I see fig trees will grow in places such as Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia. Anyone have experience with them? Our grocery has a few potted ones out front, and I see several vartieties, but don't know which are best for what. Do they really -thrive- that far north? Etc.

Hello, I am looking to plant a fig tree in my yard but I cannot seem to find anyone that carryings seedlings for them. Can anyone form N. Texas direct me to a nursery that has fig trees? Also, I am considering a peach or a pear tree. How long after planting until it begins to produce fruit?

I remember staying here at the old home place during duck season, and my grandmother always fixed a hearty breakfast for us. One that I remember was biscuits and canned figs. I now live here by myself. I haven't bothered with the figs in years,....I usually leave them for the mockingbirds to...