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Subject: EXPANDABLE GARDEN HOSE...SAVE YOUR MONEY Replies: 24
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I have four of them. Love these hoses. I got mine dirt cheap on sale. I have the ones with the plastic fittings and they are working fine after about two years use. I always empty them out after every use and store them in my heated garage during winter.

Subject: Ebay scam Dausername1 Replies: 47
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Almost bid on some I-258 cuttings from this guy on eBay but decided to check here first. I guess this is a scam? dausername1?

Subject: Florea pics Replies: 12
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Nice pics Sammy. That looks very tasty. Hopefully I'll have some next year :)

Subject: Storing fig cuttings using a Vacuum food sealer ! Replies: 40
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Can anyone update this thread on how well this works? Success rate?

Subject: What would you do? Replies: 10
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Sas was right. I had to pick it. Didn't want it to go to waste. Flavor was good but not great like everyone says. It definitely could've used a couple more days but wasn't sure if it would continue to ripen with it split like that.

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Subject: What would you do? Replies: 10
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Tinyfish I think it is maybe a couple of days away. Just starting to get soft.

Subject: What would you do? Replies: 10
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I had two Figs develop on this very young Black Madeira. Since I have not had the chance to taste this variety yet, I decided to leave them on. Unfortunately the first one spoiled with mold and could not eat. I woke up to this after two inches of rain last night. It was in my small greenhouse but I guess it is too humid. Doesn't appear to be any bugs in it yet but also doesn't appear to be quite ripe yet. What would you do?

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Subject: My first fig! Big smile today! Replies: 18
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It only gets better from there :)

Subject: OT Goji Berries (My Experiences) Replies: 15
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Not sure which variety I have but yes they taste really bad fresh off the plant. I do have some that are drying and you can taste the sweetness coming out every day they get drier. I did not know they would put out so much fruit in their first year planted. The plants are loaded!

Subject: Dam raccoons Replies: 53
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Do a google search for dog proof coon trap. Best trap ever to catch coons. Only problem is getting them out of it without putting a bullet in their head. Best traps as long as it is legal trapping season.

Subject: Dam raccoons Replies: 53
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I agree with everyone else. Definitely marshmallows! Earlier this year I had a bout with two big coons that were able to get out of that live trap you have pictured. I think they were on steroids. Trail camera proved my theory right. Destroyed my pear tree. Evil animals!

Subject: Izbat an Naj time Replies: 9
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Looks good Bill!

Subject: UC Davis Ischia Black Replies: 34
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I know this one is a slow grower but I wish I could get my hands on this variety. I tried to buy one from Tom on eBay but was just outbid on that one. I guess there isn't enough supply for the demand :(

Subject: Super simple fig jam Replies: 13
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Nice! Thank you Doug!

Subject: Need identified. Replies: 25
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That's a cool looking fig Richie!

Subject: Keddie Replies: 7
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Haslamhulme I would've had the first ripe main crop last week if the critters didn't get it. The only Breba I had was picked June 15. It may be possible for you to get a Breba crop and two main crops. Hope this helps :)

Subject: Keddie Replies: 7
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Thanks Bill! I'll be looking forward to the JF&E fig next year I hope. All the trees I got from you are doing great. Thank you!

Subject: Keddie Replies: 7
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Haslamhulme thanks for looking. I think my zone here is considered 6b.

Subject: Keddie Replies: 7
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I got this tree from BigBadBill this year and wanted to share some pics with fellow figgers. There isn't too much posted about this one that I could find. I had one small Breba off this tree early which was pretty good. It then put out three main crop Figs. The first one was stolen from me by a bird I think but the other two I enjoyed this morning. They were very good. Nice seed crunch. Complex flavors. Berry with a hint of peach. These two were hard to pull off the tree. Latex even came out of the tree. They were dehydrating nicely on the tree. Very productive tree. It has put out a third crop. Lots of Figs. I hope they ripen. Still a very young tree. #keeper

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Subject: The fig Newton solution. Replies: 20
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Thanks Doug!

Subject: The fig Newton solution. Replies: 20
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Looks very good Doug! Don't forget to share recipe :)

Subject: MMMMMM Brown Turkey! Replies: 13
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I got this tree from a local nursery. It was labeled brown turkey.

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Subject: Picture guide on how to get a photo from phone posted Replies: 7
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Couldn't figure out your way on iPhone. Found out you can email the photo to yourself and resize it that way for Apple.

Subject: MMMMMM Brown Turkey! Replies: 13
Posted By: JohnnyD Views: 374
 
Here is my brown turkey. First time posting photo. Hope it works!

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Subject: JF&E black Madiera ( not) Replies: 15
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Bill if this is the same tree I bought from you earlier in the year at landis valley it is a vigorous grower. Sadly no Figs this year :( Hopefully next year :)

Subject: Picture guide on how to get a photo from phone posted Replies: 7
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Thank you Richie. I always use my phone. Now I can post pics :)

Subject: MMMMMM Brown Turkey! Replies: 13
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My brown turkey has also been very good this year! Thanks for sharing.

Subject: Snake in Fig Tree Replies: 40
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The amount of hate in this post saddens me.

Subject: Snake in Fig Tree Replies: 40
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The snake in that picture is clearly non-venomous. Education is the key!

Subject: Snake in Fig Tree Replies: 40
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That's a shame. Snakes are seriously misunderstood. Most times they can't get away from people fast enough! I used to have many snakes as pets for many years and never got bit once.

Subject: Today's Harvest Replies: 8
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Richie that recipe sounds delicious! I Gotta try it.

Subject: Beautiful Trees - No Fruit! Replies: 41
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I would use that soil for blueberries. They would grow great in there! I had the same problem with my blueberry plants until I figured out the right PH. They went from being almost dead to thriving like you wouldn't believe. Hopefully fixing your PH will do the same for your Figs:)

Subject: Are fig trees deer resistant? Replies: 17
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I would be more concerned about raccoons if I were you!

Subject: Fool proof air layer idea Replies: 56
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I like that idea! Thanks for sharing. I'll have to try it.

Subject: Unknown Isabella growing in ground Replies: 6
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Those are some cool looking leaves!

Subject: Sultani fig in ground tree. Replies: 7
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Very nice tree!

Subject: WILD LIFE Replies: 25
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A .22 rifle and a lot of bullets! Short rounds are very quiet :)

Subject: Met BigBadBill at the garden fare Replies: 6
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The show was at Landis Valley Museum in Lancaster PA. I also met Bill for the first time. Great guy!

Subject: Landis Valley herb and plant faire this fridayamd Saturday! Replies: 9
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Hopefully I will see you there. Sounds like a good excuse to take off work!

Subject: Free cuttings contest Replies: 141
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Hardy Lehigh

Subject: My very first figs Replies: 7
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I also enjoyed my very first figs this week. Needless to say I am hooked! They were only Celeste but small and tasty. Can't wait to try other varieties!

Subject: First Pastiliere Replies: 14
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I'm glad to hear good things about raintree nursery. I have an order placed for October.

Subject: Single node cuttings experiment Replies: 244
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Very nice pics! Great ideas I'll have to try it.

Subject: First Pastiliere Replies: 14
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Nice tree! Good luck planting that monster.

Subject: Air layer removed after just 24 days! Replies: 38
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Nice video!

Subject: Sharing figs is ok Replies: 7
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For someone who has never had a fresh fig ever. I must say I am jealous! Lol!

Subject: SUCCESS!! First fig ever! Replies: 22
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Congrats! I'm waiting for my first one also. Hope they don't fall off early. That would be disappointing.

Subject: 10x12 harbor freight greenhouse. Replies: 11
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I wish you could use that 20% coupon on the $599 price but you can't use two coupons together.

Subject: 10x12 harbor freight greenhouse. Replies: 11
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That greenhouse is normally marked down to $699. If you use the 20% off one item coupon you can get it cheaper than the $599 coupon price. I was also looking at that coupon until I did the math in my head.

Subject: UC Davis cuttings Replies: 11
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Can anyone tell me how to go about getting cuttings from UC Davis and when is the best time of year to start them?