Become a part of the Fig Family

Mario Dinatale’s backyard orchard wasn’t just a garden — it was the heart of our family. For decades, his extraordinary collection of rare Italian heirloom fig trees brought us together for laughter, stories, and the sweetest harvests each season. Today, we’re keeping his legacy alive by preserving these unique varieties and sharing them with fig lovers around the world.

Your donation helps us:

• Maintain and expand the collection of mature, proven trees

• Continue research and documentation of each variety’s history and origins

• Keep these living pieces of family and cultural heritage thriving for future generations

• Make rare Italian figs more accessible to enthusiasts everywhere

A special note to fellow fig growers and sellers

Many people around the world have successfully propagated Mario’s trees, grown them out, and built small businesses selling cuttings and plants — often using our family name and his reputation. If you are one of those growers and you’re making money thanks to my grandfather’s collection, we kindly ask that you consider giving back. Even a small portion of your sales helps support the original mother trees and ensures the collection stays healthy and protected for many more years.

Every contribution — no matter the size — directly supports the care of these special trees and the mission to protect this piece of Italian-American gardening tradition. By giving, you become part of the story: helping rare figs continue to grow, sweeten tables, and connect families just as they did in Mario’s yard.

Thank you for helping us keep this legacy rooted and growing.