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Do you ever focus on a ficus? ~

Posted - May 4, 2019

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  • I can certainly dig a fig.
      May 4, 2019 9:23 AM MDT
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  • 53509

      But do you ever grave gravy?

    ~
      May 4, 2019 9:26 AM MDT
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  • Too much gravy will gravely send one to an early grave.
      May 4, 2019 9:29 AM MDT
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  • 53509

      If I were your boss at the furniture store, I’d tell you, “Put the labels on those tables.”
    ~
     
      May 4, 2019 9:31 AM MDT
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  • If you were my boss I'd watch you pout while I shout, "I'm on my way out, you lout!"
      May 4, 2019 9:36 AM MDT
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  • 53509

      If you decide to stay, you’ll make more pay!
    ~
      May 4, 2019 9:57 AM MDT
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  • Nay, I say, but have a good day. 
      May 4, 2019 1:01 PM MDT
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  • 469
    If you can imagine a fig tree growing out of concrete in South Philly, then yes!  My grand-parents have one.
      May 4, 2019 10:24 AM MDT
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  • 10639
    If one doesn't focus on their Ficus,
    their Ficus might get a fungus;
    And fungus on a ficus isn't very grand.


      May 4, 2019 10:27 AM MDT
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  • 22891
    no cause i dont even know what it is
      May 4, 2019 5:37 PM MDT
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  • 4624
    Many times.
    A Ficus pumila grows over our two concrete water tanks. It does a great job of hiding them but every year it needs a radical trimming back so it gets about four days worth of focus attention.
    We were given a bonsai Ficus benghalensis as a weeding gift. We planted it down by the dam (pond). It took ages to realise that it was no longer a bonsai but now it thrives and gives us magnificent shade. Now that it's well established, I prune it to encourage an Ikebana-like shape. A central trunk rises vertical before spreading into a canopy. A secondary trunk leans diagonally, looks like it's dancing. The third balances the weight and grows from above the head out horizontally - great place to hang towels and clothes when swimming.
    We have several of the edible species, Ficus carica, in the orchard. Our favourites are the Brown Turkey and Black Genoa for fragrance, juicy pulp and sweetness. They take a fair bit of care - white oil to kill the insects, mulching, pruning to keep an open well-aerated shape to prevent moulds, and netting of our share of the fruit to protect it from fruit-bats and parrots. This post was edited by inky at May 4, 2019 7:46 PM MDT
      May 4, 2019 7:20 PM MDT
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  • 13277
    How many times must you post the same thing?
      May 4, 2019 7:30 PM MDT
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  • 4624
    Sorry, Stu. Didn't mean to annoy you or anyone else.
    The Post Reply tag seemed not to respond so I pressed it till I got a result.
    Didn't realise that it had posted thrice til I saw your message.
    Have corrected it.
      May 4, 2019 7:48 PM MDT
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  • 13277
    OK. Was just asking, no worries or apologies necessary.
      May 4, 2019 8:02 PM MDT
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  • 6098
    No never cared for those. 
      May 4, 2019 7:21 PM MDT
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  • 13277
    Don't give a flying fig.
      May 4, 2019 7:30 PM MDT
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