would rather cut it down.

I would like to keep a good rapport and my word in getting rid of them for him.

If I cut the trunks to ground level, how can I best ensure the rest of the tree would die?

Subject: Fig Trees saved from the wrecking ball Replies: 24
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That seems to save alot of space with cuttings Dave. I might try that.

Subject: Fig Trees saved from the wrecking ball Replies: 24
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Ruuting:  Are you talking about Green Survival Gardens?
 I bought a Brown Turkey from them maybe 5 years ago. Leaves don't look anything like yours though.

Subject: Multiple air layers on one branch Replies: 9
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Its a normal sized film canister. Just clear.

Subject: Multiple air layers on one branch Replies: 9
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I did and I'm done for the night.
1. two air layers, one on the branch, one on the base of the trunk (pretty much buried)
2. Typical air layer on St. Anthony tree
3. The 2 multiple air layers in question on a Martin's purple unknown
4. A film canister air layer on a small branch of my chicago hardy

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Subject: Multiple air layers on one branch Replies: 9
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Great! Hoping i have enough time before leaves start falling. Thanks for the info.

Subject: Multiple air layers on one branch Replies: 9
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Has anyone tried two air layers on one branch? Any luck? or is it not worth trying?

Subject: Help with fig ID Replies: 2
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My best guess is Genoa.

Subject: Help with fig ID Replies: 2
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This weekend I stumbled apon a 40 year old "white fig" tree in Brooklyn, NY. The owner was happy to tell me of its origin from his Italian father. Thats all he knew. He gave me a great tasting figs, but couldn't tell me what the specific tree was. Any ideas?

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Subject: 9-11-2001...Another Day That Will L:ive In Infamy Replies: 29
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Exactly how I'm going on with my class lessons today John.
Well said.

Subject: Fabric Grow Bags...Do they really work? Replies: 16
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I've had very good luck with the 10 gal Boxer Brown Root Pouch. I've been using the 15-20 Month Black pint and quart pouches for all my vegetable seedlings and the 10 gal for figs. I just put in my order for 25 gallon boxer brown root pouches so I'm ready next year. The boxer brown pots are as strong as they say they are. I put my pullup bar through the handles and gave some good jumps. No budge.

Storing them takes up very little space. I look for any excuse to get rid of my plastic pots now.
They are perfect for me. Especially when not in use, since I hate clutter so much. If I wasn't at work, I would post pictures. Actually, I'll do that later today!

Subject: Panachee finally ripens in NY City! Replies: 48
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Great advice. I was leaning toward putting it in a pot. Just needed some encouragement.
Ill do that when I get out of work today.

Subject: Panachee finally ripens in NY City! Replies: 48
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What is the best climate for Panache? I planted one in the ground at the beginning of the season. I found a 3 year old tree, but it always stayed in a green house. I currently have ONE fig on the entire tree.
Its about 5 feet tall and has not leafed out much at all. I'm along the coast in New Haven Connecticut.

Should I leave it in the ground and protect it from the harsh New England winters for another season, or would I have more luck potting it and keeping it indoors? Also, am I being impatient or preemptive. haha hard to tell the difference.

Subject: Tattoo Replies: 6
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heart is always on my sleeve. :)

Subject: Tattoo Replies: 6
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Kind of just sitting back as everything is growing this time of year and a buddy asked me if he could tattoo something small on me. I immediately thought of a fig leaf. Next is a cross sectioned fig.

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Subject: Ground Cover Replies: 27
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After all of the suggestions I had before the growing season started, I couldn't be happier to have gone the wood-chip route. Here are a few pictures of how well things are growing and some harvested chard. Wood-chips (maple) were free from a local arborist

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Subject: Air-Layering Replies: 70
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Here is my air layer I did today on a smaller Panache branch that would other wise be pruned for crossing.

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Subject: Cuttings wilting/wrinkled bark Replies: 6
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I did have a little mold. i took them out and cut off the bottom until i saw green. There is a little bit of life left. i'll see what i can do to keep them going.

Subject: Cuttings wilting/wrinkled bark Replies: 6
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:( thanks.

Subject: Cuttings wilting/wrinkled bark Replies: 6
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I have some cuttings and am concerned if I have lost them or not. The bark seems to be shriveled and dry. They are in clear cups and I'm afraid to move anything and check for root growth. Is this normal and they bounce back? Or are they lost?

Subject: Ground Cover Replies: 27
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Makes me want to take my beds down and just woodchip everything.

Subject: Ground Cover Replies: 27
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I'm watching Back to Eden now. Besides all the scripture, I'm sold! Thank Grasa!!!

Subject: Ground Cover Replies: 27
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That is some growth. I'm going to see if i can find indian strawberries and clover this week locally. I forgot about those strawberries. they are very low growing and soft as pillow under your feet. I think i have a family member with that in their lawn. Great idea. Thanks everyone

Subject: Ground Cover Replies: 27
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I like the idea of clover because it is a seed i can spread as opposed to plantings. I keep bees as well, so it would be beneficial to those little girls.

Subject: Ground Cover Replies: 27
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Spreading is exactly what I want. The flowers look great.
my beds are 4'x12'  with 1.5 ft between each and probably an area of 200 sqft for everything else. I'm reading that I should plant about 12" from each plant. 
Does your neighbor have the "minor" or "major" strain? Will it take over the grass, or should I kill the grass?

Subject: Ground Cover Replies: 27
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Thanks.
I'm looking for something that I wouldnt mind kneeling or sitting on. I've read about some of the creeping thymes, but haven't met anyone with real experience in growing ground covers.

Subject: Ground Cover Replies: 27
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Does anyone have experience with groundcovers? I'm looking for something that will spread between all my raised beds and around my trees. I'd love to never mow again.

1st time posting pictures here. I hope I did it right.

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Subject: Tastey Pawpaws Replies: 58
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That was the exact info i was looking for. Thank you!!
I would much rather spend a little bit more with a better chance of survival. I just called them and they launched a new website that is much more user friendly to small orders. http://www.g2gardens.com if anyone else is interested. It must be really new because the website kept popping up errors when i clicked to  finalize my order. I had to call back and do it over the phone. The woman who answered was super friendly and helpful. I got the 2 varieties I wanted and will be waiting for them to ship.
Will update and take pictures of their condition when they arrive.

Subject: Tastey Pawpaws Replies: 58
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looking into trees from onegreenworld.com  they are based out of Oregon. Anyone ever order from there before? I'm looking into them because they have both "Susquehanna" and "Shenandoah"

Also , has anyone ordered from fknursery.com? their website seems to be very un-user friendly. They also have the varieties i want.

Subject: Tastey Pawpaws Replies: 58
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I wish i knew of a spot in CT. Maybe along hiking trail?  That would make decisions a lot easier.

Subject: Tastey Pawpaws Replies: 58
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Starks has some. I'm trying to educate myself and figure out which 2 I really want to start with. hmmmmm.... decisions  decisions

Subject: Tastey Pawpaws Replies: 58
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that's a good way of not letting anything go to waste.

Subject: Tastey Pawpaws Replies: 58
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I'm thinking of growing pawpaws. Any ideas of the best variety to grow in CT? and best place to get plants this time of year.

Subject: Anyone have Panache Cuttings 4 sale Replies: 31
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That would be great Frank. Thank you.

Subject: Anyone have Panache Cuttings 4 sale Replies: 31
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John just got back to me, he doesn't have any panache at the moment. :(

Subject: Anyone have Panache Cuttings 4 sale Replies: 31
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Good idea. I was just looking on ebay too. I'll email encanto right now. Thanks.

Subject: Anyone have Panache Cuttings 4 sale Replies: 31
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I'm also looking for Panache. groworganic.com is sold out.

Subject: New here! Potting Question Replies: 6
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Awesome. Thanks for the info.
I'll roll them into the garage then. Easy enough.
Is Promix hard to come by? I'm sure the pine bark and perlite is easy to find at any big box store.
Should I add sphagnum if i go with the PB/Perlite mix?

Subject: New here! Potting Question Replies: 6
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indoors, as in keeping them outside for the spring and summer, moving them inside when temps drop and rolling into the garage for dormancy. Is that thinking and doing too much?


Subject: New here! Potting Question Replies: 6
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Hi, first post on this forum.

I'm not new to figs in the ground, but very new to figs in pots and indoors.

I have two 24"/15 gallon pots. Not sure if that is their exact size, but they are huge, and would be great to keep my figs indoors in the colder months of Connecticut.

My question is... what is the best planting medium for potted figs.  I have a Votata and Magnolia, (but I'm not too keen on keeping the magnolia) I'm going for variety here.

I've been reading about pine bark mulch and perlite, vs Promix or Fox farm, etc.

I'm looking for the most bang for my buck, and don't have access to a pickup. In other words, nurseries and ordering by the yard are out of the question for me. I live close to home depot and lowes. Ocean state job lot usually has some goodies this time of the year.

Any hints or tips are great. (especially CT growers)

-gabriel