On May 18, 3:01*pm, June Hughes
wrote:
In message , K
writes



June Hughes writes
In message , K
writes
Judith in France writes

I have just browsed the figs I didn't know there were so many. *I want
one that I can grow on a warm wall, hot summers but vicious winters,
any suggestions?

Apparently in 1955 there were more than 600 varieties listed

How many are there now, Kay, please?

Not a clue! *"Today few varieties are offered by nurserymen, but many
of the others are found in private collections" (or words to that
effect) (Alan Simmons "Manual of Fruit" . But that was written in 1978,
which was a bit of a low period, before the age of 'heritage' and the
more sensible feeling that diversity is worth preserving as a breeding
reservoir.

Thanks for the info anyway. *I was looking at figs in the nursery
yesterday but the only variety on offer was Brown Turkey and the plants
were only about three feet high. *Mine is getting on for ten feet now
and has several new, fruiting branches.

Didn't someone here once say you should bury a dead donkey underneath a
fig tree? *No good if you have your tree in a pot, of course
--
June Hughes

I know someone told me that when I enquired about a vine.

Judith

On May 18, 1:58*pm, Sacha wrote:
On 2009-05-18 13:35:21 +0100, Judith in France
said:



On May 18, 12:10*pm, Sacha wrote:
On 2009-05-18 09:48:58 +0100, Judith in France
said:

On May 16, 6:52*pm, June Hughes
wrote:
snip
I would be interested in you wrote a FAQ onfigs, I would like one on
a S.E. *aspect with vicious winters so I don't know how that would
fare?

Judith

Our winters are very mild in north London, so I don't do anything to
protect mine. *If it were to be extremely cold, I think I would be
tempted to wrap it in fleece. *There used to be several people here
who
grewfigswhen I got my tree several years ago. *Perhaps they will see
your post and be able to advise.
--
June Hughes

Thanks, maybe Sacha's Ray would know?

Judith

We don't protect ours here, Judith, either the ones we sell or our own..
*Our experience is that they're hard to kill off but then we're not
gardening in your conditions, which are those of a ski resort! *AIUI,
figs like their roots restricted and old gardeners used to say they did
best outside the dunny! *They came from Persia originally, I think, so
I can't see one surviving your winter. *I think you're going to have to
add a conservatory to the house or move further south! *However,
because they do like a restricted root run in order to fruit really
prolifically, you could grow one in a container, in full sun and bring
it in for the winter. *They'll need a feed from time to time and wood
or plastic is warmer for them in winter and not as hot in summer as a
clay or china pot.
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Sachawww.hillhousenursery.com
Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials
South Devon

Thanks, I think I will plant one in a huge pot, rather like the pot I
posted a pic of with the Oleander in. *I brought that into the barn
for the Winter; it did very well, with only sips of water now and
again. *Maybe I can find a suitable wood pot somewhere.

Judith

In France?!?! * Half barrels at the local chais!
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Sachawww.hillhousenursery.com
Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials
South Devon

A half barrel it will be then.

Judith

On 2009-05-18 16:41:19 +0100, Judith in France
said:

On May 18, 3:01*pm, June Hughes
wrote:
In message , K
writes



June Hughes writes
In message , K
writes
Judith in France writes

I have just browsed the figs I didn't know there were so many. *I w
ant
one that I can grow on a warm wall, hot summers but vicious winters,
any suggestions?

Apparently in 1955 there were more than 600 varieties listed

How many are there now, Kay, please?

Not a clue! *"Today few varieties are offered by nurserymen, but many
of the others are found in private collections" (or words to that
effect) (Alan Simmons "Manual of Fruit" . But that was written in 1978,
which was a bit of a low period, before the age of 'heritage' and the
more sensible feeling that diversity is worth preserving as a breeding
reservoir.

Thanks for the info anyway. *I was looking at figs in the nursery
yesterday but the only variety on offer was Brown Turkey and the plants
were only about three feet high. *Mine is getting on for ten feet now
and has several new, fruiting branches.

Didn't someone here once say you should bury a dead donkey underneath a
fig tree? *No good if you have your tree in a pot, of course
--
June Hughes

I know someone told me that when I enquired about a vine.

Judith

I think the same superstition/idea/good advice, applies to both but
especially to vines.
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--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials
South Devon

On 2009-05-18 16:41:45 +0100, Judith in France
said:

On May 18, 1:58*pm, Sacha wrote:
snip

Thanks, I think I will plant one in a huge pot, rather like the pot I
posted a pic of with the Oleander in. *I brought that into the barn
for the Winter; it did very well, with only sips of water now and
again. *Maybe I can find a suitable wood pot somewhere.

Judith

In France?!?! * Half barrels at the local chais!
--
--
Sachawww.hillhousenursery.com
Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials
South Devon

A half barrel it will be then.

Judith

Don't forget to drill some holes in the side for drainage.
--
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials
South Devon

On 2009-05-18 14:41:37 +0100, K said:

Sacha writes
er than plastic; they are cooler in summer and warmer in winter."

Thanks, Kay. I'd always thought plastic were better because they seem
to hold onto moisture better in summer but obviously not.

That's probably why clay are cooler in summer - faster evaporation!

And didn't somebody here (Rusty?) say that he once planted a fig in the
discarded drum of a washing machine?!

I thought that was pretty well standard ;-)

I've just planted a washing machine drum with mixed veg for my father -
more for fun than in the expectation of serious crops.

Where do you find discarded washing machine drums as 'standard' - I'm
missing out somewhere! ;-)
--
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials
South Devon

On May 18, 1:49*pm, "Ophelia" wrote:
"Judith in France" wrote in ...
On May 18, 10:57 am, "Ophelia" wrote:

"Judith in France" wrote in message
news:01bdc0b8-2d49-476e-acb9-
It's a great idea. My greenhouse blew away into a heap so I now have
my grandsons' old metal swing, see saw and climbing rope frame,
covered in plastic as a makeshift greenhouse; it actually works!!

Now THAT is innovative I am impressed

What is the saying about ....... is the mother of invention???

Necessity m'dear *Hence my 'in car' greenhouse)

LOL

Judith

On May 18, 5:11*pm, Martin wrote:
On Mon, 18 May 2009 08:41:19 -0700 (PDT), Judith in France



wrote:
On May 18, 3:01*pm, June Hughes
wrote:
In message , K
writes

June Hughes writes
In message , K
writes
Judith in France writes

I have just browsed the figs I didn't know there were so many. *I want
one that I can grow on a warm wall, hot summers but vicious winters,
any suggestions?

Apparently in 1955 there were more than 600 varieties listed

How many are there now, Kay, please?

Not a clue! *"Today few varieties are offered by nurserymen, but many
of the others are found in private collections" (or words to that
effect) (Alan Simmons "Manual of Fruit" . But that was written in 1978,
which was a bit of a low period, before the age of 'heritage' and the
more sensible feeling that diversity is worth preserving as a breeding
reservoir.

Thanks for the info anyway. *I was looking at figs in the nursery
yesterday but the only variety on offer was Brown Turkey and the plants
were only about three feet high. *Mine is getting on for ten feet now
and has several new, fruiting branches.

Didn't someone here once say you should bury a dead donkey underneath a
fig tree? *No good if you have your tree in a pot, of course
--
June Hughes

I know someone told me that when I enquired about a vine.

It was Rusty who has had a full donkey cemetery for some years.
--

Martin

I could well believe it was Rusty, not seen him posting in the last
few days?

Judith

On May 18, 6:49*pm, Sacha wrote:
On 2009-05-18 16:41:45 +0100, Judith in France
said:



On May 18, 1:58*pm, Sacha wrote:
snip

Thanks, I think I will plant one in a huge pot, rather like the pot I
posted a pic of with the Oleander in. *I brought that into the barn
for the Winter; it did very well, with only sips of water now and
again. *Maybe I can find a suitable wood pot somewhere.

Judith

In France?!?! * Half barrels at the local chais!
--
--
Sachawww.hillhousenursery.com
Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials
South Devon

A half barrel it will be then.

Judith

Don't forget to drill some holes in the side for drainage.
--
--
Sachawww.hillhousenursery.com
Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials
South Devon

Ag good point Batman.

Judith

On May 18, 2:41*pm, K wrote:
Sacha writes

er than plastic; they are cooler in summer *and warmer in winter."

Thanks, Kay. I'd always thought plastic were better because they seem
to hold onto moisture better in summer but obviously not.

That's probably why clay are cooler in summer - faster evaporation!

And didn't somebody here (Rusty?) say that he once planted a fig in
the discarded drum of a washing machine?!

I thought that was pretty well standard ;-)

I've just planted a washing machine drum with mixed veg for my father -
more for fun than in the expectation of serious crops.

--
Kay

I like that idea; why did I give my old washing away???????

Judith

"Sacha" wrote in message
...
On 2009-05-18 14:41:37 +0100, K said:

Sacha writes
er than plastic; they are cooler in summer and warmer in winter."

Thanks, Kay. I'd always thought plastic were better because they seem to
hold onto moisture better in summer but obviously not.

That's probably why clay are cooler in summer - faster evaporation!

And didn't somebody here (Rusty?) say that he once planted a fig in the
discarded drum of a washing machine?!

I thought that was pretty well standard ;-)

I've just planted a washing machine drum with mixed veg for my father -
more for fun than in the expectation of serious crops.

Where do you find discarded washing machine drums as 'standard' - I'm
missing out somewhere! ;-)

Speaking of which... where IS our Rusty???

"Judith in France" wrote in message
...
On May 18, 5:11 pm, Martin wrote:
On Mon, 18 May 2009 08:41:19 -0700 (PDT), Judith in France



wrote:
On May 18, 3:01 pm, June Hughes
wrote:
In message , K
writes

June Hughes writes
In message , K
writes
Judith in France writes

I have just browsed the figs I didn't know there were so many. I
want
one that I can grow on a warm wall, hot summers but vicious
winters,
any suggestions?

Apparently in 1955 there were more than 600 varieties listed

How many are there now, Kay, please?

Not a clue! "Today few varieties are offered by nurserymen, but many
of the others are found in private collections" (or words to that
effect) (Alan Simmons "Manual of Fruit" . But that was written in
1978,
which was a bit of a low period, before the age of 'heritage' and the
more sensible feeling that diversity is worth preserving as a breeding
reservoir.

Thanks for the info anyway. I was looking at figs in the nursery
yesterday but the only variety on offer was Brown Turkey and the plants
were only about three feet high. Mine is getting on for ten feet now
and has several new, fruiting branches.

Didn't someone here once say you should bury a dead donkey underneath a
fig tree? No good if you have your tree in a pot, of course
--
June Hughes

I know someone told me that when I enquired about a vine.

It was Rusty who has had a full donkey cemetery for some years.
--

Martin

I could well believe it was Rusty, not seen him posting in the last
few days?


I just asked the very same question. I can't remember when I last saw him
posting I do hope he is ok!

"Judith in France" wrote in message
...
On May 18, 1:49 pm, "Ophelia" wrote:
"Judith in France" wrote in
...
On May 18, 10:57 am, "Ophelia" wrote:

"Judith in France" wrote in message
news:01bdc0b8-2d49-476e-acb9-
It's a great idea. My greenhouse blew away into a heap so I now have
my grandsons' old metal swing, see saw and climbing rope frame,
covered in plastic as a makeshift greenhouse; it actually works!!

Now THAT is innovative I am impressed

What is the saying about ....... is the mother of invention???

Necessity m'dear Hence my 'in car' greenhouse)

LOL

Be careful, or you will receive a picture of the aforementioned tomato
plants in car

Where do you find discarded washing machine drums as 'standard' - I'm
missing out somewhere! ;-)

Well, I could make comments about urban wasteground, but our washing
machine drum came about from my parents eventually disposing of the
washing machine they bought when my mother was indisposed and my father
had to wash my nappies for a weekend (or so the family story goes)
--
Kay

On May 18, 8:05*pm, "Ophelia" wrote:
"Judith in France" wrote in ...
On May 18, 5:11 pm, Martin wrote:



On Mon, 18 May 2009 08:41:19 -0700 (PDT), Judith in France

wrote:
On May 18, 3:01 pm, June Hughes
wrote:
In message , K
writes

June Hughes writes
In message , K
writes
Judith in France writes

I have just browsed the figs I didn't know there were so many. I
want
one that I can grow on a warm wall, hot summers but vicious
winters,
any suggestions?

Apparently in 1955 there were more than 600 varieties listed

How many are there now, Kay, please?

Not a clue! "Today few varieties are offered by nurserymen, but many
of the others are found in private collections" (or words to that
effect) (Alan Simmons "Manual of Fruit" . But that was written in
1978,
which was a bit of a low period, before the age of 'heritage' and the
more sensible feeling that diversity is worth preserving as a breeding
reservoir.

Thanks for the info anyway. I was looking at figs in the nursery
yesterday but the only variety on offer was Brown Turkey and the plants
were only about three feet high. Mine is getting on for ten feet now
and has several new, fruiting branches.

Didn't someone here once say you should bury a dead donkey underneath a
fig tree? No good if you have your tree in a pot, of course
--
June Hughes

I know someone told me that when I enquired about a vine.

It was Rusty who has had a full donkey cemetery for some years.
--

Martin

I could well believe it was Rusty, not seen him posting in the last
few days?

I just asked the very same question. *I can't remember when I last saw him
posting *I do hope he is ok!

Me too, he is one charming, informative poster and he's from
Norfolk!!!

Judith

On 2009-05-18 20:39:30 +0100, K said:


Where do you find discarded washing machine drums as 'standard' - I'm
missing out somewhere! ;-)

Well, I could make comments about urban wasteground, but our washing
machine drum came about from my parents eventually disposing of the
washing machine they bought when my mother was indisposed and my father
had to wash my nappies for a weekend (or so the family story goes)

Built to last, eh? All of you! ;-))
--
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials
South Devon