Perhaps it's a little to early for that. But the news is that our little fig tree is covered in figs for the first time. Ever. Oh, we've had a few figs over the years, but nothing like what this year promises. Time will tell if the promise will be kept.
A couple of the figs on our tree. They're still small and not yet ripe.
We planted the fig back in 2006, fifteen years ago! It froze to the ground in 2012, but came back from the roots the next spring. Fig crops have been meager, at best. Our record year gave us about six figs. If the current crop survives to ripeness, we'll have about five times that amount. I'm thinking this year's crop has something to do with all the rain we've had this season. If that's the case, I will have to water the fig a lot more in dryer years. Keep your fingers crossed!
My fingers are crossed. Fresh figs from your own backyard!
ReplyDeleteThey look wonderful z
ReplyDeleteWow, great news!
ReplyDeletehope the birds dont beat you to those figs
ReplyDeleteOh, how I love figs. They really are peculiar looking fruits in how they grow, aren't they? Melinda's right...perhaps some netting might be called for. Once the birds peck at them, the ants are sure to follow,
ReplyDeleteLove your post headings “sayings”!
ReplyDeleteThis is great news! 15 years and now maybe a decent crop of figs! They are favorites of mine, as well! Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteFingers definitely crossed!
ReplyDeletemitch, wouldn't that be nice!
ReplyDeletetravel, they'll look even nicer if they ripen!
judy, so far, so good!
melinda, me too.
sheila, I should look into that.
lynn, :)
mary, we shall see!
bettyann, :)