Author Talk: Steven Biggs

Grow Figs Where You Think You Can’t: Stories, Ingenuity, and Homegrown Figs

What makes someone build a “figatorium,” collect hundreds of varieties, or tuck fig trees into bed for a Canadian winter?

Join Toronto horticulturist and author Steven Biggs for a mix of storytelling and practical fig-growing advice celebrating the revised and expanded edition of Grow Figs Where You Think You Can’t.

Meet some of the fascinating growers featured in the book—from a generous mentor in an Ontario backyard to a California fig hunter—and discover the family traditions, curiosity, and ingenuity behind their gardens. Along the way, Steven shares ideas for growing figs here in the Toronto area, getting ripe fruit, and finding room for a little Mediterranean flavour at home.

Whether you already grow figs or are simply curious, come for the stories, bring your questions, and stay for the book signing.