Fri 18 Jul 2008
We are going to be at the Flemington Farmers Market this coming Sunday, July 20th, 2008, from 9 until Noon. We are looking forward to meeting you there.
Sat 7 Apr 2007
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A local foodie magazine recently contacted us for photos & information on growing fig trees in our area, and the issue was just recently published…we’re sharing a little bit of it here.
You can contact the Garden Plate, or go to their website, if you’re looking to get an issue.
Thu 20 Jul 2006
Since it’s fruiting season, this email from our files is especially relevant. Anyone who’s ever seen ants happily crawling in and out of their ripening fruit knows how irritating this is.
Albert writes:
Dear Italian fig trees,
Ants are attacking my figs as they ripen. What can I do? Any help will be appreciated.
Albert
Dear Albert,
Try “Tree Tanglefoot”* to trap the ants before they get to the figs.
Al
(* “Tree Tanglefoot” is an organic sticky compound of castor oil and natural waxes, that you apply as a barrier ring to keep climbing pests from getting access. It’s widely available.)
Sun 16 Jul 2006
A recent email question, sent in by Lisa
I WANTED TO KNOW WHEN IS THE BEST PLACE TO MOVE & PLANT A FIG TREE, FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER, & THE RIGHT WAY TO DO IT. THANK YOU
LISA
Hi Lisa:
The only good time to move a fig tree is when it is dormant. The best time for you would be very early in the spring, when the tree is still in the dormant stage. Dig a hole in advance in the spot you have chosen to move it to, try to get as much of the roots as possible, and plant the tree as soon as possible.
All this is assuming that the tree is relatively small. A large tree can only be safely moved by a professional.
Al
Sun 16 Jul 2006
Dad asked me to post that he’s out of transportable stock for the Farmers’ Market, so he’s not going to be going there for the remainder of the season. This also means he’ll be here on Saturday mornings, if you need to ask him questions or get a tree.
