2026 Fig Camp: Grow Figs in Cold Climates
Get your fig trees through winter—and set them up for more ripe figs next year.
Get Fig-Growing Ideas that Fit Your Garden
Live online on Zoom
Thursdays, October 15 and 22, 2026
7:30–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Two live sessions • Questions and discussion • Recordings included • C$70
Join horticulturist and author Steven Biggs for two evenings of practical fig-growing advice, with time to ask questions about your own trees and growing conditions.
Can’t attend both evenings? Both sessions are recorded.
You’ll have a full year after camp to watch the recordings.
A Fig Tree Is One Thing. Ripe Figs Are Another.
Maybe your tree grows beautifully but the figs don’t ripen before frost. Maybe you’re wondering where to put it for winter. Or perhaps you haven’t bought a tree yet because you’re not sure you have the right space.
Fig Camp helps you sort out your options.
Every garden is different. So is every gardener. We’ll explore ways to grow, overwinter, and ripen figs, so you can choose an approach that fits your climate, your space, and the amount of work you want to take on.
Bring your questions. Leave with a clearer plan for your own fig trees.
What We’ll Cover
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Understanding how figs grow, and what that means for pruning and fruiting
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Choosing a growing location and deciding between pots and planting in the ground
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Watering, feeding, repotting, and keeping trees a manageable size
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Helping figs ripen before the growing season runs out
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Comparing winter-storage and protection methods for your climate and space
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Bringing trees out of winter storage and getting the season underway
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Starting new plants from cuttings and sorting out common pests and problems
Steven Biggs
Your Camp Counsellor
I grow figs in Toronto, where winter gives us plenty to work around.
Over the years, I’ve tried different ways to grow and overwinter fig trees—and collected more trees than any reasonable person needs.
I’m a horticulturist, educator, and author of Grow Figs Where You Think You Can’t. I also host the Fig Culture podcast, sharing conversations and ideas from other fig growers.
In Fig Camp, I bring together practical growing advice, examples from my own garden, and approaches used by other cold-climate growers. My aim is to help you understand your options and choose what fits your garden.
Over the years, I’ve tried different ways to grow and overwinter fig trees—and collected more trees than any reasonable person needs.
I’m a horticulturist, educator, and author of Grow Figs Where You Think You Can’t. I also host the Fig Culture podcast, sharing conversations and ideas from other fig growers.
In Fig Camp, I bring together practical growing advice, examples from my own garden, and approaches used by other cold-climate growers. My aim is to help you understand your options and choose what fits your garden.
Make a Plan for Your Figs Before Winter
Two evenings to learn, ask questions, and sort through your options—with recordings to revisit as the seasons change.
October 15 and 22 • 7:30–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time • C$70
October 15 and 22 • 7:30–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time • C$70
FAQ
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When is Fig Camp?
We meet on Thursday, October 15, and Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Each session is two hours.
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What if I can’t attend live?
Both sessions are recorded, so you can catch up afterwards or revisit something you want to hear again. You’ll have at least a full year after camp to watch the recordings.
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How does online camp work?
We meet on Zoom for a mix of teaching, photos and examples, questions, and discussion. You’re welcome to join the conversation or leave your camera off and listen.
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How do I get the Zoom link?
You’ll find the Zoom link in your online course area after registering. I’ll also email it before we meet.
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Can I ask about my own fig tree?
Yes. There’s time for questions and discussion about your own trees, growing conditions, and winter-storage options. That’s a big part of camp.
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I’m new to figs. Is this for me?
Yes. We start with the basics and connect them to the choices you’ll make when growing figs. You don’t need to own a fig tree yet.
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I already grow figs. Will this help me?
If you’re struggling to ripen fruit, manage a growing tree, or find a winter routine that works, camp will help you explore your options. We go beyond the basics, with examples of different growing and overwintering methods.
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Will we cover lots of fig varieties?
We’ll discuss some useful varieties and what to look for when choosing a tree. The main focus is growing and harvesting figs in cold climates, rather than comparing a long list of cultivars.
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What currency is the price in?
Canadian dollars. C$70 covers both live sessions and access to the recordings.
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What if camp isn’t for me?
If you attend the first gathering and decide camp isn’t for you, I’ll refund your registration. No questions asked.
Give Next Year’s Figs a Better Start
Sort out your winter plan now, and learn what to do through the growing season to help your trees produce ripe figs.
Join me on October 15 and 22 for two evenings of practical advice and fig-growing conversation.
Both sessions recorded • C$70
Join me on October 15 and 22 for two evenings of practical advice and fig-growing conversation.
Both sessions recorded • C$70
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