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Comment on Brown Turkey Fig Tree by cately

cately — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:09:07 +0000

maybe you’re right about the roots struggling and using all of their energy…i have just bought a potted brown turkey fig tree, in boston, and just yesterday spotted about 30-50 small baby figs(about the size of large pea)! i am surprised at how productive this small potted tree is so far! i am confused about the pruning for the winter, however, when i bring it inside.

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A Radical Decision For The Amaryllis Bed | Home Improvements and Gardening — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:45:56 +0000

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Comment on Brown Turkey Fig Tree by julie

julie — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:30:10 +0000

How interesting…. a fig is an inverted flower ! I still think only God could do that. I’m not sure me turning a flower inside out would create a fig !! smile..
And the idea of growing edible flowers is a neat idea! I still remember a fresh flower salad I had in a fancy restaurant in Whistler Village and it was delicious as well as very pretty!