The good news is that my figs are finally starting to fruit. The bad news is that it's late in the season. Lets hope we have a long autumn... I did abuse them this spring when I decided to keep the trees low to the ground for extra heat and winter protection. I'll be more kind next spring!

Are these figs planted in-ground?  When did they start to grow this year after that terrible winter?
Sorry but it looks like they are a looooooong way from ripening.

The trees are in the ground... this winter was very harsh and we had several weeks of -20+C weather. This is not normal here. I also had to remove the winter protection for several reasons beyond my control. I had a lot of dieback... Goutte d'Or actually faired better than my Brown Turkey. I've started to espalier them "Japanese style" in order to make winter protection here easier. I don't mind losing this year's crop. I'm just glad to see that they will fruit. It gives me hope for the next season.

Thank you Rich! Nova Scotia is quite beautiful. This is why I wouldn't want to leave... Our winters tend to be mild and our summers reasonably warm if you live inland. No need for air-conditioning just open the window and let the salty air in. We are a Canadian zone 5B to 6 here (US zone 5). I can grow musa basjoo, figs, fuchsia and some South African bulbs with a little protection and good drainage.

Tad
Still trying to get that Bornholm fig to root!