Cultivating Flavor: Unveiling the Secrets of Figs with Steven Biggs

Finding Genius Podcast

Richard Jacobs

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4.4 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 2 January 2024

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we're joined by horticulturist, journalist, and the award-winning host of Food Garden Life, Steven Biggs. Get ready for an insightful journey into the world of horticulture and a deep dive into the delicious realm of growing figs.

Biggs shares his childhood memories of only having dried figs and how a summer working at a UK nursery with a national fig collection transformed his perspective. Discover his excitement about growing figs and his dedication to teaching others the art of cultivating these delectable fruits.

Learn about the ins and outs of growing and enjoying figs as he discusses his work through blogging, podcasting, and teaching. He shares his expertise, passion, and tips for cultivating the perfect fig harvest.

Press play to unravel the mysteries of figs! You’ll learn:

The difference between figs and dates
The fascinating process of reproducing figs through cuttings
Optimal growing conditions for figs and the unique method of tipping a fig tree on its side to encourage growth in cold climates.

Eager to learn more? Check out Food Garden Life Show — Food Garden Life.

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0:30.0	This is the Finding Genius Podcast.
0:33.0	That is Richard Jacobs.
0:35.0	Hello, this is Richard Jacobs with the Finding Genius Podcast.
0:41.0	My guest is Stephen Biggs.
0:42.0	He's a horticulturist, a
0:43.2	journalist, host of the award-winning Food Garden Life Show, and is a former
0:47.0	water culture instructor at George Brown College and at Durham College in Canada.
0:50.5	So we had to talk about his work in and water culture and particularly growing figs,
0:54.4	you know, the climates he's in.
0:55.8	So welcome Stephen.
0:56.6	Thanks, Richard.
0:57.3	Nice to be here.
0:58.2	Yeah, I guess the figs are a pretty ancient crop.
1:00.8	I guess they'll mention, you know, the Bible
1:02.4	and they've been growing for thousands of years.
1:04.4	You know, how did you get into growing figs?
1:06.1	Yeah, as a kid, the only things I ever had were the dried figs.
1:10.0	And we had one neighbor who was from Malta Malta who always talked about as fig tree.
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