Introducing: Fig Culture – How to Grow Figs in Cold Climates

About this episode

This episode introduces the Fig Culture podcast, focusing on growing figs in cold climates with insights from experts and enthusiasts.

Online classes happening soon: Grow a Potted Yuzu Citrus, Grow Angel's Trumpet (brugmansia) on Your Patio. --- This is a preview of a new show from Food Garden Life Media. Hosted by Steven Biggs, Fig Culture explores the world of growing figs in places where they’re not supposed to thrive. You’ll hear from fig experts in cold climates about the best varieties, learn how growers protect their trees through winter, meet passionate fig enthusiasts, and discover creative ways to use figs in the kitchen. In this first episode, we visit Vancouver Island—where figs are fully hardy, but a cool coastal climate makes ripening a challenge. Master fig grower Bob Duncan has trialled hundreds of varieties to find the ones that perform best in his conditions—and he’s found some outstanding picks. To hear more, search “Fig Culture” in your podcast app and follow the show. Episode 2 is waiting for you. --- There’s a whole world inside figs. I explore it in my Fig Culture podcast —varieties, recipes, collectors, and the stories behind them. Join 6,000+ gardeners in The Food Garden Gang and get practical weekly tips to grow more food at home—free. It’s the best way to get started. [Join the…

People in this episode

Host: Steven Biggs

Guest: Bob Duncan

Topics covered

• fig growing
• cold climates
• edible gardening
• varieties of figs
• kitchen uses of figs

Keywords

• fig culture
• growing figs
• cold climate gardening
• fig varieties
• edible landscaping

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Food Garden Life Media

Places: Vancouver Island

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