Helping You Sort Out Your Fig-Growing Options

And choose what's right for your space

Growing figs in cold climates isn’t rocket science.

Figs are hardy and forgiving plants.

They DO produce and ripen fruit in cold climates or cool maritime climates.

When you choose appropriate methods and varieties.

Our fig programs help you choose well!

Get Set up for Cold-Climate Fig Success!

Helping Cold-Climate Gardeners Worldwide

David Esdaile

5 star rating

“I loved this course. The content was thorough, useful, practical and with multiple excellent photos to clarify. It was well organized, well presented and presented by Steven Biggs who has an unbridled enthusiasm and positive energy on all things ...”

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“I loved this course. The content was thorough, useful, practical and with multiple excellent photos to clarify. It was well organized, well presented and presented by Steven Biggs who has an unbridled enthusiasm and positive energy on all things FIGS. There was lots of opportunity to ask questions at any moment in the course. Today, the day after the course, I have unpacked my two figs, buried under the snow, and, finding them alive and well, have brought them into our lean-to greenhouse for an early growing season (March 20) with 4 cm of snow expected otherwise outside today. The course offers a huge amount of great growing advice and then offers even more in terms of online references, watering techniques and further fig related internet sites. A friend of my wife's told her yesterday that you could never get a fig to grow to ripeness in Ottawa. I have every intention to prove her wrong and to add to my little fig collection when the temperature allows. Wonderful course. Cannot recommend it highly enough if you are even thinking of growing figs. Even if you are not, I'll bet you change your mind and are hooked! Did I say that I loved this course? Go for it. Thank you Steven”

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Not Enough Figs?

It's common in cold climates.

Fig trees die over the winter.

Figs don't ripen in time.

And you just want more figs than you're getting!

How to Beat the Cold (and harvest figs!)

Every garden is different. So there's no one-size-fits-all solution. But there's a solution that fits your garden.

That solution starts with these 3 things:

  • Moderate the Winter Temperatures

    You don't need a greenhouse to grow figs in cold climates! But you do need to protect them from extreme cold.

  • Make the Growing Season as Long as Possible

    So there's time for figs to ripen. There are ways to start your fig plants early...or keep them going longer in the autumn.

  • More Summer and Fall Heat

    Heat to speed up ripening, so you can enjoy figs before fall frosts begin.

Learn How to Grow Figs

Our fig programs give you the knowledge, tips, and creative ideas you need to grow and harvest figs in areas where they don't normally survive the winter.

  • Informative videos walk you through fig care, pruning, feeding, propagation, varieties, and how to overwinter your fig tree. Over 4.5 hours of video instruction. Value $150.

  • Inspiring interviews with experts to give you creative ideas for growing figs in your garden. Value $50.

  • The easy-to-follow e-book sums up the information from the video lessons for quick reference and review. Value $25.

  • Library of articles with in-depth fig-growing information for cold climates. Value $50.

  • Membership in our online community so you can ask your fig-growing questions any time. Value $100.

Harvest Figs
...Don't be Disappointed

Where figs are not hardy, we can't always garden by the book.

Our fig program helps you with the rules.

And then helps you know when to bend the rules. So that you can tailor fig-growing to your unique growing conditions.

Choose Your Program

Start now so you won't miss a harvest!

  • Fig Masterclass

    Videos - $150 value
    Interviews - $50 value
    E-book - $25 value
    Library of Articles - $50 value
    Community - $100 value










    $375 value for

    $90.00

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  • Fig Apprenticeship

    Videos
    Interviews
    E-book
    Library of Articles
    Community


    Email support - $25 value
    Live Q+A - $25 value






    $425 value for

    $120.00

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  • Fig Camp

    Videos
    Interviews
    E-book
    Library of Articles
    Community


    Email support
    Live Q+A


    Engaging live classes
    ONLY 30 Spots
    $50 value

    $475 value for

    $150.00

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Dates for Upcoming Live Events

Live Q+A

7:30 p.m. ET, by Zoom

  • October 10, 2024
  • April 7, 2025


2025 Fig Camp

An annual event! 2 evenings of live fig instruction, discussion, and Q+A.

7:30 p.m. ET, by Zoom

  • October 20, 2025
  • October 23, 2025


Live events are recorded. If something comes up at the last minute, you won't miss out.

Hey there!

I'm Steven Biggs

I'm a cold-climate fig expert, horticulturist, and former horticulture instructor with Durham and George Brown Colleges in Canada.

I wrote the award-winning book Grow Figs Where You Think You Can’t.

I interview fig enthusiasts through my work as a horticultural journalist and host of the award-winning Food Garden Life Show. I’ve written about figs in cold climates for publications such as Fine Gardening and Garden Making magazines.

I’ve been giving workshops and doing interviews about growing figs in cold climates since 2011. (But my infatuation with figs took off in 1993, as I spent a summer growing—and taste-testing!—figs at the nursery with the UK National Collection of figs.

I’d love it if you join me to geek out on a smorgasbord of ideas to successfully grow figs in cold climates.
Questions? Email me!

Risk Free

We're committed to your success.

We’ll give you a full refund within 30 days of purchasing the course if you feel that it's not for you.

No questions asked.

What Our Students Say

“Another great experience! You did an outstanding job with content and information, slides and pictures, and your enthusiasm and passion for figs.”

Chet F.

Pennsylvania

“Great job! Enjoyed your presentation. You are easy to listen to and very clear to understand. Well done and greatly appreciate the opportunity to learn more about figs.”

Deb T.

Ontario

“Thanks fo much for the great inspiration and information! I'm very grateful that you offered this. Really helpful and enjoyable.”

Alex P.

New York

Rino Iannotta

5 star rating

“Excellent course! I'm a novice to growing figs and I found this course extremely informative and valuable. Your explanations are very clear and it has given me the confidence to try and grow more figs and different varieties. Thanks so much!”

“Excellent course! I'm a novice to growing figs and I found this course extremely informative and valuable. Your explanations are very clear and it has given me the confidence to try and grow more figs and different varieties. Thanks so much!”

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Maria Lit

5 star rating

“I really enjoyed the course. It had a good logical flow. I have only read Steve’s newsletter prior to this and was really impressed by his camp presentation. He is a great speaker and a very competent educator. The visual materials provided excell...”

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“I really enjoyed the course. It had a good logical flow. I have only read Steve’s newsletter prior to this and was really impressed by his camp presentation. He is a great speaker and a very competent educator. The visual materials provided excellent illustration of the subject discussed. The slide were very nicely done. There was room for questions. It was, actually, a lot of fun. I was impressed and inspired. I think I am going to take the plunge and plant one of my fig trees outside next spring! Thank you,Steve, and I think there is another class in my future.”

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FAQ

  • I already grow figs...so is this for me?

    We go through and then beyond fig basics, with ideas and techniques that help you take your fig growing to the next level.

  • I collect figs and want to know about all the varieties. Is this for me?

    This course focuses on successfully growing figs in cold climates. We cover a few top varieties -- but varieties is NOT the focus.

  • What if I sign up for the Apprenticeship or Camp and can't attend the live events?

    The live events are recorded so that you can watch them afterwards.

  • How long do I have access to the material.

    You have unlimited access for 1 year.

  • What's the online community that's included with the fig programs?

    The Food Garden Gang community is for students currently enrolled in our courses. We have Q+A areas for a number of topics, including figs. You can ask your questions, and share your wins.

  • I have specific questions about my fig tree. Which option is best?

    At Fig Camp we take time to discuss individual questions. We look at fig tree pictures from attendees and then talk about pruning and best practices. We also dig into specific questions at the live Q+A events.

  • What currency are your prices in?

    Canadian dollars.

    (Which might make this even better value if you're outside of Canada! Even though many online businesses worldwide charge USD...I just don't like paying USD when shopping in Canada. That's why I charge C$.)

  • What if this isn't for me?

    We’ll give you a full refund within 30 days of purchasing a course. No questions asked.

Learn How to Grow Figs!

Keep your fig tree alive

  • Fig Masterclass


    Start any time!

    $90.00

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  • Fig Apprenticeship


    Start any time!

    And get answers to your questions at the live Q+A events and by email.

    $120.00

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  • Fig Camp


    October 20 and 23, 2025
    7:30 - 9:30 p.m. ET

    Only 30 spots, so reserve yours today!

    $150.00

    Reserve Your Spot