Dates! Who knew?

[Catrin]

Maybe you're lucky and can find a local grower at your farmer's market. There are actually a few fig varieties that can be grown in our climate, with some extra care in the winter time, but it's way too much work to grow them commercially in any quantity.

This is a good idea, I will do that. There are a couple of local farmer's market locations I visit - though far less frequently than I should.