It is supposed to get down to 4 degrees here tomorrow with 20 mph wind gusting to 35. I had all my figs in the barn, but didn't think they were ready for the forecasted conditions over the next couple of days. I took bales of wheat straw and stacked them to make a small room. I hung a light from boards that made the ceiling. Covered the boards with moving blankets and covered the blankets with more boards to keep the wind from blowing them around.

It looks pretty snug. We'll see how they pull through.

Pics?

Is this structure in the building for added protection?
I would worry about catching the bales on fire

Yep,

Been prepping for that last 2 days. My figs have been packed in a Garage but I did add a space heater. My potted Japanese Maple collection just about broke me down the last 2 days either trying to get in ground or in a building. I have done all I can.

Sounds nice and cozy Womack , they should stay nice and warm .
Good idea .

John

Boone,
Bales are stacked in one of the stalls in my barn. No way for the light to come into contact with the straw unless the walls collapse. hopefully that won't be an issue. won't actually turn the light on until tomorrow. sorry I didn't take pictures.

Strudeldog,
Good luck with your plants. I also planted two apricots and a plum on Saturday. Hope they make it through without any damage.

Another example of

The Figloo:
http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=4980845

Jon,
Thanks for the encouragement.  I hope they pull through. Most of the trees were rooted last winter and grew nicely all summer in 5 gallon buckets.  I intend to plant around twenty varieties as an orchard on my property this spring.

Gorgi,
Thanks for the link.  Jon's figloo is the ritz compared to what I built, but then again the winter last a lot longer up there.