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Fig Culture: Helping You Grow a Fig Tree in a Cold Climate

Steven Biggs: Horticulturist and fig tree expert.
Dried Figs
Cordons (fig Cordons)
Heat Tube
Overwintering
Container Gardening
Figs
Brabra Crop
Toronto, Canada
Everyday Fig Loaf
High Tunnel
Coastal Fig Company
Fig Indoors
Pacific Northwest
Fig Cultivation In Cold Climates
Vallée Du Moulin
Fig Varieties (black Madeira, Cold Adam, Cosmimano, JH Adriatic)
New Jersey
Grafting/pruning
Row Covers
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Want to grow figs but live somewhere with cold winters? Our passion is growing figs in cold climates. We help cold-climate fig lovers grow a fig tree in a pot, grow figs in the ground, and, most importantly, conquer winter. There are many ways of growing figs in cold climates. Find out how you can successfully grow figs in your garden. Learn about fig-tree care. And get creative ideas for winter p... more

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Artwork for Fig Culture: Helping You Grow a Fig Tree in a Cold Climate

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The revised fig book is now on Kickstarter

The special hardcover edition of Grow Figs Where You Think You Can’t and registration for the October 15 and 22 Fig Camp are available now. A lower-priced softcover will follow this fall.

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The revised fig book is now on Kickstarter

The special hardcover edition of Grow Figs Where You Think You Can’t and registration for the October 15 and 22 Fig Camp are available now. A lower-priced softcover will follow this fall.

See the book and ... more

The revised fig book is now on Kickstarter

The special hardcover edition of Grow Figs Where You Think You Can’t and registration for the October 15 and 22 Fig Camp are available now. A lower-priced softcover will follow this fall.

See the book and ... more

The revised fig book is now on Kickstarter

The special hardcover edition of Grow Figs Where You Think You Can’t and registration for the October 15 and 22 Fig Camp are available now. A lower-priced softcover will follow this fall.

See the book and ... more

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Will Pananes
Fig grower showcased for using a heat tube to protect trees in ground
Self-described grower in South Central Pennsylvania
Episode: Overwintering In-Ground Fig Trees with a Heat Tube
Penelope Beaudrow
Registered herbalist at Richters Herbs
Richters Herbs
Episode: The Fig Tree Beyond the Fruit
Bobby Ghaheri
Fig enthusiast in Oregon City, Oregon, known as Figologist
Figologist, collector and propagator
Episode: A Collector’s Mindset: Figs, Family, and 250-Plus Varieties with Bobby Ghaheri
Eddie Sleem
Fig enthusiast and creator of the Figgy Ed YouTube channel
Figgy Ed
Episode: Growing Figs Indoors: Lights, Heat, and Container Care
Nina Jay
Fig collector and fig expert
figfanatic.com
Episode: Growing Figs in Pots: Fig Tetris, Variety Trialling, and Collector Wisdom
Craig Boyer
Owner/operator of Coastal Fig Company, discussing commercial cordon fig production in cold climates.
Coastal Fig Company
Episode: Fig Cordons in Cold Climates: Craig Boyer’s Japanese Espalier Trials
Pierre Baud
Pierre Baud, expert in fig culture, founder of Pépinières Baud
Pépinières Baud
Episode: Cold Hardy Fig Varieties: Expert Advice from Pierre Baud on Choosing the Right Figs (French Episode + Transcript)
Anne-Marie Proulx
Invited guest discussing her family's fig-growing venture in Quebec
La Vallée du Moulin (family-owned operation)
Episode: Growing Figs in Quebec: A Family’s Journey into Greenhouse Innovation (French Episode + English Transcript)
Helena Moncrieff
Author; researcher featured in The Fruitful City
Author of The Fruitful City
Episode: The Fig Tree That Built a Community: A Story of Care, Culture, and Connection

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Steven Biggs
Host of Fig Culture, cold-climate fig expert, horticultural journalist

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Growing Figs in Quebec: A Family’s Journey into Greenhouse Innovation (French Episode + English Transcript)
Q: Pour commencer, comment t'es venue à produire des figs commercialement au Québec ?
Anne-Marie explique que ce fut un effort familial, avec une équipe de copropriétaires et des employés, motivé par une opportunité de proposer des figues fraîches de meilleure qualité et moins sujettes à la dégradation que les importations, soutenu par des partenaires et des ressources financières.
Never Enough Ripe Figs? Hear About These Fig Varieties
Q: Do you go with San Antonio or Gentile Bianca for ripening, and how do you manage them?
San Antonio and Gentile Bianca are allowed to drop on their own when ripe; some sites prune or protect to guide ripening, and botrytis rot is managed by removing overripe or underdeveloped fruit to protect the branch.
Never Enough Ripe Figs? Hear About These Fig Varieties
Q: How many fig varieties have you trialed over the years?
They have trialed over 200 varieties, with a focus on BraBra-heavy figs to reliably ripen in shelter and outdoor conditions, though some main-crop work is also explored in heated/high-tunnel setups.
The Fig Tree That Built a Community: A Story of Care, Culture, and Connection
Q: Can you tell our listeners a little about Francesco and what he did with the fig tree?
Francesco was an immigrant from Calabria who planted a fig tree in Toronto and built a community tradition around protecting and sharing it, including digging troughs, wrapping the tree, and even using a space heater to keep it alive through winter; his efforts fostered neighborly cooperation and a sense of home.
Cold Hardy Fig Varieties: Expert Advice from Pierre Baud on Choosing the Right Figs (French Episode + Transcript)
Q: Est-ce qu'on peut discuter peut-être deux, trois variétés qui sont très bonnes pour 7A ?
Pour une variété unifère adaptée à 7A, Pastillière est fortement recommandée; elle résiste bien au froid et repart rapidement après le gel. Pour une option bifère, Blanche est intéressante à l'est de la France, et Verdolino peut fonctionner à faible altitude, offrant une bonne production de figues-fleurs malgré le froid.

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This show centers on mastering fig cultivation in cold climates, with actionable guidance for growing in pots or in-ground, winter protection strategies, and extended-season techniques. Episodes feature deep dives into varieties, propagation, container systems, high-tunnel setups, grafting, and practical cooking uses for figs and fig byproducts. A recurring theme is turning cold-weather regions into viable fig-growing environments, whether through greenhouse approaches, heated garages for overwintering, or clever micro-climate tweaks. The conversations are hosted by a seasoned horticulturist and journalist who interviews diverse fig experts, resulting in a practical, hands-on resource for hobbyists, small-scale producers, and culinary enthu... more

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