Went to the Fall Fig Meeting at Tim's house. It was a picture-perfect, early Autumn day, and meeting some of the forum members was a real pleasure. So many generous, and friendly people. Dozens of named variety trees were traded and raffled off, and many interesting local, unknown/unidentified trees also were given away to those who attended. One, first-time grower, proudly walked away with a bearing-age "Hardy Chicago" and he was eager to learn how to grow his first fig tree to perfection. I'm sure he will do just fine, and will be tasting figs he grew, next season.
Plenty of delicious food, homemade fig cookies, fruits, snacks, sodas, etc. kept everyone happy and contented. Just a wonderful relaxing day.
Many thank-yous, especially to Tim Drag and his lovely wife, for hosting this first Fig Conclave, and for extending their hospitality to the forum members.
Thank-you one and all for making this day very special.
Frank
PS: Had my first taste of a perfectly ripe Pawpaw....it was absolutely delicious, and had the flavor of a creamy-custardy...banana-pineapple-peach! Folks....this is a delicious fruit to grow! Too bad you need at least two for pollination, have to wait a few years for fruiting, and that Pawpaws could be a PITA trying to grow them. Otherwise, deliciously exotic flavor. No fruit that you can by in the store can come close, except, maybe a ripe mango.