Published 2:45 pm Wednesday, June 19, 2024 By PA News Summer is officially here. Most of us would argue the point summer arrived in SETX more than month ago (I certainly would). Hot and humid climate conditions and a “moisture-rich” environment are exacting conditions required by many trees to recuperate from last years’ temperature extremes including an extended drought.
There is one fruit tree in particular which enjoys the heat – fig. Many residents probably remember picking and eating figs as a kid – sweet, tangy fruits individually plucked from grandmothers’ tree in the back yard or by sneaking into a neighbor’s yard while they were away (I’ve heard of people who have done such ..
. and that’s the story I’m sticking to). The “best” figs were a challenge and always seemed to need help from an adult (or someone taller) since the largest fruit were always just barely out of reach.
Let me stop for a moment and simply say I’m not condoning past transgressions as a kid ...
it’s called trespassing. Our neighbors were friends, so please ask before taking. Gardeners as a group are kind-hearted individuals and will give most anything they have for the asking.
As an adult I’m always interested in providing homegrown fruits to family and friends, especially fruits which are grown with care, harvested at their peak of freshness, free from harmful pesticides or other chemicals. Fig trees are beautiful additions to the landscape having leaves which are big,.
