A Figgy Day

A reflective look at what it takes to make a personal preference in a backyard garden something local folks will prefer at the local farm market as well.

Friday, December 17, 2021

Protecting with a new plan!

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This year we protect the fig trunks using the wrapping technique from last year. However, to spare the neighbors from the sight of ugly clo...

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Success on the Branches!

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Since the rabbits were not nibbling on the main branch trunks, the growth began with the start of the season and now there are MANY figs gro...

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

New Data about the Rabbit Issue!

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For several seasons we have been working against winter rabbits who gnaw the bark off the fig trunks, essentially killing parts of the plan...

Friday, November 20, 2020

Season Ending

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It seems the 5 to 6 stems per plant was a success! The figs prospered, had lots of growth, produced fruit, and appeared to be doing well. ...

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

A New Perspective!

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OH MY! A whole new way of looking at this fig gig! Upon reading up on pruning techniques, it's become clear what has been wrong all al...

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Crazy Weather, Crazy Results

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The winter was bitter, but the die-back was survivable. However, the spring was wet and cool with fits and starts of summer weather througho...

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Another winter of yuck?

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Now we're heading into another winter of questionable weather. These fig plants have been through a LOT over recent years. They rebound...

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