Although, it may depend on your fig tree variety as to when it will be ready to harvest. When harvesting your figs, simply lift the fruit off the branch gently - if it doesn't come way with ease ...

If you're not sure you have the time to grow a fig tree, you're in luck; you can just as easily take a branch/cutting from a fig tree and plant it. 'Cuttings can be taken in late winter or early ...

The fig tree scion exchange is Sunday March 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Astoria Food Pantry, 25-82 Steinway St.