Growing Fig and Lemon Trees in Cold Climates with Steve Biggs, and Apple Tree Training with Thomas Wilson

Steve Biggs, author of "Grow Figs Where You Think You Can't" and founder of Food Garden Life, explains how to grow fig trees and lemon trees indoors during the winter even if you live in a cold climate!

Thomas Wilson of Spirit Tree Estate Cidery shares his cidery journey and offerings, along with the whys and hows of apple tree care including spindle training.

Additional Resources:

• Steve shares the five secrets of fig tree growing in this video.
• Learn more about growing lemon trees in cold climates in this article.
• Learn more about apple tree rootstocks and training (explore weighing and apple bands for horizontal growth).
• Get a taste of a fruit tree tradition known as "wassailing" in this article.

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• (00:00) - Introduction to the Urban Forestry Radio Show
• (01:27) - Preparing Fruit Trees for Winter
• (01:55) - Meet Steve Biggs: The Fig Pig
• (02:09) - Growing Fig Trees Indoors
• (04:28) - Fig Tree Care and Propagation
• (06:58) - Challenges and Rewards of Growing Figs
• (10:18) - Global Fig Enthusiasts and Varieties
• (18:03) - Steve's Fig Hedge and Overwintering Techniques
• (20:46) - Exploring Indoor Lemon Trees
• (25:17) - Root Pruning Techniques
• (26:04) - Indoor vs. Outdoor Growing
• (27:02) - Fertilizing Potted Plants
• (28:39) - Exploring Indoor Fruiting Plants
• (30:22) - Winter Care for Citrus and Fig Trees
• (31:57) - Introducing the New Book
• (33:53) - Touring Spirit Tree Estate Cidery
• (38:10) - The History and Evolution of the Cidery
• (44:28) - Pruning Techniques for Cider Apples
• (49:05) - Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes