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Subject: Jesus cursing the fig tree. Warning: Religious Content ;) Replies: 34
Posted By: Smungung Views: 610
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jdsfrance
Not forgetting that old books didn't even exist as such and those stories were told from people to people (rich and educated people) so we even rely on the memory of those who existed before us.



Just saying I do study other world civilizations and religion most definitely helped the rich get more money and rule over people of lower social classes. The people who enforced the bible. the priests, kings, and queens definitely weren't the smartest.

Subject: Jesus cursing the fig tree. Warning: Religious Content ;) Replies: 34
Posted By: Smungung Views: 610
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SCfigFanatic
How many books have lasted as long as the Bible?

God is my higher power.

I do not think all religions are the same, or wrong.
I select on my own who I worship.

I'm also a bit rough on the edges and not a good representation.
But, it will not keep me out of Heaven.


Doug


It has lasted the longest because it's backed by the super powers of the old world the ones who forcefully imposed it onto other people and waged war to destroy other religions. The bible being the oldest books means it's the most outdated the book itself supports slavery and the buying of women who have been "forced" to say the least. (don't want to use certain words on a public post) The Torah is actually older than the bible and is still relevant today to the Jewish religion and it has withstood the test of time better in a sense where they have had far worse things done to them (the Old Testament in the bible talks about Jewish slaves in Egypt,there was world war 2, and the current situation in the Middle East).

Also again I'm not here to bash on anyone.

Subject: Jesus cursing the fig tree. Warning: Religious Content ;) Replies: 34
Posted By: Smungung Views: 610
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SCfigFanatic
He already did, did he not?
By sending his son?
Is not the bible what Christians read?
We have to read and have faith it is all true.
God has come to earth to bless me and my family.
He shows it in his answers.
Doug


No he sent his son I'm pretty sure if you set up a meeting with someone and they sent their son you would think badly of the person. There are things that are absolutely preposterous in the bible examples would be Noah ark and Abraham sacrificing his son there's things that do not match up. The bible is a book, one of millions of others what separates this from the other religious books that exists.

Subject: Jesus cursing the fig tree. Warning: Religious Content ;) Replies: 34
Posted By: Smungung Views: 610
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SCfigFanatic
My take on it is that Jesus had to display his power to his disciples to show he was not from this earth, as we are.
Without power, he would just be another one of us.


Doug


Why does God not just come to earth and show that he exists and prove his existence instead of "working in mysterious ways" and sending his son.

Subject: Jesus cursing the fig tree. Warning: Religious Content ;) Replies: 34
Posted By: Smungung Views: 610
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Smyfigs
Oh interesting. I went to Catholic school too. I grew up going to Catholic church until my early 20's.

I was referring to reading in general but also the bible. Its great that you like to read. And you're right, reading really helps one become well cultured. Good for you! You may like reading a book by author Lee Strobel titled "A Case for Christ." He has written many books but he is best known for this one, which by the way is being made into a movie and should be in theatres around February 2017. His book has many great points and also delves into his life as an atheist. Let me know what you think about it.



I'll try and find the book but a god or an intelligent creator is logically impossible.

Subject: Jesus cursing the fig tree. Warning: Religious Content ;) Replies: 34
Posted By: Smungung Views: 610
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Smyfigs
No worries, everyone has an opinion. And, thanks for being so respectful. Im glad that you are here too! So much to understand, right? Do you read a lot?


I read what I can in my free time to try my best at being a well cultured person. If you were referring to reading the bible I was in Catholic school in my elementary years and I try and learn a bit about every religion. I am also atheist just incase anyone wants to debate me I'm fine with it.

Subject: Jesus cursing the fig tree. Warning: Religious Content ;) Replies: 34
Posted By: Smungung Views: 610
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Smyfigs
Yes and just as a father loves his child, God gives us warnings but allows us free will. It is up to us to obey & make wise choices.
 
With respect I disagree with your statement of free will.

Subject: Jesus cursing the fig tree. Warning: Religious Content ;) Replies: 34
Posted By: Smungung Views: 610
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by indestructible87
I believe its a warning to his followers that if you do not bear fruits of the spirit you are as good as dead to Him.

Aren't Jesus and God supposed to love everyone?

Subject: What's happening? Replies: 14
Posted By: Smungung Views: 260
 
okay thanks i will try and find larger containers and is it too late to plant some of them into the ground?

Subject: What's happening? Replies: 14
Posted By: Smungung Views: 260
 
Got it to work thanks so what would be the problem with the plants?

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Subject: What's happening? Replies: 14
Posted By: Smungung Views: 260
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Garlic_Mike
In your settings reduce the resolution and they should fit.
how do I do that?

Subject: What's happening? Replies: 14
Posted By: Smungung Views: 260
 
I can't add the pictures they're over 1mb what can I do

Subject: What's happening? Replies: 14
Posted By: Smungung Views: 260
 
My fig's leaves are shriveling up the big one in the black pot is a neri1 the two in the red pot is a strawberry verte and the small one is a Syrian long. Do you guys have any idea what the problem is?

Subject: Alma fig Replies: 6
Posted By: Smungung Views: 251
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ross
Where you are, almost all figs will need protection. Alma is definitely one of them. 


UGH! i need to dig it up?!

Subject: Alma fig Replies: 6
Posted By: Smungung Views: 251
 
I just planted a alma fig in-ground. i was wondering if i should dig it back out because i read its not cold hardy enough to be planted. Does anyone have experience with the alma figs?

Subject: Everyone Who Has Bought From Me Replies: 5
Posted By: Smungung Views: 321
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by figpig_66
I checked all your old post and only seen one time you had figs for sale. And i may have got something but cant find and old messages. Showing what i got. Richie LOUISIANA


Yes I remember I asked you about your wishlist but I dont think you bought anything from me.

Subject: Everyone Who Has Bought From Me Replies: 5
Posted By: Smungung Views: 321
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alanmercieca
Did you check the archived folder?


Yea i didnt but couldnt find anything.

Subject: Everyone Who Has Bought From Me Replies: 5
Posted By: Smungung Views: 321
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by APORTO
Tax season?

No I need to keep track of everything that I've sold so I can keep track of what I made.

Subject: Everyone Who Has Bought From Me Replies: 5
Posted By: Smungung Views: 321
 
hey can everyone who has bought anything from me in general please send me a PM my messages were deleted and i need to find out who has bought stuff.Just purchases not trades.

Subject: For sale (grapes and figs) Replies: 14
Posted By: Smungung Views: 774
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by chucklikestofish
~ARE THE BROWN TURKEY CUTTING DORMANT CUTTINGS ?


No they came out of dormancy and are starting to put out roots and leaves.

Subject: For sale (grapes and figs) Replies: 14
Posted By: Smungung Views: 774
 
I also have a package of Jerusalem artichokes 6 tubers. Only one package available if you're interested PM. 

Subject: How to plant cuttings? Replies: 4
Posted By: Smungung Views: 186
 
Yes I was wondering just about this thanks guys!

Subject: How to plant cuttings? Replies: 4
Posted By: Smungung Views: 186
 
if a fig is grown from a side node on a cutting should the original wood of the cutting be buried or would the wood rot?

Subject: Please tell me which figs smell Replies: 39
Posted By: Smungung Views: 4,687
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by satellitehead

Ah, bradford pears.  Nothing gets makes me smile like the beautiful smell of human semen floating in the breeze during springtime in Georgia.... (Ugh, it drives me nuts!)



 Today I smelled my pear tree's flowers and I read your comment now realized what it smelled like...

Subject: For sale (grapes and figs) Replies: 14
Posted By: Smungung Views: 774
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SarinaP
Matthew, you might want to edit your post to include that these were cuttings and plants gifted to you and that you're not 100% sure that they are what they seem to be, especially if people are paying you for them or shipping.  You could unknowingly pass along something mis-labeled.  Just a thought.


Oh yea I forgot to add that thanks

Subject: For sale (grapes and figs) Replies: 14
Posted By: Smungung Views: 774
 
The Concord grapes are plants not cuttings

Subject: For sale (grapes and figs) Replies: 14
Posted By: Smungung Views: 774
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry_M
Would you happen to know the Muscadine variety.


No I do not unfortunately they were sent to me by someone else in zone 7 that grows them in ground

Subject: For sale (grapes and figs) Replies: 14
Posted By: Smungung Views: 774
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Figrove
I'm new to the forum, I only have nine fig trees that are big Enuf to bear figs, I'm so excited about trying to root some cuttings, I'd love to get the Palermo red, Syrian long and brown turkey cuttings,


The palermo red is a plant

Subject: For sale (grapes and figs) Replies: 14
Posted By: Smungung Views: 774
 
Hey guys most of my cuttings are done I need to eliminate a few I have one Palermo red plant, Syrian long cuttings, brown turkey cuttings, and Celeste cuttings, 2 muscadine grape vines cuttings, and atleast 5 Concord grape plants. Shipping will be done with a small flat rate box the cuttings in a padded envelope. If anyone's interested I'll post pictures tomorrow. These were all aquired from trades.

Subject: Great Figs For Zone 5 and Colder? Replies: 33
Posted By: Smungung Views: 1,016
 
bigbadbill on this forum has a wonderful unknown fig variety that is supposedly extremely cold hardy, also italian honey and palermo red.

Subject: Ugliest Sap Sucking Critter Ever Replies: 8
Posted By: Smungung Views: 264
 
holy crap imagining picking a fruit or grabbing a cutting then feeling that...

Subject: Pruning lessons Replies: 12
Posted By: Smungung Views: 392
 
I was asking hiw long till the cut will like have less risk of getting infected. And also what weather should I wait for I'm guessing a couple days of consecutive hot and dry weather.

Subject: Fig leaf tea Replies: 30
Posted By: Smungung Views: 519
 
What is so bad about latex we grow sweet potatoes for there leaves and they're loaded with that white sap.

Subject: Pruning lessons Replies: 12
Posted By: Smungung Views: 392
 
No worries guys just went and picked up a decent hacksaw (type for metal) and planing to cut the branch down. when should I cut it like weather wise and how long do you feel it would take for such a cut to heal the branch is about 3/4 - an inch in diameter.

Subject: Pruning lessons Replies: 12
Posted By: Smungung Views: 392
 
Wait will making a rough cut on the tree then cleaning it up with a box cutter blade work? I don't have a pruning saw or shears that are sharp enough

Subject: Pruning lessons Replies: 12
Posted By: Smungung Views: 392
 
Okay thank you so much this is all the information I needed and yes I will be cutting off much of the branches of the tree because it's scraping against the fence and it makes a squeaky notice that bugs my dog. Thanks :)

Subject: Pruning lessons Replies: 12
Posted By: Smungung Views: 392
 
Here's the pictures the branches are in the center of the top of the tree I don't want it to get top heavy and snap off in wind.

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Subject: Pruning lessons Replies: 12
Posted By: Smungung Views: 392
 
I need some help I've never pruned any tree before I need some help removing a branch from my apple tree in the picture of the close up I want to cut the one on the left side off all tips and tricks will be appreciated and also what should I cut it with. Thanks

Subject: OT - Very painful injury Replies: 77
Posted By: Smungung Views: 809
 
Glad your okay best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Subject: OT - anyone need a jujube or persimmon? Replies: 8
Posted By: Smungung Views: 489
 
Wait so do you still have the persimmon tree? If yes PM me I might be interested. Thanks

Subject: Mosquitos Replies: 9
Posted By: Smungung Views: 180
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenFin
Fish can be an extremely effective biological control against mosquitos when standing water is the problem.  If it's an extremely small bit of water (like a roadside ditch), you can stock fathead minnows; if it's a little bit bigger, you can stock some tilapia.  Young tilapia feed aggressively on mosquito larvae, as do fathead minnows.  If you have a neighbor that won't manage a ditch of standing water, perhaps you could slip some fatheads in there.


Guppies are also extremely good with controlling mosquitos they're hardy and also breed extremely easily plus they're pretty.

Subject: OT: Gardening Replies: 3
Posted By: Smungung Views: 106
 
This is an off topic about when you guys transplant seedlings outside. I'm in zone 7 so anyone in my zone or near me that gardens, please tell me when you guys typically plant your veggies and flowers. Thanks :)

Subject: OT - Chinese Seeds Replies: 6
Posted By: Smungung Views: 163
 
did you receive those seeds as an extra item?

Subject: OT Heirloom Tomatoes Replies: 56
Posted By: Smungung Views: 1,336
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Berryman
Does anyone have suggestions for tomatoes that set fruit in hot weather.  In July and August we are often 94f+ in the day and 75+ at night the varieties I have tried set very poorly.  Thanks in advance for suggestions 




I have an unknown cherry type tomato from Mexico that does extremely well here in my summers I think we hit 104F but the leaves just wilted and bounced back afternight. The fruit are extremely sweet. I do have some left over saved seed.

Subject: grafting tool review Replies: 41
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Where did you guys purchase theses cutting tools?

Subject: Trade 1 gallon Strawberry fig from Cyprus Replies: 3
Posted By: Smungung Views: 308
 
Are they all gone? And how cold Hardy would they happen to be?

Subject: THIS IS WHAT THE F4F SHOULD BE ABOUT Replies: 28
Posted By: Smungung Views: 893
 
Pete is just a really nice guy he lives in my town and when he found out I was a newbie living near him he immediately offered me a lovely tree and several dozen cuttings and all for nothing. But this forum does have very nice people on it and I feel the prices on fig cuttings are rather generous.

Subject: cucidati fig cookies Replies: 19
Posted By: Smungung Views: 247
 
Those look really good. Any recipie details by chance ; )

Subject: NEW FIG YEAR Replies: 20
Posted By: Smungung Views: 247
 
Have a very figgy new year

Subject: OT: Rose Parade Replies: 6
Posted By: Smungung Views: 109
 
Looks so nice happy new year to you too