tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372418634146198209.post481008193685894909..comments2023-05-12T05:29:56.242-04:00Comments on Gardens Inspired: Grow a Fig Tree in your Midwest LandscapeDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08305875260309962097noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372418634146198209.post-41460402973233264472014-07-23T10:08:17.536-04:002014-07-23T10:08:17.536-04:00Pruning is the answer, the more you prune the more...Pruning is the answer, the more you prune the more control you have in shaping the tree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372418634146198209.post-84389850451410651932013-12-16T08:23:22.843-05:002013-12-16T08:23:22.843-05:00Thank you so much for your information and video.
...Thank you so much for your information and video.<br /><br />My wife and I recently planted two fig trees in our yard here in San Clemente, Ecuador. Like everything else we have planted here, we are amazed at how quickly the trees are growing. We do not have winter, nor does it get cold at night, so the plants grow well all year long.<br /><br />Thanks again for your great site and helpful information regarding the ants. I will avoid putting the petroleum jelly directly on the trunk!<br /><br />John and MaryJohn and Mary Macdonaldhttp://johnandmarylivingitupinecuador.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372418634146198209.post-90013079736300812922013-08-05T14:05:51.003-04:002013-08-05T14:05:51.003-04:00Will the Brown Turkey Fig winter well without much...Will the Brown Turkey Fig winter well without much care or will it too need to be covered? I am in a 6A zone as well.Teddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16722596450975813125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372418634146198209.post-37236896690328990472012-07-08T23:03:24.110-04:002012-07-08T23:03:24.110-04:00Oh Penny I don't think you're too late! If...Oh Penny I don't think you're too late! If you can find a fig tree hardy to zone 6A this late in the season you will be safe planting it in Sept, Oct, or Nov - the very best time to plant a tree in Michigan). Good luck and I'm so happy I could help! -DebraDebrahttp://gardensinspired.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372418634146198209.post-48041069939950977882012-07-08T22:53:13.144-04:002012-07-08T22:53:13.144-04:00Thank you so much, I grew up in Alabama and loved ...Thank you so much, I grew up in Alabama and loved figs. I've been in South Central Michigan for 13 years and have just become a gardener. I'm afraid it's too late to plant a tree this year but I am absolutely going to plant one next year!PennyBroomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18016309957752383660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372418634146198209.post-86717234210651341022012-01-28T18:20:17.776-05:002012-01-28T18:20:17.776-05:00Bridget, I have read that the roots of a fig need ...Bridget, I have read that the roots of a fig need a lot of room; is it possible your fig needs a larger pot? In a sunny spot, I hope you have good luck!Debrahttp://www.gardensinspired.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372418634146198209.post-17466554070642087422012-01-28T17:35:30.358-05:002012-01-28T17:35:30.358-05:00I've had a Fig Tree growing in a large pot for...I've had a Fig Tree growing in a large pot for a few years but I doubt if I shall get any fruit in the Irish climate.Bridgethttp://www.arignagardener.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372418634146198209.post-37242613454210938492012-01-28T15:13:09.595-05:002012-01-28T15:13:09.595-05:00Thanks, HolleyGarden - I hope it works for you. I ...Thanks, HolleyGarden - I hope it works for you. I think it would be quite lovely to grow a fig tree here, if only for the giant leaves and the fruit benefit to "the critters".Debrahttp://www.gardensinspired.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372418634146198209.post-79507798946315227722012-01-28T15:10:30.270-05:002012-01-28T15:10:30.270-05:00I plan to plant a Brown Turkey Fig in a very large...I plan to plant a Brown Turkey Fig in a very large container, Elaine, because I have read that their roots can become a problem in urban areas. Also, I can then relocate it if it becomes necessary. I did find an out-of-area source to share with you - Martha's Secrets Plants.Debrahttp://www.gardensinspired.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372418634146198209.post-45600536478959433762012-01-28T15:00:38.163-05:002012-01-28T15:00:38.163-05:00Thank you very much for your nomination, Michelle;...Thank you very much for your nomination, Michelle; I am honored.Debrahttp://www.gardensinspired.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372418634146198209.post-25133770957020927362012-01-28T14:43:34.950-05:002012-01-28T14:43:34.950-05:00I just planted a Brown Turkey fig tree last year, ...I just planted a Brown Turkey fig tree last year, but it's in a bad spot. I really need to move it! However, I'm looking forward to eating figs and hope I get to them before the critters do! Great info.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372418634146198209.post-34670980919467786802012-01-28T14:23:32.622-05:002012-01-28T14:23:32.622-05:00I can't decide whether to plant a fig tree or ...I can't decide whether to plant a fig tree or not as I know they can become quite invasive - maybe I would have more control if I grew one in a container -to be honest you don't really see them for sale anywhere so I may have to check suppliers out for this area.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372418634146198209.post-74313239950088773652012-01-28T12:34:20.152-05:002012-01-28T12:34:20.152-05:00I planted my first fig tree this last summer, Chic...I planted my first fig tree this last summer, Chicago Hardy. I am hoping it will last the winter, and I will have figs soon. I have enjoyed your garden musings so much so that I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award in my last post. Thanks for such good reads.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.com