I'm a newbie, but my cuttings have been taking about 4-6 weeks to root and start leafing out. You might want to get a jump on the season by buying a large plant from a reputable vendor online (lots of posts about these) while you try rooting cuttings. My local garden store had several 3' Brown Turkey plants with figs on them for about $25 each but you can purchase many more varieties online. Edible Landscaping in southern VA might be close to what would work well for you.