Talking figs and Bonsai with Thomas and Carlos ,July13, 2024

Today me and Carlos pay a visit to Tomás in Rockland County .We talked about figs and Bonsai and have an excellent meal cooked by chef Tomás!

[@bobh4686]

Really enjoyed this video. The passion, friendship, knowledge... great to see. Hope to see more like these in the future.

[@carlosrivera4660]

Just Remember guys. We are not professionals. This is what I love about growing figs. We make friends no Drama here 😂. Just growing figs and eating good food. Thomas trees look Great. Thanks for lunch Thomas. Thanks for having us. Keep figging Boys and Girls. 😂😂

[@garden_therapy_nj]

@@carlosrivera4660 could not have said it better. I love your fig garden as well always love watching you go around and show your figs for the year. Very inspiring!!! Watching you has gotten me into figs. I’m starting off with five trees and will go from there.

[@carlosrivera4660]

@@garden_therapy_nj thanks 🙏 and good luck 👍.

[@davecphotographyuk]

What an amazing view from the front garden

[@ultraviolet5829]

A great collection

[@ngohung49]

Only rich 🤑 guys can live like this 😊😊😊this is not a 🏠 house, it is a heaven 😊🎉🎉I could feel what you said “it’s awesome 😎 “

[@claudiososa6507]

Saludos, excelente videos 🇩🇴 tengo algunas variedades aqui

[@govindasgarden]

Interesting approach with the gravel mulch. Seems to be working well!

[@tomtynan8130]

It helps to hold in some heat; also very tidy and neat way to display the trees. In the winter I can park my car over there as well. On hottest days the reflected and absorbed heat is quite amazing from the gravel.....Regards

[@СерджиоБевз]

Зустрiч друзiв з одним хоббi...😊

[@carlosrivera4660]

Is all about having fun.

[@jimk6862]

Wow, great-looking fig trees. What a great guy and host Thomas is. Does he mulch his trees with gravel (or some kind of inorganic material)? Thanks

[@FigCzar]

He adds clay pebbles to his potting mix !

[@tomtynan8130]

Hey Jim....I don't really mulch the top of the potted fig tree in a container; but I certainly could and that would help with holding in some moisture. Some people use wood chips. You might see some gravel or the clay pebbles at the top of my trees. In Spring the squirrels are forever digging into the containers; look for acorns etc. I might throw a few handfuls of gravel - just because they don't seem to like to dig thru the gravel.....Regards..

[@garden_therapy_nj]

Do you guys grow figs just to your growing zone or do you step out alittle? You all have such amazing varieties. I’m in zone 6b NJ but see some good figs that say zone 7 but not sure if I should grow them.

[@tomtynan8130]

Look...I grow whatever variety I am interested in trying; do I always get them to ripen ? No - I don't - the varieties that ripen "late" are the most difficult.....I am right on border of Zone 7A/7B...Regards

[@lukeott58]

@@tomtynan8130can you tell me about the gravel. Did you put any weed barrier under it? How thick is the gravel? Your fig trees look amazing. Curious to know what your feedings them and how often??😊

[@garden_therapy_nj]

@@tomtynan8130 thanks so much for the reply. Gonna go for it!! Don’t wanna be stuck with thinking I can only grow what’s in my zone. Your figs look amazing!!!

[@bosquebear1]

How does he fertilize?

[@maddog8148]

What type of soil do you use to pot your fig trees?

[@tomtynan8130]

Soil mixes are always discussed and debated; I personally like a mix that has more in-organic material than most growers. By in-organic I mean; pumice; perlite or Hydroton grow pebbles. I prefer a fast draining mix. Others prefer a mix that holds more water; damper. It can depend on your location; site specific issues, etc. The organic material varies; but mostly "coco coir" which will hold some water. I like to experiment and change it up also. There are ho hard rules; find something that works for you in your area; give it a try....Regards

[@ruth-anncomrie9320]

Can you ship fig plant?

[@dominictomasino5198]

Alex are you or Carlos on figbid? also do you have anything from Nikky?

[@danripley41]

Hand watered daily? Ty

[@tomtynan8130]

Hi Dan...I water with a hose; once or twice a day depends on temperature; these really hot days I might water twice...Regards