Willofig, it would help us to help you if we knew your planting zone. If you click on the control panel at the top, you can edit your signature and put your zone in there so it auto shows on all your posts. I see you are in zone 6, Cleveland, OH in your first post, but if you put that in your signature then you never have to say it again!
Do you have a history with figs? We love to hear stories!
Suzi