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August 28, 2011 at 6:17 pm #600358
2 Much WhineParticipantWe have a huge fig tree in our back yard. It is a Kadota Fig tree so the figs are bright green (rather than turning dark purple like Mission Figs). I guess these would be considered organic as I don’t spray the tree or do anything but prune it (although I don’t have any sort of organic certificate or anything). The fig season is VERY short. Our figs are at their peak ripeness and are very sweet. These are huge, beautiful figs. We have way too many for us to eat although we’ll be having figs and prosciutto for an appetizer tonight. In the next couple of days the birds will likely get to these and they’ll be gone until next year. If some of you out there in WSB land would be interested in some fresh figs for dinner tonight I would be glad to pick some for you and you can take them home. We are in the Admiral District and (long) walking distance from the Sunday Market. Perhaps you’d like to stop by for a fig treat? They do not get any fresher than this (they’re still on the tree). I have no way of knowing if I’ll get lots of responses or very few so don’t take it personally if we run out. Please don’t take more than you’ll eat today or tomorrow as their shelf life is also short. I’d love to give them to a local restaurant for a special dessert or appetizer but I think there are health department restrictions agains that. Just respond to this post and we’ll figure out a way to get some free fresh figs on your plate tonight! Have a wonderful figgy kind of day!
August 28, 2011 at 8:36 pm #733195
Rod ClarkMemberThis rings a bell for me. My aunt and uncle lived in Davis, CA, and out by their back fence was a big fig tree that in the fall was full of purple figs. Once upon a time I rode down there on a bicycle, not because of the figs but to see my grandmother. I’d be happy to see a fig tree in West Seattle. rod at rodclark dot net.
August 28, 2011 at 8:42 pm #733196
charlabobParticipantI would love to pick some up to make a treat for my boys tomorrow night. Can I get them tomorrow? I can’t climb up trees, but I can come by any time convenient for you on Monday.
August 29, 2011 at 1:14 am #733197
kootchmanMemberI need a new wardrobe… how big are the leaves?
August 29, 2011 at 1:51 am #733198
SueParticipantIf you don’t get enough takers for them, you might see if the Food Bank or Nickelsville could use them.
August 29, 2011 at 2:58 am #733199
Heinz57MomMemberI LOVE figs as do my two kids. We’re in Arbor Heights. My email is behappierathome at gmail dot com
August 29, 2011 at 3:03 am #733200
DianaParticipantAnother thought…deliver some to our local fire stations or our precinct. The cooks at the firestations would be thrilled. I’ve done this in the past when I had a plum crop so huge the food bank and the senior center couldn’t take any more.
August 29, 2011 at 3:32 am #733201
dhgParticipantLOVE LOVE LOVE fresh figs. Still have any?
August 29, 2011 at 7:11 am #733202
QueMemberOh, I love fresh figs and I love to do canning to stretch the goodness of the season!!! I would totally be interested in some of them! If you still have some, please call me at 9threefive-99seventwo
August 29, 2011 at 3:40 pm #733203
2 Much WhineParticipantI’ll go in order of contact so Rod, Charlabob and Heinz57mom are the winners. If there are any left I’ll post again. Not sure how to contact Charlabob. Kootch, I think the leaves are plenty big. You’ll look smashing!
August 29, 2011 at 3:56 pm #733204
Rod ClarkMemberYou might want to talk to the people at Community Harvest of Southwest Seattle. They pick fruit and donate it to the local food banks.
See their Project Harvest page.
762-0604
August 29, 2011 at 4:47 pm #733205
Schmitz Park DadParticipantIf you have any leftover figs, I would love some. Just let me know where and when I can pick them up! I can come by any time.
August 29, 2011 at 6:54 pm #733206
dawsonctParticipantAll the donation ideas are wonderful, but to clarify a point, restaurants and produce stands CAN purchase produce from non-farmers.
I believe that Meander’s actively pursues local produce and gives meal vouchers to the “farmers.” I would be surprised if Mark Fuller at Spring Hill did not also buy “out the back door.”
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I sold over 80# of tomatoes to my restaurant three years ago, when we had Summer.
August 29, 2011 at 8:41 pm #733207
2 Much WhineParticipantThanks dawsonct. I did not know that. I don’t have anywhere near 80 pounds of figs and after tonight I may have none. I also wasn’t looking to sell, just share with my neighbors. But, it’s good to know that the option exists if I ever grew anything in volume. Perthaps if my back yard wasn’t shaded by a giant fig tree I might be able to plant something else (assuming we actually get to have a summer in the future).
September 6, 2011 at 5:31 am #733208
Janet M.ParticipantHi,
Would love to have a few.
Please advise if any are left
after pick up today.
Thank you,
Janet
email:bionicjanet@q.com
September 6, 2011 at 3:21 pm #733209
2 Much WhineParticipantFigs are now all gone – I was able to give 30 pounds or so to WSB readers. Yesterday we heard a loud commotion in the back yard. We ran to the door only to find that the birds had finally discovered our juicy figs and they were “swarming” our tree. Till next year. . . . .
September 6, 2011 at 8:33 pm #733210
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