Steve and Von, I have no idea where anything in Maryland is. I was born and raised in San Francisco most of my life and know of not much else except for the west coast.

Chris, feel free to throw stones.. but I've actually never eaten a fig in my life. I know, I know.. I'm horrible. Now everyone can feel free to throw stones, too :P

Welcome

Hi and welcome,

I have a spur-thighed tortoise but I haven't tried feeding it figs yet.  Maybe this year. 

Welcome Alma.  

Welcome Alma.
I do not think anyone will throw stones, for most of us have been there. I have eaten Fig Newton cookies and dried figs but it was the fall of 2013 before I ate my first fresh fig (@ 60 1/2 years old) and I knew I wanted more.

Schaplin: Spur-thigh (Greek) or African spur-thigh (Sulcata)? In either case, you should limit the amount of figs you give them. Their stomachs aren't designed for sugary foods like tropical species. Plus, if you're talking about a Sulcata.. they'll eat anything in sight- with gusto :P

Arthur: Thanks! I still feel pretty silly for joining a fig enthusiasts forum when I haven't actually had any. It was all for the love of tortoises and gardening :D

Alma,

     I am surprised no one has asked you what Nepenthes you have.

Dale: Two ventrata (most likely) and 8 cuttings trying to establish themselves. They go nuts in my indoor tortoise enclosure.

Hey Alma, like Arthur said ,no one throws stones here, maybe a fig or two for Your tortoises;) . Have a good night all!

Welcome Alma

Welcome to the forum, Alma.

Welcome to the forum Alma!  There is a fig tree called Alma!  You should get yourself one!  It's an excellent brown honey fig.  It's very rich in flavor!

Welcome Alma, so glad you decided to join us, a lot of people here knows their stuff when it comes to Figs ; )

Welcome, fellow Fig & Nepenthes fan!

Hi Nepenthes,
Mine is a so called Greek tortise but actual imported a long time ago I believe from Lebannon.  She is rather fussy and has never got much in the way of sweet foods.  She does like the occasionally bit of melon and has tried to eat my niece's toes.  I think the red polish is the problem.
I have one Nepenthes right now.  Not sure what variety since it just showed up in the orchids.  I think the folks at the nursery thought anything so odd must go with my orchids.

Welcome Alma, Green Ischia should be hardy in Baltimore, as I got cuttings from a fellow member who took them from a long-lived tree in Baltimore ... start now, eat in the summer ... welcome!

Schaplin: it's definitely nice to meet other folks with a few random things in common :D

Chilly: First I'll need to keep any fig alive, lol. I have my eyes set on RDB and Hardy Chicago for now. Then I wouldn't mind Celeste and Marseille VS if all goes well. And depending on a few small details, maybe I'll attempt Green Ischia and the other kajillion varieties. I already have a handful with kids, torts, and houseplants :P