Hi mother-truckers!,
It’s been a long time coming, but I think I’m finally back! After what felt like an eternity away, I’m excited to say that I’m getting back into growing and collecting a few fig varieties again. Life threw some heavy punches my way about a year and a half ago, forcing me to let go of everything—including my beloved trees. That was rough. Really rough. But here I am, in a much better place, feeling better, thinking clearer, and ready to ease back into this passion that has always been a part of me.
This time around, things are going to be different. I’m taking a more measured approach, focusing on slow and steady growth rather than collecting hundreds of varieties (yeah, we all know how that goes). Instead of chasing every fig under the sun, I’ve decided to bring back a select few, ensuring real diversity while also choosing ones that truly thrive in my 10b South Florida climate. Some may call them "cheap" varieties, but I remember them being absolute powerhouses in my yard, and that’s what matters.
If you’re curious about what I’ve started rooting, check out my list here:
🔗 My Current Collection
Of course, because this is the fig world, I’ve already surpassed my initial plan (oops). But hey, I’ve trialed many of these before, taken notes, and carefully selected what I know will work best. There are even a few new ones I’m excited to try for the first time, like Desert King, Deep Purple, and Ruby Zoisite—figs that somehow found their way into my collection as if by fate.
And then there’s Cherry Pie—a variety I was looking forward to growing thanks to our wonderful friend Lee Ann (Sacred Origin). Unfortunately, it’s been stuck in transit for about three weeks now and is likely lost. But hey, it’s just a bump in the road. There will be more figs, more growth, and more joy ahead. If you want to see what else is on my wishlist, here it is:
🔗 My Wishlist
Beyond figs, I’ve been working hard on my websites, including Fig Database, and making a lot of changes in my life—personal, professional, and of course, in how I approach this amazing hobby. I can’t promise I’ll be the most active person here, but I want everyone to know that I haven’t forgotten about you. This community has always been something special, and I truly appreciate all of you—especially those who have supported me and my website through the years.
So, yeah... I think I’m back. 😉
Let’s grow some figs, share some stories, and keep this journey going.
It’s been a long time coming, but I think I’m finally back! After what felt like an eternity away, I’m excited to say that I’m getting back into growing and collecting a few fig varieties again. Life threw some heavy punches my way about a year and a half ago, forcing me to let go of everything—including my beloved trees. That was rough. Really rough. But here I am, in a much better place, feeling better, thinking clearer, and ready to ease back into this passion that has always been a part of me.
This time around, things are going to be different. I’m taking a more measured approach, focusing on slow and steady growth rather than collecting hundreds of varieties (yeah, we all know how that goes). Instead of chasing every fig under the sun, I’ve decided to bring back a select few, ensuring real diversity while also choosing ones that truly thrive in my 10b South Florida climate. Some may call them "cheap" varieties, but I remember them being absolute powerhouses in my yard, and that’s what matters.
If you’re curious about what I’ve started rooting, check out my list here:
🔗 My Current Collection
Of course, because this is the fig world, I’ve already surpassed my initial plan (oops). But hey, I’ve trialed many of these before, taken notes, and carefully selected what I know will work best. There are even a few new ones I’m excited to try for the first time, like Desert King, Deep Purple, and Ruby Zoisite—figs that somehow found their way into my collection as if by fate.
And then there’s Cherry Pie—a variety I was looking forward to growing thanks to our wonderful friend Lee Ann (Sacred Origin). Unfortunately, it’s been stuck in transit for about three weeks now and is likely lost. But hey, it’s just a bump in the road. There will be more figs, more growth, and more joy ahead. If you want to see what else is on my wishlist, here it is:
🔗 My Wishlist
Beyond figs, I’ve been working hard on my websites, including Fig Database, and making a lot of changes in my life—personal, professional, and of course, in how I approach this amazing hobby. I can’t promise I’ll be the most active person here, but I want everyone to know that I haven’t forgotten about you. This community has always been something special, and I truly appreciate all of you—especially those who have supported me and my website through the years.
So, yeah... I think I’m back. 😉
Let’s grow some figs, share some stories, and keep this journey going.
- Rigo (a.k.a. Rigo007)
