I agree that trees are some of the greatest things on Earth. And it's so nice to have figs! They seem so tropical, but there are varieties that will grow even in the Chicago, Illinios area. Figs can be expensive to buy, so they are easy to pass by in the store. But from a tree or two, there is real abundance -- it's easy to have all the figs you could want. I'm a fan of fig trees, too, lol, can you tell? Happy growing!