Plus, I'm sure, the moderating effects of the nearby ocean help them winter over.

That's just one of the problems with the hardiness zones. They don't really describe conditions.

Do you know what variety those figs are?

Hey... are you guys allergic to Cherries or what? I just moved the recipe for Cherry Cheesecake into another thread because it wasn't related to the subject, sorry to be a pain.. ... ... but I hope you like the recipe, I might even make it for Easter! Cookie

*Sorry to hear about all the allergy problems, I know I'm a suffer to.

I like figs and they are really Good for u.

Sorry Cookie. Thanks for sharing your recipe. I love cherry cheesecake.

I appreciate the offer of the seeds Brook. I wouldnt want to put you guys to any trouble.

Truthfully janie, I too have NEVER tasted a fresh fig! Although I often see appetizers of fresh figs, blue cheese and a drizzle of honey- and I would LOVE this since I enjoy the sharp musty flavor of a good bleu w/ items of a sweet nature.

I do love dried figs though, and I include them occasionally on cheese platters. I have this deep, intense passionate thing for the shape of a PEAR (and figs are shaped somewhat like pears) and since I'm gay- it can't be the female body thing- as far as the shape of the pear connection! (Or can it? Ha!) Anyway- back to what I was saying- I am really drawn to a pear-shape, and figs appeal to me partly because of this...

Speaking of growing things and new budding flowers/trees... near me is this huge, old, rickety farm house and this time of year, among the newly green grass of the acre lawn is a literal blanket of dense violets! It's so thrilling to see them so plentiful- so THICK!