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Figs Ahoy; Fig Trees That Have Traveled Oceans & Generations

  • National Lighthouse Musuem 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point Staten Island, NY 10301 United States (map)
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In keeping with our role as the new home of the FIG FEST, we're excited to offer a lecture on the history and craft of growing figs.

Fig grower extraordinaire, Danny Gentile will be present to discuss this delicious hobby and will cover such topics as:

  • Growing and caring for your fig tree

  • Where to get a fig tree

  • Inground versus potted fig trees

  • Pruning, root pruning, pinching & crop production

He’ll be available to answer your questions.

Admission is $10 for Guests and $5 for Museum Members. Light refreshments will be served.  

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