Fig Interviews
Talking with Other Cold-Climate Fig Growers
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This is the place to tune in to interviews about growing figs in cold climates with other fig enthusiasts and experts.
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Interviews
Jack Spruill joins us to talk about land conservation, public access — and figs!
Pittsburgh gardener Seth Finn talks about the rooftop garden where he grows veg and figs.
Books About Growing Figs in Cold Climates
Growing figs in a cooler climate? These books focus on how to grow figs where they won't normally survive the winter. Learn how to conquer winter and harvest figs!
Fig Books
Didn’t think you can grow your own figs in a cold climate? Here’s all you need to know to grow exotic fresh figs, even if you live somewhere with cold winters. Find out about choosing the right location, watering, pruning—and how to conquer winter. You’ll also learn about varieties, dealing with pests, and get tips from cold-climate fig experts.
This book will help you apply creative “fig thinking” in your garden and harvest fresh figs even if you have a short summer or cold winters. With some fig thinking, you can harvest figs in areas where they don’t normally survive the winter! In this book, I share many of the questions I have been asked about growing figs in temperate climates, along with my responses.
Fig Audiobook
Find out how to grow figs in a cold climate while you drive, garden, or work out at the gym!
Cold-Climate Fig Course
Chef David Salt talks about how to use fig leaves in the kitchen.