Biggs-on-Figs Blog

Get started growing figs in cold climates by understanding some of the basics about how the plants grow.

This fig variety guide talks about fig varieties that do well in cold climates.

Where to find fig trees for sale

7 tips to boost fig tree harvests in cold climates. Fig tree cold hardiness is one way to grow more figs. Here are 6 other things that will boost your fig harvest.

The difference between breba and main-crop figs.

How to care for potted fig trees in the spring, as they come out of dormancy.

Find out how to air layer a fig tree. It’s easy to do, and you don’t have to buy special supplies.

Here's a way to grow figs that makes it easy to protect them for the winter in cold climates.

Ontario fig collector Adriano Ferreira’s top fig-growing tips.

Got Unripe Figs? Find out How to Ripen Figs Faster in a Cold Climate

Not sure how to root fig cuttings? Get these simple instructions to successfully propagate fig trees.

Your potted figs are leafing out early... When fig trees come out of dormancy early, you need to know what to do next so that you can still harvest figs. Find out what to do—and how to avoid figs waking up early next year.

Pointers on how often to water potted dormant figs over the winter.

Did your fig tree drop its leaves for winter…but is still loaded with unripe figs? Here are unripe fig recipes and other ideas for getting the most from your fig tree.

Capture the sweet smell of fig leaves with the fig-leaf syrup recipe.

Find out what you need to know about fig hardiness and winter temperatures so you can figure out what sort of winter protection (if any) your fig trees need.

Guide to controlling fungus gnats on fig cuttings.

Find out what you can do to protect a fig tree in winter. There are lots of ways to do it, and the right choice will depend on your situation.

Growing figs in cold climates? This guide on how to prune a fig tree explains how to do it well.

Here’s a chat I had with PA fig expert Ross Raddi about figs in cold climates.