I want to plant creeping fig plants around my dog run, but I will be bringing home a new puppy soon and I'm anticipating she will destroy some. They will be on the opposite side of the fence, but puppies work magic. Just want to make sure they won't make her sick
Are creeping fig plants dangerous to animals (puppies)?
From what I've just read, the sap from Creeping Fig may cause a rash after contact with mouth or skin. See nothing more serious. See site:
http://www.petroglyphsnm.org/petperils/p...
Reply:http://www.doctordog.com/dogbook/dogpois...
Reply:HI I looked it up for you and they say that the berries that they produce are toxic to dogs.
You can do a Internet seach like I did and then you can look to see which one are OK.
I just typed in toxic plants to dogs. It came up with a whole list of plants and flowers and trees that are toxic to dog.
Good luck with your seach!c
Reply:Info. on dangerous houseplants to pets- www.apcc.aspca.org Good luck with your new pup!
Reply:your regular vet should be able to answer this qustion more specifically, but figs (gourds) acccording to the ASPCA are OK, Ficus varieties are dangerous.
I would be more worried about the pup gettting a forgein body in it's GI tract than anything else. Check with your regular vet to be sure.
omar
Friday, November 18, 2011
How many fig newtons equal one serving of fruit?
I have re-discovered fig newtons! I tell myself they're healthier for me than regular cookies because they have fruit in them, but I want to know -- am I fooling myself? How many do I have to eat to get one serving of fruit?
How many fig newtons equal one serving of fruit?
You should eat some fig newtons and more real fruit. Just becaust it has fruit in it, it doesn't mean it's healthy. Especially because the figs were probably cooked in the process and that destroys some vitamins. Also, you're getting all of the extra sugar and empty calories with it.
Reply:574858460298975487310 fig newtons equal one serving of fruit
Reply:agreed with charming!!
Reply:I am not sure of the exact number but, here is what you do : Eat fig newtons until you end up in your doctors office. At this point tell him or her how many you have eaten (that will be your number). The Doc will put you on a very strict diet and then you will get your serving of fruit.
Formula:
poor health
__________ = diet ( serving of fruit)
number of newtons consumed
LOL. Well, at least I amused myself.
Reply:You're hilarious lol
Reply:zero
How many fig newtons equal one serving of fruit?
You should eat some fig newtons and more real fruit. Just becaust it has fruit in it, it doesn't mean it's healthy. Especially because the figs were probably cooked in the process and that destroys some vitamins. Also, you're getting all of the extra sugar and empty calories with it.
Reply:574858460298975487310 fig newtons equal one serving of fruit
Reply:agreed with charming!!
Reply:I am not sure of the exact number but, here is what you do : Eat fig newtons until you end up in your doctors office. At this point tell him or her how many you have eaten (that will be your number). The Doc will put you on a very strict diet and then you will get your serving of fruit.
Formula:
poor health
__________ = diet ( serving of fruit)
number of newtons consumed
LOL. Well, at least I amused myself.
Reply:You're hilarious lol
Reply:zero
If a fig leaf represents modesty, why is it you don't see "Modest" people wearing them?
wear a fig leaf, its the Green thing to do right ?
If a fig leaf represents modesty, why is it you don't see "Modest" people wearing them?
I am wearing one. Under my seven layers of clothes of course
If a fig leaf represents modesty, why is it you don't see "Modest" people wearing them?
I am wearing one. Under my seven layers of clothes of course
Will creeping fig (Ficus pumila) attach itself to shade cloth which is attached to a wrought iron fence?
The shade cloth is attached to a fence on the east side. Location of yard is in San Diego about one mile inland from the beach. I would like to plant creeping fig and have it eventually cover the whole fence.
Will creeping fig (Ficus pumila) attach itself to shade cloth which is attached to a wrought iron fence?
Probably. Creeping fig attaches itself to just about any surface through aerial roots. You may have to get the vine started by pining or tying it to the shade cloth, but is should attach and grow from there.
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Will creeping fig (Ficus pumila) attach itself to shade cloth which is attached to a wrought iron fence?
Probably. Creeping fig attaches itself to just about any surface through aerial roots. You may have to get the vine started by pining or tying it to the shade cloth, but is should attach and grow from there.
Reply:you might like to join gardenmessenger on Yahoo groups and also see the great web-site at http://www.gardenmessenger.net... Report It
If a fig leaf represents modesty, why is it you don't see "Modest" people wearing them?
wear a fig leaf, its the Green thing to do right ?
If a fig leaf represents modesty, why is it you don't see "Modest" people wearing them?
I am wearing one. Under my seven layers of clothes of course
games hardware
If a fig leaf represents modesty, why is it you don't see "Modest" people wearing them?
I am wearing one. Under my seven layers of clothes of course
games hardware
Is 'the fig' gesture offensive in Japan or Korea?
I know that the gesture known as 'the fig', where the thumb pokes out between the index and middle finger is offensive in Russia, Turkey and Greece. I'd heard that it was equally rude in Japan and Korea. Is that true?
Is 'the fig' gesture offensive in Japan or Korea?
Yes, it is true.
Doing this gesture, known in America as "stealing the baby's nose," is equal to either yourself or someone else giving the "finger" to another person.
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Reply:Yes very offensive. The equivalent of giving the finger in US.
Had a friend we were out partying with some girls. He did the old "Got your nose" to the girl he was hitting on. Her face turned three shades of red. We explained that we do this to small children in the US and she explained the meaning to a Korean person.
Never did that again, except to good friends jokingly.
Reply:anything rude like gesture to anyones being i would think its rude. especially if its to do with thier flag in thier own country again no matter what counrty, ill say
Is 'the fig' gesture offensive in Japan or Korea?
Yes, it is true.
Doing this gesture, known in America as "stealing the baby's nose," is equal to either yourself or someone else giving the "finger" to another person.
Reply:Thank you for the Best Answer vote. Report It
Reply:Yes very offensive. The equivalent of giving the finger in US.
Had a friend we were out partying with some girls. He did the old "Got your nose" to the girl he was hitting on. Her face turned three shades of red. We explained that we do this to small children in the US and she explained the meaning to a Korean person.
Never did that again, except to good friends jokingly.
Reply:anything rude like gesture to anyones being i would think its rude. especially if its to do with thier flag in thier own country again no matter what counrty, ill say
Biodiversity in fig tree?
insects,animals and birds which depend on fig tree for their survival?
Biodiversity in fig tree?
In the tree or on the ground the fig fruits are eaten by many animals, including birds, bats, monkeys, and animals living on the forest floor. These animals help scatter the fig seeds to other locations in the forest. Thus, while accomplishing its own reproduction, the fig tree also enables successful reproduction by the fig wasp, and provides food for many animals of the forest.
Fig wasp larvae somehow prevent the fig from ripening, thus increasing the likelihood of their survival (i.e. they mature to adult wasps and escape from the fig before it ripens and is eaten by some animal). But even inside the fig they are not totally safe! There is still another kind of wasp (the "fig wasp" parasitic wasp) that drills a small hole into the fig and deposits her egg near a developing fig wasp larva; the larva hatching from the egg survives by eating the fig wasp larva.
Biodiversity in fig tree?
In the tree or on the ground the fig fruits are eaten by many animals, including birds, bats, monkeys, and animals living on the forest floor. These animals help scatter the fig seeds to other locations in the forest. Thus, while accomplishing its own reproduction, the fig tree also enables successful reproduction by the fig wasp, and provides food for many animals of the forest.
Fig wasp larvae somehow prevent the fig from ripening, thus increasing the likelihood of their survival (i.e. they mature to adult wasps and escape from the fig before it ripens and is eaten by some animal). But even inside the fig they are not totally safe! There is still another kind of wasp (the "fig wasp" parasitic wasp) that drills a small hole into the fig and deposits her egg near a developing fig wasp larva; the larva hatching from the egg survives by eating the fig wasp larva.
Why are fig nutons stuck together in the package?
whenever i open a fresh pack of yummy fig nuton bars they are always hard to break apart from eachother. what makes them so different from other cookies?
Why are fig nutons stuck together in the package?
It is most likely the moisture of the fruit. And they are not cookies, they are fruit and cake! :)
Reply:They stick together because the figs are very moist and very sticky. There is no getting around it, you want those cookies to be soft and chewy don't you?
Reply:I think the big difference between nutons and other cookies is that they are really spelled Newton.
Why are fig nutons stuck together in the package?
It is most likely the moisture of the fruit. And they are not cookies, they are fruit and cake! :)
Reply:They stick together because the figs are very moist and very sticky. There is no getting around it, you want those cookies to be soft and chewy don't you?
Reply:I think the big difference between nutons and other cookies is that they are really spelled Newton.
Will "Climbing Fig Ivy" attach itself to a smooth metal fence post?
I just planted 8 Climbing Fig Ivys along a smooth metal fence. The rungs are straight and spaced a few inches apart. Will the ivy be able to grasp and hold onto the fence? Right now it is secured to the poles with twist ties to keep it attached.
Will "Climbing Fig Ivy" attach itself to a smooth metal fence post?
I'm not familiar with the plant you are speaking of; however, it sounds to me like you are doing things right.
To give it the best chance to hold on, you should gently wrap it around the rungs, trying to imitate how it would twine around a pole naturally. If you just ran it strait up the wrungs, it may take longer for it to be able to hold itself in place. Just be careful not to twist it to far or it could snap.
Also, remember to remove the twist ties after it has time to grown and wrap around the fence. If you leave the ties on and forget about them, they can choke off the vine as the vine grows.
Reply:Normally climbing vines stick to whatever they are climbing regardless of the surface.
gert
Will "Climbing Fig Ivy" attach itself to a smooth metal fence post?
I'm not familiar with the plant you are speaking of; however, it sounds to me like you are doing things right.
To give it the best chance to hold on, you should gently wrap it around the rungs, trying to imitate how it would twine around a pole naturally. If you just ran it strait up the wrungs, it may take longer for it to be able to hold itself in place. Just be careful not to twist it to far or it could snap.
Also, remember to remove the twist ties after it has time to grown and wrap around the fence. If you leave the ties on and forget about them, they can choke off the vine as the vine grows.
Reply:Normally climbing vines stick to whatever they are climbing regardless of the surface.
gert
How do they get the figs into the fig rolls?
Fig rolls are a type of biscuits made in Ireland
How do they get the figs into the fig rolls?
The Aliens do it. Because they have more hands so they can do it quicklier. Those are the best adverts ever!
How do they get the figs into the fig rolls?
The Aliens do it. Because they have more hands so they can do it quicklier. Those are the best adverts ever!
Since Jesus cursed a fig tree, and the bible says you can perform miracles greater than Jesus did, can you?
Can you curse a fig tree and make it die? has anyone in modern history done so? I mean verifiable....
I tell you what, I am atheist and I can curse a fig tree with a cup of bleach on the roots every morning and get the same result... Am I as poweful as Jesus?
Since Jesus cursed a fig tree, and the bible says you can perform miracles greater than Jesus did, can you?
Doing miracles means cheating people with out getting caught. Make believes exploiting simplicity and ignorance of others can be done by any one. It requires some practice.
Reply:Jesus just used words. You lose. sorry.
Reply:He was talking to the 12 apostles not to you or me or anyone else,,,get real.
Reply: What Jesus did by the Word of His Mouth, you must do using the chemicals He Created. Thus, no, you are not as powerful as Jesus.
God bless.
Reply:Jesus didn't need the cup of bleach now did he?
Think of it, Jesus lived and died more than 2,000 years ago. Yet Jesus continues to be worshiped by hundreds of millions of people! Still to this very day there are non-believers and those who follow his teachings discussing him. You have to admit that he was a very powerful man if even you don't believe in God.
Reply:Bismillāhir-Raúmānir-Raúeem = "In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Compassionate".
ONLY THOSE PORTIONS OF “HOLY BIBLE” WHICH IS REVEALED ON ISLAM'S PROPHET JESUS (pbuh) R VALID WHICH R SIMILAR TO “HOLY QURAN” B/C
THE HOLY "QURAN" IS THE CORRECTED (since Bible was changed by some idiot Christians), NEXT %26amp; FINAL EDITION OF THE HOLY "BIBLE".
So if Holy Bible say something like what u said is just another Unfortunate corruptions of the Holy Bible.
http://www.vexen.co.uk/religion/tb.html (Unfortunate Corruption of HOLY BIBLE)
Research %26amp; observations from Holy Quran %26amp; Sahee Hadith, Religious scholars like Sheikh Ahmed Deedat’s www.ahmed-deedat.co.za, Dr. Zakir Naik's www.irf.net , www.peacetv.in, Aalama Tahir-ul-Qadri, Israr Ahmed etc.
Reply:Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:No. More powerful than Jesus because you have science on your side.
Reply:No, you cannot perform miracles like Jesus
Reply:If my miracle is better, I choose not to curse life but rather protect it.
Reply:..Make the tree first..then you can do what you want to it and be within your rights. Strange..how it is that people who don't believe;are atheists that is... always seem to have Christ on their mind.
Reply:I believe in the naustic interpretation of the resurrection…
That it was not a physical resurrection but a mental resurrection and that ANYONE can do it if they study hard enough.
I tell you what, I am atheist and I can curse a fig tree with a cup of bleach on the roots every morning and get the same result... Am I as poweful as Jesus?
Since Jesus cursed a fig tree, and the bible says you can perform miracles greater than Jesus did, can you?
Doing miracles means cheating people with out getting caught. Make believes exploiting simplicity and ignorance of others can be done by any one. It requires some practice.
Reply:Jesus just used words. You lose. sorry.
Reply:He was talking to the 12 apostles not to you or me or anyone else,,,get real.
Reply: What Jesus did by the Word of His Mouth, you must do using the chemicals He Created. Thus, no, you are not as powerful as Jesus.
God bless.
Reply:Jesus didn't need the cup of bleach now did he?
Think of it, Jesus lived and died more than 2,000 years ago. Yet Jesus continues to be worshiped by hundreds of millions of people! Still to this very day there are non-believers and those who follow his teachings discussing him. You have to admit that he was a very powerful man if even you don't believe in God.
Reply:Bismillāhir-Raúmānir-Raúeem = "In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Compassionate".
ONLY THOSE PORTIONS OF “HOLY BIBLE” WHICH IS REVEALED ON ISLAM'S PROPHET JESUS (pbuh) R VALID WHICH R SIMILAR TO “HOLY QURAN” B/C
THE HOLY "QURAN" IS THE CORRECTED (since Bible was changed by some idiot Christians), NEXT %26amp; FINAL EDITION OF THE HOLY "BIBLE".
So if Holy Bible say something like what u said is just another Unfortunate corruptions of the Holy Bible.
http://www.vexen.co.uk/religion/tb.html (Unfortunate Corruption of HOLY BIBLE)
Research %26amp; observations from Holy Quran %26amp; Sahee Hadith, Religious scholars like Sheikh Ahmed Deedat’s www.ahmed-deedat.co.za, Dr. Zakir Naik's www.irf.net , www.peacetv.in, Aalama Tahir-ul-Qadri, Israr Ahmed etc.
Reply:Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:No. More powerful than Jesus because you have science on your side.
Reply:No, you cannot perform miracles like Jesus
Reply:If my miracle is better, I choose not to curse life but rather protect it.
Reply:..Make the tree first..then you can do what you want to it and be within your rights. Strange..how it is that people who don't believe;are atheists that is... always seem to have Christ on their mind.
Reply:I believe in the naustic interpretation of the resurrection…
That it was not a physical resurrection but a mental resurrection and that ANYONE can do it if they study hard enough.
If I plant my fig there will it survive, since there is so much water under the ground?
I would like to plant a climbing fig on my concrete fence, mainly to cover the ugly fence up!
After digging the hole to plant it in the hole promptly filled up about 1/2 way with water. After letting the water sit all day I came back to look at it and the hole was still filled with water- meaning it never drained.
If I plant my fig there will it survive, since there is so much water under the ground?
If I plant my fig there will it survive, since there is so much water under the ground?
Could be your water table is pretty high! Wow, where are you New Orleans? Near a lake? Could also indicate some underground obstruction that is not letting water seep down lower......underground concrete, plastic, rock layer, etc.
If you have a sprinkler system, you might have a leak nearby! Or if your water line is nearby, it too may be leaking. Is your downspout nearby? That would have to be moved away from the house pronto before groundwater gets inside.
Try digging holes elsewhere to see if you have the same problem throughout the yard. If this is just your yard, you'd have to either drain the yard into a sump pump or into the city sewer and that's $$$$$ I read here recently someone had the city do it, but then his problem was water on top of the ground which is a health hazard.
Normally when we run into water drainage problems we mound up the soil and plant high. Can't do that against the house as that invites insects such as termites.
You have some investigation to do!
Reply:Call the city's water department immediately, you have hit a water pipe. This happens often.
Reply:wow....thats not good...it will rot the roots....did u hit a underground pipe? how close id this area to your house you may want to check to see if you basement has water damage
After digging the hole to plant it in the hole promptly filled up about 1/2 way with water. After letting the water sit all day I came back to look at it and the hole was still filled with water- meaning it never drained.
If I plant my fig there will it survive, since there is so much water under the ground?
If I plant my fig there will it survive, since there is so much water under the ground?
Could be your water table is pretty high! Wow, where are you New Orleans? Near a lake? Could also indicate some underground obstruction that is not letting water seep down lower......underground concrete, plastic, rock layer, etc.
If you have a sprinkler system, you might have a leak nearby! Or if your water line is nearby, it too may be leaking. Is your downspout nearby? That would have to be moved away from the house pronto before groundwater gets inside.
Try digging holes elsewhere to see if you have the same problem throughout the yard. If this is just your yard, you'd have to either drain the yard into a sump pump or into the city sewer and that's $$$$$ I read here recently someone had the city do it, but then his problem was water on top of the ground which is a health hazard.
Normally when we run into water drainage problems we mound up the soil and plant high. Can't do that against the house as that invites insects such as termites.
You have some investigation to do!
Reply:Call the city's water department immediately, you have hit a water pipe. This happens often.
Reply:wow....thats not good...it will rot the roots....did u hit a underground pipe? how close id this area to your house you may want to check to see if you basement has water damage
Shouldn't Fred Phelps protest outside the Fig Newton factory?
"Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he was hungry.
"And when he saw a fig tree by the road, he came to it, and found nothing on it, but leaves only, and said to it, Let no fruit grow on you henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.
"And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon has the fig tree withered away!"
--Matthew 21:18-20
Shouldn't Fred Phelps protest outside the Fig Newton factory?
Figs are fruits. Please don't give him any ideas.
Oh heck, now we're all on his list.
Reply:http://www.godhatesfigs.com/
Reply:i dont quite understand ur question
Reply:Only if the workers are gay.
ada
"And when he saw a fig tree by the road, he came to it, and found nothing on it, but leaves only, and said to it, Let no fruit grow on you henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.
"And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon has the fig tree withered away!"
--Matthew 21:18-20
Shouldn't Fred Phelps protest outside the Fig Newton factory?
Figs are fruits. Please don't give him any ideas.
Oh heck, now we're all on his list.
Reply:http://www.godhatesfigs.com/
Reply:i dont quite understand ur question
Reply:Only if the workers are gay.
ada
Did Jesus sin when he killed the fig tree?
Matthew 21: 17-19 "And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. "
Thou shalt not murder.
Did he not just murder the fig tree? Seems like a sin to me.
Did Jesus sin when he killed the fig tree?
Seems like a rather spitefull thing to do to me. Shouldn't he have used his powers and made it bare fruit? Now the world has one less fig tree. People could have eaten that fruit, you know?
Reply:Jesus was God in the flesh. He created everything, what He created He can destroy. God cannot sin. He is Holy. The fig tree has been used to represent the nation of Israel. God never destroyed Israel, but he has punished His chosen people when they did not obey Him or produce good works (fruit of the fig tree). When God spoke of murder ( The Ten Commandments), He talked about killing man (man created in God's image). If you killed a man (other than for self defense or punishment by law ) that is what God would called murder.
Reply:You can not kill a fig tree, a tree does not have a soul or a spirt or even a heart, the bible also says thet the life is in the blood, a tree does not have blood. So please. Give me a break....
Reply:You have to know that Jesus is God, and God does not sin. No Question.
Reply:I also asked once about the same verse and what I don't understand is it is clear it wasn't a season for figs, 2nd Jesus should be smart enough to know that this is not a fig season and 3rd, why would he cursed a poor tree for not growing figs in an off season.
As usual, I ended up with "you don't have faith to understand" line.
Reply:no the tree didn't have a soul, otherwise every time we eat it is a sin, killing carrots, cabbage and don't forget the cow in your cheeseburger.
Killing humans was what was referred to in the Thou shalt not kill. Humans have a soul and we aren't supposed to kill for selfish reasons. War is a different story
and Actually Figs were in season, it plainly says
in a different book how it was summer time and figs grow in the summer time
Reply:You cannot murder a tree, and Jesus cannot sin. My guess is he was punishing.
Reply:Oh my gosh,
That is reaching, did Jesus step on a blade of grass which broke it and it died, so did he commit murder on the blade of Grass?
You cannot Murder a tree.
Jesus is without sin.
Peace!
Reply:You need to find better things to do with your time.
Reply:ARE YOU BORED OR SOMETHING?
Reply:too stupid to even ask....
Reply:Jesus was incapable of sin as He is God.
Reply:Ignorance is bliss for you I see.
Reply:I wouldn't say He sinned, because causing a tree to wither isn't the same as murder to me. After He causes the fig tree to wither, we see this exchange between Jesus and His disciples (Mark 11:20-25):
In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. Peter remembered and said to Jesus, "Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!"
"Have faith in God," Jesus answered. I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins."
So maybe Jesus used the fig tree as an example to show the power of faith, prayer, and forgiveness to accomplish whatever we want.
Another interpretation is that the fig tree is symbolic of human beings. When a Messenger of God comes to humanity with God's teachings, and humanity doesn't respond. it will get weaker. On the other hand, if it responds to God's teachings, it will become stronger and bear fruit. So maybe Jesus was using the fig tree to show this to His disciples.
Reply:Why don't you look up what murders is?
You quote with no understanding.
Reply:No, he was just being pissy -- killing a tree for not having fruit, when figs weren't even in season that time of year....
Reply:I'm glad the judge is God and not you. What if we made all the spiritual and physical laws on what seems right to ME. Instead of YOU. Would that be okay?
Or do you prefer to go with the only one Who is Trustworthy and True?
1 John 3:5
But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin.
Thou shalt not murder.
Did he not just murder the fig tree? Seems like a sin to me.
Did Jesus sin when he killed the fig tree?
Seems like a rather spitefull thing to do to me. Shouldn't he have used his powers and made it bare fruit? Now the world has one less fig tree. People could have eaten that fruit, you know?
Reply:Jesus was God in the flesh. He created everything, what He created He can destroy. God cannot sin. He is Holy. The fig tree has been used to represent the nation of Israel. God never destroyed Israel, but he has punished His chosen people when they did not obey Him or produce good works (fruit of the fig tree). When God spoke of murder ( The Ten Commandments), He talked about killing man (man created in God's image). If you killed a man (other than for self defense or punishment by law ) that is what God would called murder.
Reply:You can not kill a fig tree, a tree does not have a soul or a spirt or even a heart, the bible also says thet the life is in the blood, a tree does not have blood. So please. Give me a break....
Reply:You have to know that Jesus is God, and God does not sin. No Question.
Reply:I also asked once about the same verse and what I don't understand is it is clear it wasn't a season for figs, 2nd Jesus should be smart enough to know that this is not a fig season and 3rd, why would he cursed a poor tree for not growing figs in an off season.
As usual, I ended up with "you don't have faith to understand" line.
Reply:no the tree didn't have a soul, otherwise every time we eat it is a sin, killing carrots, cabbage and don't forget the cow in your cheeseburger.
Killing humans was what was referred to in the Thou shalt not kill. Humans have a soul and we aren't supposed to kill for selfish reasons. War is a different story
and Actually Figs were in season, it plainly says
in a different book how it was summer time and figs grow in the summer time
Reply:You cannot murder a tree, and Jesus cannot sin. My guess is he was punishing.
Reply:Oh my gosh,
That is reaching, did Jesus step on a blade of grass which broke it and it died, so did he commit murder on the blade of Grass?
You cannot Murder a tree.
Jesus is without sin.
Peace!
Reply:You need to find better things to do with your time.
Reply:ARE YOU BORED OR SOMETHING?
Reply:too stupid to even ask....
Reply:Jesus was incapable of sin as He is God.
Reply:Ignorance is bliss for you I see.
Reply:I wouldn't say He sinned, because causing a tree to wither isn't the same as murder to me. After He causes the fig tree to wither, we see this exchange between Jesus and His disciples (Mark 11:20-25):
In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. Peter remembered and said to Jesus, "Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!"
"Have faith in God," Jesus answered. I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins."
So maybe Jesus used the fig tree as an example to show the power of faith, prayer, and forgiveness to accomplish whatever we want.
Another interpretation is that the fig tree is symbolic of human beings. When a Messenger of God comes to humanity with God's teachings, and humanity doesn't respond. it will get weaker. On the other hand, if it responds to God's teachings, it will become stronger and bear fruit. So maybe Jesus was using the fig tree to show this to His disciples.
Reply:Why don't you look up what murders is?
You quote with no understanding.
Reply:No, he was just being pissy -- killing a tree for not having fruit, when figs weren't even in season that time of year....
Reply:I'm glad the judge is God and not you. What if we made all the spiritual and physical laws on what seems right to ME. Instead of YOU. Would that be okay?
Or do you prefer to go with the only one Who is Trustworthy and True?
1 John 3:5
But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin.
Bonsai? how do I keep a small fig small?
I've grown figs from seed, some from the same seed batch are 4 metres tall, another only 10cm tall. It has three leaves, a short stumpy trunk, it appears a healthy little fig, is it a natural bonsai?
The figs are eight years old, It is Ficus superba var.henneana. I'm quite happy to keep it small, which it is doing by itself. What should I do if it puts on a growth spurt? thanks, Peter
Bonsai? how do I keep a small fig small?
I think you'll find the Bonsai Care page on my website:
http://www.american-bonsai.com will answer most of your questions.
Translated, "bonsai" is a tree in a pot, but tradition has it styled as a miniature tree in a natural setting. Keeping it in a pot and trimmed well, will keep it small.
Reply:I am unable to give you proper answer
The figs are eight years old, It is Ficus superba var.henneana. I'm quite happy to keep it small, which it is doing by itself. What should I do if it puts on a growth spurt? thanks, Peter
Bonsai? how do I keep a small fig small?
I think you'll find the Bonsai Care page on my website:
http://www.american-bonsai.com will answer most of your questions.
Translated, "bonsai" is a tree in a pot, but tradition has it styled as a miniature tree in a natural setting. Keeping it in a pot and trimmed well, will keep it small.
Reply:I am unable to give you proper answer
Did Jesus sin when he killed the fig tree?
Matthew 21: 17-19 "And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. "
Thou shalt not murder.
Did he not just murder the fig tree? Seems like a sin to me.
Did Jesus sin when he killed the fig tree?
Seems like a rather spitefull thing to do to me. Shouldn't he have used his powers and made it bare fruit? Now the world has one less fig tree. People could have eaten that fruit, you know?
Reply:Jesus was God in the flesh. He created everything, what He created He can destroy. God cannot sin. He is Holy. The fig tree has been used to represent the nation of Israel. God never destroyed Israel, but he has punished His chosen people when they did not obey Him or produce good works (fruit of the fig tree). When God spoke of murder ( The Ten Commandments), He talked about killing man (man created in God's image). If you killed a man (other than for self defense or punishment by law ) that is what God would called murder.
Reply:You can not kill a fig tree, a tree does not have a soul or a spirt or even a heart, the bible also says thet the life is in the blood, a tree does not have blood. So please. Give me a break....
Reply:You have to know that Jesus is God, and God does not sin. No Question.
Reply:I also asked once about the same verse and what I don't understand is it is clear it wasn't a season for figs, 2nd Jesus should be smart enough to know that this is not a fig season and 3rd, why would he cursed a poor tree for not growing figs in an off season.
As usual, I ended up with "you don't have faith to understand" line.
Reply:no the tree didn't have a soul, otherwise every time we eat it is a sin, killing carrots, cabbage and don't forget the cow in your cheeseburger.
Killing humans was what was referred to in the Thou shalt not kill. Humans have a soul and we aren't supposed to kill for selfish reasons. War is a different story
and Actually Figs were in season, it plainly says
in a different book how it was summer time and figs grow in the summer time
Reply:You cannot murder a tree, and Jesus cannot sin. My guess is he was punishing.
Reply:Oh my gosh,
That is reaching, did Jesus step on a blade of grass which broke it and it died, so did he commit murder on the blade of Grass?
You cannot Murder a tree.
Jesus is without sin.
Peace!
Reply:You need to find better things to do with your time.
Reply:ARE YOU BORED OR SOMETHING?
Reply:too stupid to even ask....
Reply:Jesus was incapable of sin as He is God.
Reply:Ignorance is bliss for you I see.
Reply:I wouldn't say He sinned, because causing a tree to wither isn't the same as murder to me. After He causes the fig tree to wither, we see this exchange between Jesus and His disciples (Mark 11:20-25):
In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. Peter remembered and said to Jesus, "Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!"
"Have faith in God," Jesus answered. I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins."
So maybe Jesus used the fig tree as an example to show the power of faith, prayer, and forgiveness to accomplish whatever we want.
Another interpretation is that the fig tree is symbolic of human beings. When a Messenger of God comes to humanity with God's teachings, and humanity doesn't respond. it will get weaker. On the other hand, if it responds to God's teachings, it will become stronger and bear fruit. So maybe Jesus was using the fig tree to show this to His disciples.
Reply:Why don't you look up what murders is?
You quote with no understanding.
Reply:No, he was just being pissy -- killing a tree for not having fruit, when figs weren't even in season that time of year....
Reply:I'm glad the judge is God and not you. What if we made all the spiritual and physical laws on what seems right to ME. Instead of YOU. Would that be okay?
Or do you prefer to go with the only one Who is Trustworthy and True?
1 John 3:5
But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin.
Thou shalt not murder.
Did he not just murder the fig tree? Seems like a sin to me.
Did Jesus sin when he killed the fig tree?
Seems like a rather spitefull thing to do to me. Shouldn't he have used his powers and made it bare fruit? Now the world has one less fig tree. People could have eaten that fruit, you know?
Reply:Jesus was God in the flesh. He created everything, what He created He can destroy. God cannot sin. He is Holy. The fig tree has been used to represent the nation of Israel. God never destroyed Israel, but he has punished His chosen people when they did not obey Him or produce good works (fruit of the fig tree). When God spoke of murder ( The Ten Commandments), He talked about killing man (man created in God's image). If you killed a man (other than for self defense or punishment by law ) that is what God would called murder.
Reply:You can not kill a fig tree, a tree does not have a soul or a spirt or even a heart, the bible also says thet the life is in the blood, a tree does not have blood. So please. Give me a break....
Reply:You have to know that Jesus is God, and God does not sin. No Question.
Reply:I also asked once about the same verse and what I don't understand is it is clear it wasn't a season for figs, 2nd Jesus should be smart enough to know that this is not a fig season and 3rd, why would he cursed a poor tree for not growing figs in an off season.
As usual, I ended up with "you don't have faith to understand" line.
Reply:no the tree didn't have a soul, otherwise every time we eat it is a sin, killing carrots, cabbage and don't forget the cow in your cheeseburger.
Killing humans was what was referred to in the Thou shalt not kill. Humans have a soul and we aren't supposed to kill for selfish reasons. War is a different story
and Actually Figs were in season, it plainly says
in a different book how it was summer time and figs grow in the summer time
Reply:You cannot murder a tree, and Jesus cannot sin. My guess is he was punishing.
Reply:Oh my gosh,
That is reaching, did Jesus step on a blade of grass which broke it and it died, so did he commit murder on the blade of Grass?
You cannot Murder a tree.
Jesus is without sin.
Peace!
Reply:You need to find better things to do with your time.
Reply:ARE YOU BORED OR SOMETHING?
Reply:too stupid to even ask....
Reply:Jesus was incapable of sin as He is God.
Reply:Ignorance is bliss for you I see.
Reply:I wouldn't say He sinned, because causing a tree to wither isn't the same as murder to me. After He causes the fig tree to wither, we see this exchange between Jesus and His disciples (Mark 11:20-25):
In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. Peter remembered and said to Jesus, "Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!"
"Have faith in God," Jesus answered. I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins."
So maybe Jesus used the fig tree as an example to show the power of faith, prayer, and forgiveness to accomplish whatever we want.
Another interpretation is that the fig tree is symbolic of human beings. When a Messenger of God comes to humanity with God's teachings, and humanity doesn't respond. it will get weaker. On the other hand, if it responds to God's teachings, it will become stronger and bear fruit. So maybe Jesus was using the fig tree to show this to His disciples.
Reply:Why don't you look up what murders is?
You quote with no understanding.
Reply:No, he was just being pissy -- killing a tree for not having fruit, when figs weren't even in season that time of year....
Reply:I'm glad the judge is God and not you. What if we made all the spiritual and physical laws on what seems right to ME. Instead of YOU. Would that be okay?
Or do you prefer to go with the only one Who is Trustworthy and True?
1 John 3:5
But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin.
Can I prune my fig tree eventhough new growth has begun?
My 20 year old fig tree has gotten too large (15-20 ft) , and too tall. I need to cut it bak to about 8 ft tall and remove a large limb. I failed to do so this winter. Now there is new spring growth, and formed figs. Can I cut the tree back radically, and not hurt the tree for next year?
Can I prune my fig tree eventhough new growth has begun?
Heavy pruning of a tree or shrub during the period of maximum growth can cause heavy damage or injury and even lead to a condition that can lead to death.
Early Spring for most plants is the WORST time to do it.
Late WINTER but before bud break is the best time because the sap is down. Spring pruning can cause heavy bleeding and allow insect or fungal attacks. Spring pruning is dumb dumb dumb.
Late Winter before bud break is also a great time for rooting hardwood cuttings of things like Snowball Bush or Forsythia where a two foot cutting placed directly in the ground where you want it to grow and kept moist once bud break occurs....
That's an easy way to acquire FREE plants from old ones. One of about 30 methods of asexual reproduction I've explored from division to air layers to stooling and dropping, you name it, I've done it.
Most gardnerers I've seen are idiots when it comes to pruning. You should never prune more than 10% of a plants area. If you are going to prune a shrub or small tree over 50% of its area, you might as well cut the bastard down to the roots and see if it survives.
It's like topping a White Pine or Norway Spruce because it's too big. It will make the tree hideous. Might as well cut it down and replace with something small like a dogwood or redbud tree.
Pruning Evergreens like Hollies or Spruces is or shrubs of a similar nature like some Junipers sps is quite an art.
When small, most intelligent gardeners use a method known as bud pruning or bud nipping which by careful use can create the exact form you desire.
If you wish to save your fig tree, the best bet is to NOT prune it NOW but wait until mid to late Winter and cut all the way to the base. When Spring comes you'll probably have some suckers coming up from the root. Select ONE of the most vigorous and eliminate the rest unless you want to convert it to a multitrunk form and then use selective pruning from then on. Most hardwood types of trees and shrubs will recover and sometimes look a million times better if rejuvenated by this method. But timing is of the essence. Severe Spring pruning can lead to bleeding which allows fungal and insect attacks and the shock can kill some low vigor trees or shrubs outright.
Also you have to know your species. Some pines will NOT recover if cut to the base, other types [like Pitch Pine] will.
Most hardwoods like Maples regrow from the base from total removal, but there are some exceptions.
Also if I were you and needed to remove something like a fig [which roots very easy by air layering] I'd root several cuttings first or created multiple air layers, that way I have "children" from the parent plant even if "momma" has to go! Figs are great for air layers which are so easy to do it doesn't take a Green Thumb.
addis
Can I prune my fig tree eventhough new growth has begun?
Heavy pruning of a tree or shrub during the period of maximum growth can cause heavy damage or injury and even lead to a condition that can lead to death.
Early Spring for most plants is the WORST time to do it.
Late WINTER but before bud break is the best time because the sap is down. Spring pruning can cause heavy bleeding and allow insect or fungal attacks. Spring pruning is dumb dumb dumb.
Late Winter before bud break is also a great time for rooting hardwood cuttings of things like Snowball Bush or Forsythia where a two foot cutting placed directly in the ground where you want it to grow and kept moist once bud break occurs....
That's an easy way to acquire FREE plants from old ones. One of about 30 methods of asexual reproduction I've explored from division to air layers to stooling and dropping, you name it, I've done it.
Most gardnerers I've seen are idiots when it comes to pruning. You should never prune more than 10% of a plants area. If you are going to prune a shrub or small tree over 50% of its area, you might as well cut the bastard down to the roots and see if it survives.
It's like topping a White Pine or Norway Spruce because it's too big. It will make the tree hideous. Might as well cut it down and replace with something small like a dogwood or redbud tree.
Pruning Evergreens like Hollies or Spruces is or shrubs of a similar nature like some Junipers sps is quite an art.
When small, most intelligent gardeners use a method known as bud pruning or bud nipping which by careful use can create the exact form you desire.
If you wish to save your fig tree, the best bet is to NOT prune it NOW but wait until mid to late Winter and cut all the way to the base. When Spring comes you'll probably have some suckers coming up from the root. Select ONE of the most vigorous and eliminate the rest unless you want to convert it to a multitrunk form and then use selective pruning from then on. Most hardwood types of trees and shrubs will recover and sometimes look a million times better if rejuvenated by this method. But timing is of the essence. Severe Spring pruning can lead to bleeding which allows fungal and insect attacks and the shock can kill some low vigor trees or shrubs outright.
Also you have to know your species. Some pines will NOT recover if cut to the base, other types [like Pitch Pine] will.
Most hardwoods like Maples regrow from the base from total removal, but there are some exceptions.
Also if I were you and needed to remove something like a fig [which roots very easy by air layering] I'd root several cuttings first or created multiple air layers, that way I have "children" from the parent plant even if "momma" has to go! Figs are great for air layers which are so easy to do it doesn't take a Green Thumb.
addis
I have a huge fig tree in my backyard and would like to use the figs.?
They're almost ripe, but I'm not sure how to prep them for eating. Do they need to be peeled? Or can I just use them as-is for tarts and such? What is the best way to prep a fig? Any recipe suggestions?
I have a huge fig tree in my backyard and would like to use the figs.?
I love a fig salad. balsamic vinegrette made with some fig balsamic or just with a little something sweet in it, walnut oil is good in there too. Figs quartered, gorgonzola, walnuts and a bit of proscuitto if you have access to it all this on spinach
Reply:Here is another favorite of mine that spans back to before 1850, When you open a jar of these on a cold day with some hot buttermilk biscuits and sweet milk,It is like heaven.
Southern Fig Preserves
15 pounds of ripe firm figs
10 pounds of sugar
3 lemons
put all these ingredient in a big old pot and slowly cook until syrup begins to show purple.then turn up the heat a little and continue cooking ,add lemons, when it turns amber color its done.let cool slightly and put in clean mason jars with new lids.
Here is a relatively newer recipe from the 1950s:
BERRY-FIG Preserves
3 cups figs mashed
3 cup of sugar
1 6 oz box of jello raspberry /or/strawberry
combine figs,sugar, and jello
cook until thick. about 45 Min's
Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Reply:----------------------------------------...
Candied Figs
5 pounds fresh figs, small variety preferred
1 1/2 pounds sugar
1/2 cup water.
Wash figs, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Place figs in boiling syrup and simmer one hour, uncovered. cool. Repeat the second day. Third day boil slowly one hour, uncovered. Drain. Place on paper towel and dry in sun for three days. May be frozen.
Reply:Raw, just bite into them.....LOVE fresh figs.
I saw a thing on the cooking channel, they just sliced them in half and grilled them, they look so good and juicy.
Reply:A fig tree in your back yard, oh how lucky you are, there is nothing better than picking a fig from the tree while it is still warm from the sun and eating it right then and there.
NO, you do not peel them, you can run them under cold water to cleam them if u wish.
Reply:Just wash them cut in half or quarters and and sugar. You can also can them, making fig preserves. Wash cut and add sugar, now cook them until tender and you have a heavy syrup. scald jars and lids, while jars are still hot, fill with hot cooked figs, screw lids on tight, use oven mitten the jars will be very hot. Make sure lids or good and tight. Let cool, as their cooling you will hear the lids make a popping sound, telling you the lid is sealed. You can add strawberry jello when cooking and the figs will taste like strawberry's.
Reply:My ex's grandma used to make fig jelly that was awesome on ice cream. I'm sorry i don't know the recipe but maybe you can google it and find out how to make jam. It tasted almost like strawberry jam!
Reply:After you clean them, sautee in Butter, brown Sugar, Lime
Juice, and reduce with Grand Marnier, you know "Flambee"
until almost Caramelized. Serve over French Vanilla Been Ice cream.
Reply:just rinse them and ur ready to eat!
Reply:If the figs are ripe and sweet you don' need to do much. They're best served naturally or with cheese.
If you have too many on hand you can always cut them in half and cover them with equal parts red wine and red port wine, a little sugar, and maybe a cinnamon stick. Simmer the figs until the liquid is a syrup consistency. Cool and puree in a blender. Strain the Puree through a sieve.
This puree can be canned or frozen until ready to use as a condiment for pancakes, oatmeal, ice cream or a sauce for fish or meat, etc.
Reply:Lucky, lucky you!
Here's a recipe for Pickled Figs that I've had for over 25 years. They are candy-sweet and delicious. A good way to preserve them for eating later.
PICKLED FIGS
1 quart boiling water
3 quarts fresh figs
Wash figs, (do not peel them), and place in a large pan. Pour the boiling water over them. Let stand 5 minutes; drain off the water.
In a large container mix well:
1 cup apple cider vinegar (5 percent acidity)
1 cup water
5 cups granulated sugar
In a square of cheesecloth place then tie up:
1 stick cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon whole cloves
Place the bag of spices in the vinegar/water/sugar mixture.
Place the figs back in the large pan and pour the vinegar/spice mixture over them. Bring to a boil; boil 10 minutes. Cover the pan and move to the back of the stove off the heat.
Next day, bring mixture to a boil and boil 10 minutes. Set off the heat again.
On the third day, boil 10 more minutes then put figs and some of the juice into hot, sterilized jars and seal with lids. Discard the bag of spices.
I have a huge fig tree in my backyard and would like to use the figs.?
I love a fig salad. balsamic vinegrette made with some fig balsamic or just with a little something sweet in it, walnut oil is good in there too. Figs quartered, gorgonzola, walnuts and a bit of proscuitto if you have access to it all this on spinach
Reply:Here is another favorite of mine that spans back to before 1850, When you open a jar of these on a cold day with some hot buttermilk biscuits and sweet milk,It is like heaven.
Southern Fig Preserves
15 pounds of ripe firm figs
10 pounds of sugar
3 lemons
put all these ingredient in a big old pot and slowly cook until syrup begins to show purple.then turn up the heat a little and continue cooking ,add lemons, when it turns amber color its done.let cool slightly and put in clean mason jars with new lids.
Here is a relatively newer recipe from the 1950s:
BERRY-FIG Preserves
3 cups figs mashed
3 cup of sugar
1 6 oz box of jello raspberry /or/strawberry
combine figs,sugar, and jello
cook until thick. about 45 Min's
Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Reply:----------------------------------------...
Candied Figs
5 pounds fresh figs, small variety preferred
1 1/2 pounds sugar
1/2 cup water.
Wash figs, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Place figs in boiling syrup and simmer one hour, uncovered. cool. Repeat the second day. Third day boil slowly one hour, uncovered. Drain. Place on paper towel and dry in sun for three days. May be frozen.
Reply:Raw, just bite into them.....LOVE fresh figs.
I saw a thing on the cooking channel, they just sliced them in half and grilled them, they look so good and juicy.
Reply:A fig tree in your back yard, oh how lucky you are, there is nothing better than picking a fig from the tree while it is still warm from the sun and eating it right then and there.
NO, you do not peel them, you can run them under cold water to cleam them if u wish.
Reply:Just wash them cut in half or quarters and and sugar. You can also can them, making fig preserves. Wash cut and add sugar, now cook them until tender and you have a heavy syrup. scald jars and lids, while jars are still hot, fill with hot cooked figs, screw lids on tight, use oven mitten the jars will be very hot. Make sure lids or good and tight. Let cool, as their cooling you will hear the lids make a popping sound, telling you the lid is sealed. You can add strawberry jello when cooking and the figs will taste like strawberry's.
Reply:My ex's grandma used to make fig jelly that was awesome on ice cream. I'm sorry i don't know the recipe but maybe you can google it and find out how to make jam. It tasted almost like strawberry jam!
Reply:After you clean them, sautee in Butter, brown Sugar, Lime
Juice, and reduce with Grand Marnier, you know "Flambee"
until almost Caramelized. Serve over French Vanilla Been Ice cream.
Reply:just rinse them and ur ready to eat!
Reply:If the figs are ripe and sweet you don' need to do much. They're best served naturally or with cheese.
If you have too many on hand you can always cut them in half and cover them with equal parts red wine and red port wine, a little sugar, and maybe a cinnamon stick. Simmer the figs until the liquid is a syrup consistency. Cool and puree in a blender. Strain the Puree through a sieve.
This puree can be canned or frozen until ready to use as a condiment for pancakes, oatmeal, ice cream or a sauce for fish or meat, etc.
Reply:Lucky, lucky you!
Here's a recipe for Pickled Figs that I've had for over 25 years. They are candy-sweet and delicious. A good way to preserve them for eating later.
PICKLED FIGS
1 quart boiling water
3 quarts fresh figs
Wash figs, (do not peel them), and place in a large pan. Pour the boiling water over them. Let stand 5 minutes; drain off the water.
In a large container mix well:
1 cup apple cider vinegar (5 percent acidity)
1 cup water
5 cups granulated sugar
In a square of cheesecloth place then tie up:
1 stick cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon whole cloves
Place the bag of spices in the vinegar/water/sugar mixture.
Place the figs back in the large pan and pour the vinegar/spice mixture over them. Bring to a boil; boil 10 minutes. Cover the pan and move to the back of the stove off the heat.
Next day, bring mixture to a boil and boil 10 minutes. Set off the heat again.
On the third day, boil 10 more minutes then put figs and some of the juice into hot, sterilized jars and seal with lids. Discard the bag of spices.
Burying Fig Trees?
My aunt was telling me that people "bury" their fig trees in winter in Michigan. Can anyone tell me more?
Burying Fig Trees?
Dig a trench about two feet deep and as long as your fig tree is tall (and about 2-3 feet wide). Dig up your fig tree and lay it down horizontally in the trench. cover with soil, then mulch. Dig it out in spring and replant it.
You could also dig the trench to one side of the tree where it's growing, and dig it out on one side, then bend it over, leaving the roots on the far side intact and in the ground. Either way, try to cut as few of the roots as is practical.
Or, you can grow them in a big pot, and move the whole shebang into an unheated, attached garage for the winter. Someplace cool or cold, but not freezing.
Reply:Fig trees are not frost or freeze tolerant. The fig grows best and produces the best quality fruit in Mediterranean and dryer warm-temperate climates. Frost Protection: In borderline climates, ......For further protection, erect a frame over the plant, covering and surrounding it with heavy carpet in winter. Keep the roots as dry as possible during winter, raising a berm to exclude melting snows during thaws. In northern climates, the fig is best grown as a tub or pot plant that can be brought into a warm location in winter and taken out again in spring. Dormant buds are more susceptible to freezing than wood. Freezing may also create a trunk without live buds; regrowth is possible only from roots.
See: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/...
Burying Fig Trees?
Dig a trench about two feet deep and as long as your fig tree is tall (and about 2-3 feet wide). Dig up your fig tree and lay it down horizontally in the trench. cover with soil, then mulch. Dig it out in spring and replant it.
You could also dig the trench to one side of the tree where it's growing, and dig it out on one side, then bend it over, leaving the roots on the far side intact and in the ground. Either way, try to cut as few of the roots as is practical.
Or, you can grow them in a big pot, and move the whole shebang into an unheated, attached garage for the winter. Someplace cool or cold, but not freezing.
Reply:Fig trees are not frost or freeze tolerant. The fig grows best and produces the best quality fruit in Mediterranean and dryer warm-temperate climates. Frost Protection: In borderline climates, ......For further protection, erect a frame over the plant, covering and surrounding it with heavy carpet in winter. Keep the roots as dry as possible during winter, raising a berm to exclude melting snows during thaws. In northern climates, the fig is best grown as a tub or pot plant that can be brought into a warm location in winter and taken out again in spring. Dormant buds are more susceptible to freezing than wood. Freezing may also create a trunk without live buds; regrowth is possible only from roots.
See: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/...
If Jesus is SO LOVING, exactly WHY would he curse a fig tree to death?
From: http://listverse.com/bizarre/top-10-biza...
Found in: Matthew 21:19; Mark 11:13-14
So, Jesus is walking from Bethany and he’s feeling a bit peckish. He encounters a fig tree, but unfortunately it is barren as it’s the off season for figs. Annoyed, Jesus demands the fig tree bear him fruit, however the fig tree doesn’t respond (it’s a tree), so Jesus, in an act of uncharacteristic rashness, curses the fig tree to death. This story is bizarre for many reasons, but mainly for how little it means to the Jesus story and how Jesus seems to react so harshly. OK, so he’s hungry, and we all get a little cranky when hungry, but come on, the fig tree had done nothing wrong. This just seems like abuse of powers to me.
If Jesus is SO LOVING, exactly WHY would he curse a fig tree to death?
fig tree has free wil... it sinned
Reply:Its symbolic the fig tree represents the nation of Israel, and is a demonstration that they are rejecting salvation and thus not producing fruit(Works of the Holy spirit) So, many there will not accept the truth
Reply:I really dunno. But I have seen fig trees that didnt have fruit, was it maybe a male tree that doesnt have fruit?
Reply:Christ is very clear...you must bear fruit...
that which does not bear fruit or bears bad fruit is
cut off and cast into the fire at the end....
i talk about works and faith in my 360 blog
drop by and read about it...
Reply:He must be doing something right if the only offense we can find is killing a tree.
Of course, I'm assuming that this question is tongue in cheek. I'm sure you know why that story was included in the gospel... right?
Reply:So you could ask this question.
It was the season for fruit, and it was not giving fruit. Did you ever curse a ice cube tray cuz someone didn't fill it?
Reply:Hi, i suspect that the meaning is more symbolic lol :p, I found this link just now :
http://www.christiancourier.com/articles...
Reply:Because he was (not really, he never existed) a fricking moron.
Reply:He cursed the fig trees for bearing fruit in the wrong season.
Reply:To demonstrate the powers that He gives to His Church.
Reply:If we were made in gods image wouldnt he get frustrated as we do too?Even god must have a bad day.
Reply:all ya gunna get from godgobbers from this question is the usual rubbishy spin !
Reply:So people would believe.
Reply:he was trying to make a point. did you read the whole thing.?
Reply:I can't wait to read the answers to this one. I'm gonna crack a beer or two and enjoy the ride!
Reply:The fact that this tree did have leaves shows that it was unseasonably mature. Surely it would not have been unreasonable for Jesus to expect that such a tree would also be unseasonably early with its fruit. Yet, this tree was unproductive. Indeed, as Mark states, the tree had “nothing but leaves,” that is, no fruit. Certainly the leaves gave that tree a deceptive appearance.
But why did Jesus curse this unproductive fig tree? Jesus’ words on the occasion, as recorded in Mark 11:22-25, provide a clue to the answer. As Jesus explained, this was a lesson for them to “have faith in God.” What did the withering of this fig tree have to do with faith? First of all, it was Jesus’ faith that made the curse effective. Evidently, Jesus was using this occasion to provide an object lesson on the power of faith. As Jesus stated: “All the things you pray and ask for have faith that you have practically received, and you will have them.”—Mark 11:24.
But there also seems to be another connection between the withering of this fig tree and the quality of faith. Just three months prior to this incident Jesus uttered a parable about an unfruitful fig tree that needed to be cut down. (Luke 13:6-9) And what was pictured by the fig tree of this parable? This unfruitful fig tree was a symbol of the ancient Jewish nation.—Compare Matthew 21:43.
So it is reasonable to believe that the barren fig tree that Jesus cursed was also a symbol of the unfruitful ancient Jewish nation. Although this nation had been in a covenant relationship with God, the appearance was deceptive, for the nation proved barren of good fruitage, even rejecting God’s own Son. And what was the cause of this unfruitfulness? The lack of faith, the very quality Jesus was using the occasion to highlight. (Romans 9:31, 32) By causing the fig tree to wither, Jesus was graphically demonstrating what the end result would be for that fruitless, faithless nation.
Reply:Read it in context.
Jesus teaches a lesson after cursing the fig tree to help the disciples understand the power of faith and prayer.
Matthew 21:19 Seeing a lone fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it except leaves only; and He said to it, "No longer shall there ever be any fruit from you." And at once the fig tree withered.
20 Seeing this, the disciples were amazed and asked, "How did the fig tree wither all at once?"
21 And Jesus answered and said to them, "Truly I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' it will happen.
22 "And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."
Reply:First of all, Jesus is using the fig tree to emphasize a point. He's illustrating that anybody who "appears good" from a distance, but is "empty inside" is cursed. Only those who are true faithful followers of Christ are saved; hypocrites will never be saved.
Secondly, you err in your belief that Jesus is "so loving." Yes, Jesus is full of love, but He is also full of justice, full of holiness, full of righteousness. The scales have to be balanced. Jesus loves righteousness, and good, but He hates lawlessness, and evil. That is why He drove the moneychangers out of the temple.
2 Thessalonians 1:7-9 says "When the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power"
Jesus will return, not only with love (for His faithful followers), but also with vengeance (for His enemies). And He will punish them forever. To believe Jesus is all loving, and to reject that He hates and punishes sin, is to believe in a false jesus. In order to know the true Lord of Lords, we must believe all of His attributes. But a majority of people refuse to believe in a Jesus like that. Woe to them!
Jesus said, "If you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins."
If you believe Jesus is only "All loving" and nothing else, I suggest you read your Bible more thoroughly. Contact me if you'd like some help.
Found in: Matthew 21:19; Mark 11:13-14
So, Jesus is walking from Bethany and he’s feeling a bit peckish. He encounters a fig tree, but unfortunately it is barren as it’s the off season for figs. Annoyed, Jesus demands the fig tree bear him fruit, however the fig tree doesn’t respond (it’s a tree), so Jesus, in an act of uncharacteristic rashness, curses the fig tree to death. This story is bizarre for many reasons, but mainly for how little it means to the Jesus story and how Jesus seems to react so harshly. OK, so he’s hungry, and we all get a little cranky when hungry, but come on, the fig tree had done nothing wrong. This just seems like abuse of powers to me.
If Jesus is SO LOVING, exactly WHY would he curse a fig tree to death?
fig tree has free wil... it sinned
Reply:Its symbolic the fig tree represents the nation of Israel, and is a demonstration that they are rejecting salvation and thus not producing fruit(Works of the Holy spirit) So, many there will not accept the truth
Reply:I really dunno. But I have seen fig trees that didnt have fruit, was it maybe a male tree that doesnt have fruit?
Reply:Christ is very clear...you must bear fruit...
that which does not bear fruit or bears bad fruit is
cut off and cast into the fire at the end....
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drop by and read about it...
Reply:He must be doing something right if the only offense we can find is killing a tree.
Of course, I'm assuming that this question is tongue in cheek. I'm sure you know why that story was included in the gospel... right?
Reply:So you could ask this question.
It was the season for fruit, and it was not giving fruit. Did you ever curse a ice cube tray cuz someone didn't fill it?
Reply:Hi, i suspect that the meaning is more symbolic lol :p, I found this link just now :
http://www.christiancourier.com/articles...
Reply:Because he was (not really, he never existed) a fricking moron.
Reply:He cursed the fig trees for bearing fruit in the wrong season.
Reply:To demonstrate the powers that He gives to His Church.
Reply:If we were made in gods image wouldnt he get frustrated as we do too?Even god must have a bad day.
Reply:all ya gunna get from godgobbers from this question is the usual rubbishy spin !
Reply:So people would believe.
Reply:he was trying to make a point. did you read the whole thing.?
Reply:I can't wait to read the answers to this one. I'm gonna crack a beer or two and enjoy the ride!
Reply:The fact that this tree did have leaves shows that it was unseasonably mature. Surely it would not have been unreasonable for Jesus to expect that such a tree would also be unseasonably early with its fruit. Yet, this tree was unproductive. Indeed, as Mark states, the tree had “nothing but leaves,” that is, no fruit. Certainly the leaves gave that tree a deceptive appearance.
But why did Jesus curse this unproductive fig tree? Jesus’ words on the occasion, as recorded in Mark 11:22-25, provide a clue to the answer. As Jesus explained, this was a lesson for them to “have faith in God.” What did the withering of this fig tree have to do with faith? First of all, it was Jesus’ faith that made the curse effective. Evidently, Jesus was using this occasion to provide an object lesson on the power of faith. As Jesus stated: “All the things you pray and ask for have faith that you have practically received, and you will have them.”—Mark 11:24.
But there also seems to be another connection between the withering of this fig tree and the quality of faith. Just three months prior to this incident Jesus uttered a parable about an unfruitful fig tree that needed to be cut down. (Luke 13:6-9) And what was pictured by the fig tree of this parable? This unfruitful fig tree was a symbol of the ancient Jewish nation.—Compare Matthew 21:43.
So it is reasonable to believe that the barren fig tree that Jesus cursed was also a symbol of the unfruitful ancient Jewish nation. Although this nation had been in a covenant relationship with God, the appearance was deceptive, for the nation proved barren of good fruitage, even rejecting God’s own Son. And what was the cause of this unfruitfulness? The lack of faith, the very quality Jesus was using the occasion to highlight. (Romans 9:31, 32) By causing the fig tree to wither, Jesus was graphically demonstrating what the end result would be for that fruitless, faithless nation.
Reply:Read it in context.
Jesus teaches a lesson after cursing the fig tree to help the disciples understand the power of faith and prayer.
Matthew 21:19 Seeing a lone fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it except leaves only; and He said to it, "No longer shall there ever be any fruit from you." And at once the fig tree withered.
20 Seeing this, the disciples were amazed and asked, "How did the fig tree wither all at once?"
21 And Jesus answered and said to them, "Truly I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' it will happen.
22 "And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."
Reply:First of all, Jesus is using the fig tree to emphasize a point. He's illustrating that anybody who "appears good" from a distance, but is "empty inside" is cursed. Only those who are true faithful followers of Christ are saved; hypocrites will never be saved.
Secondly, you err in your belief that Jesus is "so loving." Yes, Jesus is full of love, but He is also full of justice, full of holiness, full of righteousness. The scales have to be balanced. Jesus loves righteousness, and good, but He hates lawlessness, and evil. That is why He drove the moneychangers out of the temple.
2 Thessalonians 1:7-9 says "When the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power"
Jesus will return, not only with love (for His faithful followers), but also with vengeance (for His enemies). And He will punish them forever. To believe Jesus is all loving, and to reject that He hates and punishes sin, is to believe in a false jesus. In order to know the true Lord of Lords, we must believe all of His attributes. But a majority of people refuse to believe in a Jesus like that. Woe to them!
Jesus said, "If you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins."
If you believe Jesus is only "All loving" and nothing else, I suggest you read your Bible more thoroughly. Contact me if you'd like some help.
Gritty fig seeds. unavoidable?
I just made a lovely balsamic fig sauce for a pork tenderloin. Is there a way to remove the seeds? Should I scoop out the center before I add them to the sauce? Thanks.
Gritty fig seeds. unavoidable?
You could put the sauce through a strainer, but figs just have seeds. If that seems too much bother, you could try throwing the sauce into a food processor to try to beat them into submission. I'm not sure what your result will be, but the balsamic fig sauce sounds so wonderful that I'd be happy to be a test audience for whatever you end up doing.
If you have a moment, could you post the recipe?
larry
Gritty fig seeds. unavoidable?
You could put the sauce through a strainer, but figs just have seeds. If that seems too much bother, you could try throwing the sauce into a food processor to try to beat them into submission. I'm not sure what your result will be, but the balsamic fig sauce sounds so wonderful that I'd be happy to be a test audience for whatever you end up doing.
If you have a moment, could you post the recipe?
larry
My fig tree is dying. Leaves turning brown. What would cause this?
What could I do to stop this from attacking other fig trees?
My fig tree is dying. Leaves turning brown. What would cause this?
Take some of the leaves into a garden center and ask someone there. They may be able to let you know what's going on, and what you can do to prevent/help it.
Reply:if the browning starts at the tips, its salt buildup. water enough to wash out the salt every couple weeks.
Examing leaves with a magnifying glass or loupe.
Small insects and spider mites can be controlled by strong spray of water.
Reply:when we bought ours we were told to not let it have too much heat, and it needs good drainage so plant it in a wooden trough....i live in Britain though so im not sure if its different in other climates
Reply:it might not be dying... when you see the bark turn white... kinda looks like webs growing on it them its dying
Reply:It could be that there is not proper drainage, but if your other fig trees are fine, you may have an isolated problem like a fungus. Check the branches for spots or decay. Hard to tell since I can't see it. I would take a branch off and take it to a nursery for some quick answers.
My fig tree is dying. Leaves turning brown. What would cause this?
Take some of the leaves into a garden center and ask someone there. They may be able to let you know what's going on, and what you can do to prevent/help it.
Reply:if the browning starts at the tips, its salt buildup. water enough to wash out the salt every couple weeks.
Examing leaves with a magnifying glass or loupe.
Small insects and spider mites can be controlled by strong spray of water.
Reply:when we bought ours we were told to not let it have too much heat, and it needs good drainage so plant it in a wooden trough....i live in Britain though so im not sure if its different in other climates
Reply:it might not be dying... when you see the bark turn white... kinda looks like webs growing on it them its dying
Reply:It could be that there is not proper drainage, but if your other fig trees are fine, you may have an isolated problem like a fungus. Check the branches for spots or decay. Hard to tell since I can't see it. I would take a branch off and take it to a nursery for some quick answers.
Sig fig question?
how do you add or minus numbers when it is a sig fig question? Show me an example and explanation such as
500-3.4564
577.88-34.4564
565765.9999-456.456456
500-3.0
and times and divide
55.745* 456.456
546.456/ 456.46
500/345.75
ty
Sig fig question?
Addition/Subtraction = Give final answer to the decimal place of the least precise value.
Examples:
500-3.4564
= 497
577.88-34.4564
= 543.42
565765.9999-456.456456
= 565309.5434
500-3.0
= 497
If you wanted a better example:
58.747 -1.2
= 57.5
Notice that 1.2 has 2 significant digits and 58.747 has 5 significant digits. However, in addition subtraction, you aren't concerned over significant digits, you are concerned over the least precise decimal place. In 1.2, the decimal place is the tenths place. Therefor you give your answer to the tenths place. This is why the final answer has 3 signifcant digits instead of 2.
Multiplication/Division = Give final answer to the significant figures of the value with the least significant figures
Examples:
55.745* 456.456
= 25445
546.456/ 456.46
= 1.1974
500/345.75
= 1.45
Reply:For addition or subtraction, your answer cannot have an accuracy more than the least accurate given. For example in the first question, 500 is good to the tens whereas 3.4564 is good to the ten-thousandths. So, you cannot expect your answer to be accurate to the ten-thousandths. Also, align the givens so that the decimal points are in line. Thus,
The answer is simply 500 - 3 = 497.
Correspondingly, the answer to the second one is
577.88
- 34.46 ( using rounding rules)
-----------
543.42
565765.9999
- 456.4565
---------------------
565309.5434
500
- 3
------
497
In multiplication and division, your answer cannot have more significant digits that the least significant number. This requires you know how to count sig figs. In the first one, the least number has 5 sig figs vs. 6, so your answer will have 5 sig figs.
Multiply the numbers as is and then limit the digits of the answer to the 5 sig figs. You get 25445.139 which has 8 sig figs. You reduce this to 5 to give final answer of 25445 only.
The answers to the rest of the division problems are: 1.1972 and 1.45
This requires also rounding off rules.
Hope this helps.
Is "ty", thank you? In that case, "ur welcom"
Reply:First, keep all numbers until the very end. Then assume that any missing decimal places are filled with a zero.
In the first example, 500.0000 - 3.4564 is 496.5436.
Finally, determine how many of the numbers to keep and round off to that number. The first case is a bit tricky because you must assume three sig figs in the answer, so the "keeper" for the answer is 497. As it turns out, it is the same answer as the last subtraction problem.
In multiply/divide, again keep all numbers then round off. For example, the third problem will have only three sig figs as the answer.
500-3.4564
577.88-34.4564
565765.9999-456.456456
500-3.0
and times and divide
55.745* 456.456
546.456/ 456.46
500/345.75
ty
Sig fig question?
Addition/Subtraction = Give final answer to the decimal place of the least precise value.
Examples:
500-3.4564
= 497
577.88-34.4564
= 543.42
565765.9999-456.456456
= 565309.5434
500-3.0
= 497
If you wanted a better example:
58.747 -1.2
= 57.5
Notice that 1.2 has 2 significant digits and 58.747 has 5 significant digits. However, in addition subtraction, you aren't concerned over significant digits, you are concerned over the least precise decimal place. In 1.2, the decimal place is the tenths place. Therefor you give your answer to the tenths place. This is why the final answer has 3 signifcant digits instead of 2.
Multiplication/Division = Give final answer to the significant figures of the value with the least significant figures
Examples:
55.745* 456.456
= 25445
546.456/ 456.46
= 1.1974
500/345.75
= 1.45
Reply:For addition or subtraction, your answer cannot have an accuracy more than the least accurate given. For example in the first question, 500 is good to the tens whereas 3.4564 is good to the ten-thousandths. So, you cannot expect your answer to be accurate to the ten-thousandths. Also, align the givens so that the decimal points are in line. Thus,
The answer is simply 500 - 3 = 497.
Correspondingly, the answer to the second one is
577.88
- 34.46 ( using rounding rules)
-----------
543.42
565765.9999
- 456.4565
---------------------
565309.5434
500
- 3
------
497
In multiplication and division, your answer cannot have more significant digits that the least significant number. This requires you know how to count sig figs. In the first one, the least number has 5 sig figs vs. 6, so your answer will have 5 sig figs.
Multiply the numbers as is and then limit the digits of the answer to the 5 sig figs. You get 25445.139 which has 8 sig figs. You reduce this to 5 to give final answer of 25445 only.
The answers to the rest of the division problems are: 1.1972 and 1.45
This requires also rounding off rules.
Hope this helps.
Is "ty", thank you? In that case, "ur welcom"
Reply:First, keep all numbers until the very end. Then assume that any missing decimal places are filled with a zero.
In the first example, 500.0000 - 3.4564 is 496.5436.
Finally, determine how many of the numbers to keep and round off to that number. The first case is a bit tricky because you must assume three sig figs in the answer, so the "keeper" for the answer is 497. As it turns out, it is the same answer as the last subtraction problem.
In multiply/divide, again keep all numbers then round off. For example, the third problem will have only three sig figs as the answer.
Seriously... Why did Jesus smite the fig tree?
Matthew 21:18-22 and Mark 11:12-25 both relate a similar story. Jesus is hungry and sees a fig tree. He approaches the tree and finds it bare of figs. He is apparently annoyed at this fact, so he curses the tree to never bear fruit again, at which point it withers up and dies.
Although I am not a believer, I have a pretty good grasp of the intent of most biblical stories. This one I just don't get. If Jesus had the power to kill the tree with words, he surely could have just talked it into giving him some figs. What kind of lesson is being taught here?
I'm sincerely not trying to cause trouble or poke fun at anyone. I would just like to hear some explanations for this story.
Thanks in advance for your answers.
Seriously... Why did Jesus smite the fig tree?
I think a lot of people make the mistake of taking things literally that were obviously meant to be symbolic or allegorical--like the creation story in Genesis.
In this case, the fig tree is a symbol of the Jewish people, the nation of Israel. Jesus was Jewish and never thought of himself as anything else. He meant only to reform Judaism in his time. But by the time the stories were written, 70-100 years after Jesus' death, he was seen as the founder of a new religion and Judaism was seen as 'evil'.
So Jesus's cursing of the fig tree for not bearing fruit is symbolic of him cursing Judaism for not producing salvation. Even though he knew (the story says) that it wasn't time for the tree to bear fruit yet. The concept of 'salvation' doesn't even exist in Judaism!
Reply:It's rather problematic if it is to be taken literally. Supposedly the story took place in the week or two before Passover, which is early Spring.
Figs don't bear in early spring. Depending on the variety and the pollination circumstances they may bear in late spring, summer or early to mid autumn.
Mark actually makes this clear "...and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet." Matthew leaves out this detail, despite depending on Mark for the story.
Reply:It's an example to us that we are to bear fruit or "good" fruit. As Christians, we are to bear the fruit of our professions. The fig tree "appeared" to have good fruit, but was void of any; that's why it was cursed. As Christians we are expected to produce fruit as is the fig tree, bvut when we do not... the validity of our profession is in question and perhaps we truly are cursed.
This strory also demonstrates that the world is cursed by the sin of man; rocks, trees, soil, everything.
Reply:Reading the account(s) of the fig tree, you find that one author has it occurring prior to Jesus entering the temple, while another author has it after Jesus leaves the temple. In each case, the fig tree represents the temple, or more specifically, as the centerpiece of Jewish worship of the time, the fig tree represents the nation of Israel. Jesus approached Israel in search of the "fruits" of righteousness, and found none. The fig tree was cursed to wither and die, and ancient Jerusalem shortly thereafter withered and died as well.
I believe Luke points out that figs were out of season during the time. He does this to communicate that the fig tree itself is an analogy.
Reply:Parlor trick? Most everything he did or said was an analogy. This was one of them.
Matthew: 21 "Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
22And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive."
Reply:Apparently, Jesus was punishing the tree for being uncooperative. He must not have realized that the tree did not do this on purpose, just to spite him.
So okay sam, *God* was punishing the tree for being uncooperative. I would have understood if Jesus did that. He probably didn't know trees can't think. But wouldn't God have known better? Oh well, it wasn't the first time he killed something for being just as he had created it.
Reply:I think its metaphorical for the eventual fate of those who deliberately oppose jesus. I mean, the tree obviously isnt deliberately being mean to jesus, since it cant think, but its the only logical conclusion I can take out of it. By deliberate opposition, I emna something along the lines of killing jesus in a music video, talking about how you hate jesus, killing Christians, Burning churches, etc.
Reply:Seriously, Jesus said he did nothing of his own, but what the Father told/showed him. So, he did it because he obeyed God the Father. That is what we are supposed to do, obey God, even if we don't know why he wants us to do something.
Reply:you grow a fruit tree that does not bare fruit when it is supposed to %26amp; see if you o not smite it your self!
Reply:I can not answer for god it could be for a butterfly flapped his wings in asia it was for what he saw and cannot be concieved by a basic human mind
Reply:Because God hates Figs.
http://www.godhatesfigs.com
Reply:He got a bit of his Dad's temper.
Reply:Jesus was trying to teach a parable. Understanding what the symbols in the story represent helps it make sense.
As is indicated in the story (and confirmed to me by the fig tree at the house we lived at until a short time ago), by the time a fig tree is covered in leaves, it has lots of figs on it. The figs start to grow about the time the leaves are just starting to bud out, and fig leaves are big, so there is plenty of time for the figs to get close to ripe by the time the leaves are full.
Therefore, when Jesus saw a fig tree full of leaves, it was natural to expect fruit on it. But he didn't find it.
Let me give the symbolism now. The fruit obviously refers to the evidence in the life, like we talk about a person who has good fruits like kindness, love, unselfishness, etc. The tree referred to the Jewish nation. The Jews at the time were plotting to kill Jesus (and succeeded before the week was out). They had all the appearance of piety, but they were fruitless trees. Looking on the outside, one would expect to see the fruit of the spirit in their lives, but they were barren hypocrites.
When Jesus cursed the fig tree, it had nothing to do with the tree itself. He was showing that the Jews, who had been the depositories of His sacred truth which they were supposed to deliver to the world, would no longer do this. The job was passed from the Jews to any believer who would bear fruit.
Jesus could have talked the fig tree into giving him some fruit, as you mentioned, but talking to the Jews had not been successful, so talking to the tree would have spoiled the parable.
I hope this explanation makes sense.
Reply:People are the fig tree. The good fruits of the fig tree, the figs, are what the fig tree produces or is supposed to produce if it is a productive, fruitful tree. It means what kind of works do people produce. If a fig tree produces fruit, it alleviates hunger, provides nourishment and sustains life. If people do good works they can also help others. In this case, the tree, which showed promise of producing fruit by putting out leaves, did not produce anything. The non-fruitful tree was cursed because it failed to produce fruit.
Luke 6
43 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.
45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
See also Matthew 25: 31-46
Reply:Because he has a tendency for melodramatics?
Seriously though, it's a sin to curse or otherwise destroy a fruit tree according to Jewish law. And we never give up hope that things in the world change for the good. It is our responsibility to not destroy, but to transform them for the good. So he was a sinner x2 in this instance. One can't be claiming a good mitzvah by a transgression.
What this story mostly shows me is that the Romans took everything out of context because of their hatred for who holds the light in Jerusalem, and their greed for Jerusalem. It was the Romans, after all, who decided what goes into the New Testament and how it was interpreted.
Although I am not a believer, I have a pretty good grasp of the intent of most biblical stories. This one I just don't get. If Jesus had the power to kill the tree with words, he surely could have just talked it into giving him some figs. What kind of lesson is being taught here?
I'm sincerely not trying to cause trouble or poke fun at anyone. I would just like to hear some explanations for this story.
Thanks in advance for your answers.
Seriously... Why did Jesus smite the fig tree?
I think a lot of people make the mistake of taking things literally that were obviously meant to be symbolic or allegorical--like the creation story in Genesis.
In this case, the fig tree is a symbol of the Jewish people, the nation of Israel. Jesus was Jewish and never thought of himself as anything else. He meant only to reform Judaism in his time. But by the time the stories were written, 70-100 years after Jesus' death, he was seen as the founder of a new religion and Judaism was seen as 'evil'.
So Jesus's cursing of the fig tree for not bearing fruit is symbolic of him cursing Judaism for not producing salvation. Even though he knew (the story says) that it wasn't time for the tree to bear fruit yet. The concept of 'salvation' doesn't even exist in Judaism!
Reply:It's rather problematic if it is to be taken literally. Supposedly the story took place in the week or two before Passover, which is early Spring.
Figs don't bear in early spring. Depending on the variety and the pollination circumstances they may bear in late spring, summer or early to mid autumn.
Mark actually makes this clear "...and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet." Matthew leaves out this detail, despite depending on Mark for the story.
Reply:It's an example to us that we are to bear fruit or "good" fruit. As Christians, we are to bear the fruit of our professions. The fig tree "appeared" to have good fruit, but was void of any; that's why it was cursed. As Christians we are expected to produce fruit as is the fig tree, bvut when we do not... the validity of our profession is in question and perhaps we truly are cursed.
This strory also demonstrates that the world is cursed by the sin of man; rocks, trees, soil, everything.
Reply:Reading the account(s) of the fig tree, you find that one author has it occurring prior to Jesus entering the temple, while another author has it after Jesus leaves the temple. In each case, the fig tree represents the temple, or more specifically, as the centerpiece of Jewish worship of the time, the fig tree represents the nation of Israel. Jesus approached Israel in search of the "fruits" of righteousness, and found none. The fig tree was cursed to wither and die, and ancient Jerusalem shortly thereafter withered and died as well.
I believe Luke points out that figs were out of season during the time. He does this to communicate that the fig tree itself is an analogy.
Reply:Parlor trick? Most everything he did or said was an analogy. This was one of them.
Matthew: 21 "Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
22And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive."
Reply:Apparently, Jesus was punishing the tree for being uncooperative. He must not have realized that the tree did not do this on purpose, just to spite him.
So okay sam, *God* was punishing the tree for being uncooperative. I would have understood if Jesus did that. He probably didn't know trees can't think. But wouldn't God have known better? Oh well, it wasn't the first time he killed something for being just as he had created it.
Reply:I think its metaphorical for the eventual fate of those who deliberately oppose jesus. I mean, the tree obviously isnt deliberately being mean to jesus, since it cant think, but its the only logical conclusion I can take out of it. By deliberate opposition, I emna something along the lines of killing jesus in a music video, talking about how you hate jesus, killing Christians, Burning churches, etc.
Reply:Seriously, Jesus said he did nothing of his own, but what the Father told/showed him. So, he did it because he obeyed God the Father. That is what we are supposed to do, obey God, even if we don't know why he wants us to do something.
Reply:you grow a fruit tree that does not bare fruit when it is supposed to %26amp; see if you o not smite it your self!
Reply:I can not answer for god it could be for a butterfly flapped his wings in asia it was for what he saw and cannot be concieved by a basic human mind
Reply:Because God hates Figs.
http://www.godhatesfigs.com
Reply:He got a bit of his Dad's temper.
Reply:Jesus was trying to teach a parable. Understanding what the symbols in the story represent helps it make sense.
As is indicated in the story (and confirmed to me by the fig tree at the house we lived at until a short time ago), by the time a fig tree is covered in leaves, it has lots of figs on it. The figs start to grow about the time the leaves are just starting to bud out, and fig leaves are big, so there is plenty of time for the figs to get close to ripe by the time the leaves are full.
Therefore, when Jesus saw a fig tree full of leaves, it was natural to expect fruit on it. But he didn't find it.
Let me give the symbolism now. The fruit obviously refers to the evidence in the life, like we talk about a person who has good fruits like kindness, love, unselfishness, etc. The tree referred to the Jewish nation. The Jews at the time were plotting to kill Jesus (and succeeded before the week was out). They had all the appearance of piety, but they were fruitless trees. Looking on the outside, one would expect to see the fruit of the spirit in their lives, but they were barren hypocrites.
When Jesus cursed the fig tree, it had nothing to do with the tree itself. He was showing that the Jews, who had been the depositories of His sacred truth which they were supposed to deliver to the world, would no longer do this. The job was passed from the Jews to any believer who would bear fruit.
Jesus could have talked the fig tree into giving him some fruit, as you mentioned, but talking to the Jews had not been successful, so talking to the tree would have spoiled the parable.
I hope this explanation makes sense.
Reply:People are the fig tree. The good fruits of the fig tree, the figs, are what the fig tree produces or is supposed to produce if it is a productive, fruitful tree. It means what kind of works do people produce. If a fig tree produces fruit, it alleviates hunger, provides nourishment and sustains life. If people do good works they can also help others. In this case, the tree, which showed promise of producing fruit by putting out leaves, did not produce anything. The non-fruitful tree was cursed because it failed to produce fruit.
Luke 6
43 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.
45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
See also Matthew 25: 31-46
Reply:Because he has a tendency for melodramatics?
Seriously though, it's a sin to curse or otherwise destroy a fruit tree according to Jewish law. And we never give up hope that things in the world change for the good. It is our responsibility to not destroy, but to transform them for the good. So he was a sinner x2 in this instance. One can't be claiming a good mitzvah by a transgression.
What this story mostly shows me is that the Romans took everything out of context because of their hatred for who holds the light in Jerusalem, and their greed for Jerusalem. It was the Romans, after all, who decided what goes into the New Testament and how it was interpreted.
Was Jesus unwise in cursing the fig tree??
Is it right to say that the fig tree was wihering to death anyway?
Or was Jesus cursing the tree for not having a fruit in the spring time before fig trees bear fruit?
What do you think this story of the fig tree illustrates?
Tell me what do you think.
Was Jesus unwise in cursing the fig tree??
I believe the fig tree represents the Pharisees, or possibly the temple.
If you read the context around it, this happened soon before Jesus' crucifixion. He knew His time was at hand. He went to the temple the day before and drove out the moneychangers. (Matthew 21:12) Then in verses 13-17:
Then the blind and the lame came to Him in the temple, and He healed them. But when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that He did, and the children crying out in the temple and saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” they were indignant and said to Him, “Do You hear what these are saying?”
And Jesus said to them, “Yes. Have you never read,
‘Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants
You have perfected praise’?”
Then He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, and He lodged there.
The Chief priests and Scribes should have recognized Him. They should have worshipped Him. They should have been preparing for Him and leading others to Him. Instead they denied Him and tried to have Him killed.
Verses 18-19
Now in the morning, as He returned to the city, He was hungry. And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but leaves, and said to it, “Let no fruit grow on you ever again.” Immediately the fig tree withered away.
If you look at Mark's account, he points out that it wasn't the time for figs:
Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. In response Jesus said to it, “Let no one eat fruit from you ever again.”
And His disciples heard it. Mark 11:12-14
We are to hunger and thirst for righteousness. The Old Law couldn't provide righteousness for us, but it was the tree through which Righteousness was to come. (In this sense, it was not the season for figs - Christianity had not officially come yet.) But Israel was happy being a fruitless tree, no longer looking for a Messiah. The Pharisees were turning people away from God rather than to Him. Christ fulfilled the law of Moses. No fruit grew from it again. Jesus is the vine through Whom we are now sustained.
Reply:I think you need to quit reading the bible. All religion is man made it all makes the same claim that it comes from God. This is partially true but people can never stand to leave Gods word alone. This is because god’s word is consistent and does not mesh well with their personal preconceptions and bigoted ideas. So they make little changes here and there injecting their thoughts into the mix tainting the word with nonsense. For this reason you should not put much faith in these ideas about god that come from others. If God wants to tell you something He is perfectly capable of telling you directly.
Maybe you should stop reading what other people say about God and ask him to tell you what he wants you to do directly. Stop reading; clear you mind and listen. When you pray get you’re talking over as soon as possible and listen. He is trying to talk to you but your mind is full of nonsense from the bible and other sources. Don’t be surprised if what you hear does not sound much like what you have been told about God. You will be hearing Gods message minus the nonsense.
In your bible study have you ever heard of the small still voice? You can't hear it if your mind is otherwise occupied with other people’s silly ideas about God. Just try it you will be surprised
Reply:Deu 32:4 [He is] the Rock, his work [is] perfect: for all his ways [are] judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right [is] he.
http://www.biblebelievers.com/AllThis.ht...
Reply:I am not arrogant enough nor foolish enough to question anything that my Lord Jesus Christ did.
Reply:Why did Jesus curse that tree since, as Mark explains, “it was not the season of figs”? (Mark 11:13) Well, when a fig tree bears leaves, normally it also produces early figs. It was unusual for a fig tree to have leaves at that time of year. But since it had leaves, Jesus rightly expected to find figs on it. The fact that the tree had borne only leaves meant that it would be unproductive. Its appearance was deceptive. Since fruit trees were taxed, an unfruitful tree was an economic burden and needed to be cut down.
Jesus used that unfruitful fig tree to illustrate a vital lesson regarding faith. The following day, his disciples were surprised to see that the tree had already withered. Jesus explained: “Have faith in God. . . . All the things you pray and ask for have faith that you have practically received, and you will have them.” (Mark 11:22-24) In addition to illustrating the need to pray in faith, the withered fig tree graphically showed what would happen to a nation lacking faith.
Some months earlier Jesus had compared the Jewish nation to a fig tree that had been unfruitful for three years and would be cut down if it remained unproductive. (Luke 13:6-9) By cursing the fig tree just four days before his death, Jesus showed how the Jewish nation had not produced fruits befitting repentance and thus was in line for destruction. Though that nation—like the fig tree—superficially appeared healthy, a closer look revealed a lack of faith that culminated in the rejection of the Messiah.—Luke 3:8, 9.
Like the unproductive fig tree that looked healthy, the Jewish nation had a deceptive outward appearance. But it had not produced godly fruitage, and it finally rejected Jehovah’s own Son. Jesus cursed the sterile fig tree, and on the following day, the disciples noticed that it had already withered. That dried-up tree aptly signified God’s forthcoming rejection of the Jews as his chosen people.—Mark 11:20, 21.
Reply:He was making a point.Jesus wasn`t and never will be unwise.
Reply:aaaaaaaaaaaaaahh now i get it ,that's why we get diarrhea if we eat too many figs
it all makes sense now.
Reply:The fig tree is sometimes used as a symbol for the Jewish leadership. When Jesus did that He was demonstrating that God would judge the Jewish leaders of Jesus' time because they weren't bearing the "fruit" that God had called them to bear. Here's a parallel passage.
Matthew 21:33 "Hear another parable. There was a master of a house who planted a vineyard and put a fence around it and dug a winepress in it and built a tower and leased it to tenants, and went into another country. 34 When the season for fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to get his fruit. 35 And the tenants took his servants and beat one, killed another, and stoned another. 36 Again he sent other servants, more than the first. And they did the same to them. 37 Finally he sent his son to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.' 38 But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and have his inheritance.' 39 And they took him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. 40 When therefore the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?" 41 They said to him, "He will put those wretches to a miserable death and let out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the fruits in their seasons." 42 Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the Scriptures: "'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes'? 43 Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits. 44 And the one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; and when it falls on anyone, it will crush him." 45 When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they perceived that he was speaking about them. 46 And although they were seeking to arrest him, they feared the crowds, because they held him to be a prophet.
Hosea 9:10 Like grapes in the wilderness, I found Israel. Like the first fruit on the fig tree in its first season, I saw your fathers. But they came to Baal-peor and consecrated themselves to the thing of shame, and became detestable like the thing they loved.
Reply:I have no opinion on Jesus cursing a fig tree.
But understand that tree died in an oppose way.
Try reading the book to get more detail.
Reply:he uses this to show the power of prayer in His name....read the rest of the passage
Reply:It was an example of the POWER of the Living spoken word.
He said it, %26amp; it happened.
Reply:everything God does is 4 a reason so my answer is Jesus was wise.
Reply:Yes, everything Jesus did was unwise.
Reply:no, he wasn't wrong.
this is what happens to those of us who have no fruits of the spirit (love, longsuffering,meekness..ect..).. or unsaved.
Reply:Jesus is God and God never makes mistakes or unwise decisions. This is a parable of unfruitful people who go about in the world not bearing fruit (good deeds, living righteous). They will be cursed into everlasting fire.
Reply:The parable of the fig tree was a comparison to show us that if we ask for even the impossible, then through Him it would be granted. It also shows that when there is a part of us that isn't producing fruit (holding us back from the blessings in which He holds for us), then he will prune it off so that we may achieve all that He has in store for us.
Reply:What do I think? I think that if you actually think there was anything that Jesus, who was literally God robed in flesh, said or did that was possibly "unwise", then you have a lot bigger theological problems than the story of the fig tree.
Chemicals
Or was Jesus cursing the tree for not having a fruit in the spring time before fig trees bear fruit?
What do you think this story of the fig tree illustrates?
Tell me what do you think.
Was Jesus unwise in cursing the fig tree??
I believe the fig tree represents the Pharisees, or possibly the temple.
If you read the context around it, this happened soon before Jesus' crucifixion. He knew His time was at hand. He went to the temple the day before and drove out the moneychangers. (Matthew 21:12) Then in verses 13-17:
Then the blind and the lame came to Him in the temple, and He healed them. But when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that He did, and the children crying out in the temple and saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” they were indignant and said to Him, “Do You hear what these are saying?”
And Jesus said to them, “Yes. Have you never read,
‘Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants
You have perfected praise’?”
Then He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, and He lodged there.
The Chief priests and Scribes should have recognized Him. They should have worshipped Him. They should have been preparing for Him and leading others to Him. Instead they denied Him and tried to have Him killed.
Verses 18-19
Now in the morning, as He returned to the city, He was hungry. And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but leaves, and said to it, “Let no fruit grow on you ever again.” Immediately the fig tree withered away.
If you look at Mark's account, he points out that it wasn't the time for figs:
Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. In response Jesus said to it, “Let no one eat fruit from you ever again.”
And His disciples heard it. Mark 11:12-14
We are to hunger and thirst for righteousness. The Old Law couldn't provide righteousness for us, but it was the tree through which Righteousness was to come. (In this sense, it was not the season for figs - Christianity had not officially come yet.) But Israel was happy being a fruitless tree, no longer looking for a Messiah. The Pharisees were turning people away from God rather than to Him. Christ fulfilled the law of Moses. No fruit grew from it again. Jesus is the vine through Whom we are now sustained.
Reply:I think you need to quit reading the bible. All religion is man made it all makes the same claim that it comes from God. This is partially true but people can never stand to leave Gods word alone. This is because god’s word is consistent and does not mesh well with their personal preconceptions and bigoted ideas. So they make little changes here and there injecting their thoughts into the mix tainting the word with nonsense. For this reason you should not put much faith in these ideas about god that come from others. If God wants to tell you something He is perfectly capable of telling you directly.
Maybe you should stop reading what other people say about God and ask him to tell you what he wants you to do directly. Stop reading; clear you mind and listen. When you pray get you’re talking over as soon as possible and listen. He is trying to talk to you but your mind is full of nonsense from the bible and other sources. Don’t be surprised if what you hear does not sound much like what you have been told about God. You will be hearing Gods message minus the nonsense.
In your bible study have you ever heard of the small still voice? You can't hear it if your mind is otherwise occupied with other people’s silly ideas about God. Just try it you will be surprised
Reply:Deu 32:4 [He is] the Rock, his work [is] perfect: for all his ways [are] judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right [is] he.
http://www.biblebelievers.com/AllThis.ht...
Reply:I am not arrogant enough nor foolish enough to question anything that my Lord Jesus Christ did.
Reply:Why did Jesus curse that tree since, as Mark explains, “it was not the season of figs”? (Mark 11:13) Well, when a fig tree bears leaves, normally it also produces early figs. It was unusual for a fig tree to have leaves at that time of year. But since it had leaves, Jesus rightly expected to find figs on it. The fact that the tree had borne only leaves meant that it would be unproductive. Its appearance was deceptive. Since fruit trees were taxed, an unfruitful tree was an economic burden and needed to be cut down.
Jesus used that unfruitful fig tree to illustrate a vital lesson regarding faith. The following day, his disciples were surprised to see that the tree had already withered. Jesus explained: “Have faith in God. . . . All the things you pray and ask for have faith that you have practically received, and you will have them.” (Mark 11:22-24) In addition to illustrating the need to pray in faith, the withered fig tree graphically showed what would happen to a nation lacking faith.
Some months earlier Jesus had compared the Jewish nation to a fig tree that had been unfruitful for three years and would be cut down if it remained unproductive. (Luke 13:6-9) By cursing the fig tree just four days before his death, Jesus showed how the Jewish nation had not produced fruits befitting repentance and thus was in line for destruction. Though that nation—like the fig tree—superficially appeared healthy, a closer look revealed a lack of faith that culminated in the rejection of the Messiah.—Luke 3:8, 9.
Like the unproductive fig tree that looked healthy, the Jewish nation had a deceptive outward appearance. But it had not produced godly fruitage, and it finally rejected Jehovah’s own Son. Jesus cursed the sterile fig tree, and on the following day, the disciples noticed that it had already withered. That dried-up tree aptly signified God’s forthcoming rejection of the Jews as his chosen people.—Mark 11:20, 21.
Reply:He was making a point.Jesus wasn`t and never will be unwise.
Reply:aaaaaaaaaaaaaahh now i get it ,that's why we get diarrhea if we eat too many figs
it all makes sense now.
Reply:The fig tree is sometimes used as a symbol for the Jewish leadership. When Jesus did that He was demonstrating that God would judge the Jewish leaders of Jesus' time because they weren't bearing the "fruit" that God had called them to bear. Here's a parallel passage.
Matthew 21:33 "Hear another parable. There was a master of a house who planted a vineyard and put a fence around it and dug a winepress in it and built a tower and leased it to tenants, and went into another country. 34 When the season for fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to get his fruit. 35 And the tenants took his servants and beat one, killed another, and stoned another. 36 Again he sent other servants, more than the first. And they did the same to them. 37 Finally he sent his son to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.' 38 But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and have his inheritance.' 39 And they took him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. 40 When therefore the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?" 41 They said to him, "He will put those wretches to a miserable death and let out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the fruits in their seasons." 42 Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the Scriptures: "'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes'? 43 Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits. 44 And the one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; and when it falls on anyone, it will crush him." 45 When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they perceived that he was speaking about them. 46 And although they were seeking to arrest him, they feared the crowds, because they held him to be a prophet.
Hosea 9:10 Like grapes in the wilderness, I found Israel. Like the first fruit on the fig tree in its first season, I saw your fathers. But they came to Baal-peor and consecrated themselves to the thing of shame, and became detestable like the thing they loved.
Reply:I have no opinion on Jesus cursing a fig tree.
But understand that tree died in an oppose way.
Try reading the book to get more detail.
Reply:he uses this to show the power of prayer in His name....read the rest of the passage
Reply:It was an example of the POWER of the Living spoken word.
He said it, %26amp; it happened.
Reply:everything God does is 4 a reason so my answer is Jesus was wise.
Reply:Yes, everything Jesus did was unwise.
Reply:no, he wasn't wrong.
this is what happens to those of us who have no fruits of the spirit (love, longsuffering,meekness..ect..).. or unsaved.
Reply:Jesus is God and God never makes mistakes or unwise decisions. This is a parable of unfruitful people who go about in the world not bearing fruit (good deeds, living righteous). They will be cursed into everlasting fire.
Reply:The parable of the fig tree was a comparison to show us that if we ask for even the impossible, then through Him it would be granted. It also shows that when there is a part of us that isn't producing fruit (holding us back from the blessings in which He holds for us), then he will prune it off so that we may achieve all that He has in store for us.
Reply:What do I think? I think that if you actually think there was anything that Jesus, who was literally God robed in flesh, said or did that was possibly "unwise", then you have a lot bigger theological problems than the story of the fig tree.
Chemicals
Sig Fig rules?
What are the sig fig rules when you are calculating an average? Do you use addition rules or division rules?
Sig Fig rules?
Use the addition rules while adding and the division rules while dividing, but the number you divide by is exact.
Sig Fig rules?
Use the addition rules while adding and the division rules while dividing, but the number you divide by is exact.
Do fig trees grow in ......?
Do fig trees grow in these States of the USA;
New York, Illinois, Ohiho, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan?
Do fig trees grow in ......?
They are slightly frost resistant, but if temperatures in your area dip lower than -10c (what is that 20F?) Then they need to be wrapped, or protected from the cold. I've even heard of old italian men digging a trench and laying the tree in it - below the frost line to protect it over the winter. You could grow one in a pot and move it inside a cold frame or something for the winter. My fig tree stays outside and does fine and I live in western Canada.
Reply:you can find them all over southern california...
Good eating. =)
Reply:i dont think so !
Reply:only if its in a green house.
Reply:I haven't seen them out here in the east coast or midwest, but my parents have bushels of them in california
New York, Illinois, Ohiho, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan?
Do fig trees grow in ......?
They are slightly frost resistant, but if temperatures in your area dip lower than -10c (what is that 20F?) Then they need to be wrapped, or protected from the cold. I've even heard of old italian men digging a trench and laying the tree in it - below the frost line to protect it over the winter. You could grow one in a pot and move it inside a cold frame or something for the winter. My fig tree stays outside and does fine and I live in western Canada.
Reply:you can find them all over southern california...
Good eating. =)
Reply:i dont think so !
Reply:only if its in a green house.
Reply:I haven't seen them out here in the east coast or midwest, but my parents have bushels of them in california
Where can I buy the JACOBS Fig Roll in NYC? Or online shoping in USA?
I like fig rolls/fig biscuits and have been searching around for good brands. Jacobs Fig Roll is very popular in Ireland and UK. Just wondering if I could get this brand in NYC or online shopping in USA. Want to cut the expensive overseas shipping fee.
Where can I buy the JACOBS Fig Roll in NYC? Or online shoping in USA?
You can order Jacob's Fig roll and other Jacob's products from
http://www.tasteireland.com.au/category....
Where can I buy the JACOBS Fig Roll in NYC? Or online shoping in USA?
You can order Jacob's Fig roll and other Jacob's products from
http://www.tasteireland.com.au/category....
Making fig preserves?
i am looking for different ways to make homemade fig preserves
Making fig preserves?
Sounds delicious...Figs are so good...try this one...
100-YEAR-OLD FIG PRESERVES RECIPE
MRS. LILLIAN LEVIS
5 pounds peeled figs
5 pounds sugar
1 lemon sliced
Peel and quarter figs, add sugar and sliced lemon. Let stand two or three hours to draw juice, stir now and then to help dissolve sugar.
When sugar has softened, start cooking. Let come to a rolling boil. Boil 25-30 minutes, stirring constantly so liquid doesn't stick to bottom of pot.
After foam disappears and juice has thickened a little, ladle into hot jars and seal.
Reply:http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?s_...
Reply:Fig Preserves
INGREDIENTS:
16 cups fresh figs
1 tablespoon baking soda
12 cups boiling water
8 cups white sugar
4 cups water
1 lemon, sliced
DIRECTIONS:
In a large mixing bowl place figs and sprinkle with baking soda. Pour the boiling water over the figs and soak for 1 hour.
Drain figs and rinse thoroughly with cold water. In a large Dutch oven combine the sugar and the 4 cups of water; bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
Add the figs and lemon slices to the syrup in the Dutch oven and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Spoon figs into hot, sterilized jars and spoon syrup over figs, leaving 1/2 inch of head space. Top jars with lids and screw bands on tightly. Process for 10 minutes in a hot water bath.
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Fig Preserve
Ingredients:
50 small figs green
1 x almonds blanched, opt.
3 cups sugar
3 cups water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 strip grapefruit peel or lemon peel
Directions:
Wash figs and trim stems.
Place figs in a large pan and cover with boiling water.
Bring to a the boil and boil gently, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
Drain and rinse with hot water.
Return to pan and cover again with boiling water.
Repeat boiling and draining process four times in all.
Cook until figs are tender after last change of water (about 1
hour's cooking in all).
Drain figs, rinse with cold water and spread out on paper
towels to dry.
Insert a whole or split almond into base of each fig if desired.
In a clean pan bring sugar and water to the boil.
Add lemon juice and grapefruit or lemon peel and boil for 10
minutes.
Add figs and boil over moderate heat for 10 minutes, skimming
when necessary.
Cover pan and leave overnight.
Next day bring pan contents slowly to the boil and boil gently
until syrup is thick when tested.
Put figs and syrup into sterilised jars, seal and store in a cool
place.
Testing syrup: Drip a little syrup onto a cold plate.
If drops do not spread, syrup is ready.
If you have a sugar thermometer, cook to a temperature of 105 C (220 F).
miriam
Making fig preserves?
Sounds delicious...Figs are so good...try this one...
100-YEAR-OLD FIG PRESERVES RECIPE
MRS. LILLIAN LEVIS
5 pounds peeled figs
5 pounds sugar
1 lemon sliced
Peel and quarter figs, add sugar and sliced lemon. Let stand two or three hours to draw juice, stir now and then to help dissolve sugar.
When sugar has softened, start cooking. Let come to a rolling boil. Boil 25-30 minutes, stirring constantly so liquid doesn't stick to bottom of pot.
After foam disappears and juice has thickened a little, ladle into hot jars and seal.
Reply:http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?s_...
Reply:Fig Preserves
INGREDIENTS:
16 cups fresh figs
1 tablespoon baking soda
12 cups boiling water
8 cups white sugar
4 cups water
1 lemon, sliced
DIRECTIONS:
In a large mixing bowl place figs and sprinkle with baking soda. Pour the boiling water over the figs and soak for 1 hour.
Drain figs and rinse thoroughly with cold water. In a large Dutch oven combine the sugar and the 4 cups of water; bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
Add the figs and lemon slices to the syrup in the Dutch oven and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Spoon figs into hot, sterilized jars and spoon syrup over figs, leaving 1/2 inch of head space. Top jars with lids and screw bands on tightly. Process for 10 minutes in a hot water bath.
___________________
Fig Preserve
Ingredients:
50 small figs green
1 x almonds blanched, opt.
3 cups sugar
3 cups water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 strip grapefruit peel or lemon peel
Directions:
Wash figs and trim stems.
Place figs in a large pan and cover with boiling water.
Bring to a the boil and boil gently, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
Drain and rinse with hot water.
Return to pan and cover again with boiling water.
Repeat boiling and draining process four times in all.
Cook until figs are tender after last change of water (about 1
hour's cooking in all).
Drain figs, rinse with cold water and spread out on paper
towels to dry.
Insert a whole or split almond into base of each fig if desired.
In a clean pan bring sugar and water to the boil.
Add lemon juice and grapefruit or lemon peel and boil for 10
minutes.
Add figs and boil over moderate heat for 10 minutes, skimming
when necessary.
Cover pan and leave overnight.
Next day bring pan contents slowly to the boil and boil gently
until syrup is thick when tested.
Put figs and syrup into sterilised jars, seal and store in a cool
place.
Testing syrup: Drip a little syrup onto a cold plate.
If drops do not spread, syrup is ready.
If you have a sugar thermometer, cook to a temperature of 105 C (220 F).
miriam
Do Fig Newtons Make You Fat?
I really enjoy these but want to watch my waistline and thighs, I am talking about the original fig newtons, not name brand or anything, regular flavor
Do Fig Newtons Make You Fat?
if you eat too much.
Reply:Too much of anything can make you fat. Just have a couple a day.
Reply:Try taking the fat free Fig Newtons there really good.
Do Fig Newtons Make You Fat?
if you eat too much.
Reply:Too much of anything can make you fat. Just have a couple a day.
Reply:Try taking the fat free Fig Newtons there really good.
Are Fig Newton's good or bad for a low carb diet?
Just wondering how many carbs are in 1 fig newton and so forth
Are Fig Newton's good or bad for a low carb diet?
There's a lot of starch and sugar in those things.
Are Fig Newton's good or bad for a low carb diet?
There's a lot of starch and sugar in those things.
More fig rolls?
How do you make a fig roll??
More fig rolls?
Push it?
Reply:?Dunno??
Reply:AH..... How?
Reply:trip it as it runs by
Reply:The machine that makes the cookie consists of a funnel within a funnel. The inner funnel contains the filling (in this case the fig jam), and the outer funnel contains the dough. The machine extrudes the filled cookie, which is then baked, cut into smaller pieces, and packaged. Some UK manufacturers including Jacobs and Crawfords slice the extruded shape before baking giving distinctive rounded ends to the fig rolls.
More fig rolls?
Push it?
Reply:?Dunno??
Reply:AH..... How?
Reply:trip it as it runs by
Reply:The machine that makes the cookie consists of a funnel within a funnel. The inner funnel contains the filling (in this case the fig jam), and the outer funnel contains the dough. The machine extrudes the filled cookie, which is then baked, cut into smaller pieces, and packaged. Some UK manufacturers including Jacobs and Crawfords slice the extruded shape before baking giving distinctive rounded ends to the fig rolls.
Rockin Fig Surf Music from KROQ Radio?
I listen to KROQ 106.7 here in LA and Rockin Fig does the surf report every weekday @ 7:30. Not the background song that he plays now but before, I was wondering who the song was. I think it is better then the one he has now as far as surf music goes. I'm not into surf music but that one did catch my liking. I heard it was from The Shadows?
Rockin Fig Surf Music from KROQ Radio?
I'd suggest you write them, It's unlikely that either Kevin or Bean will answer, but they have people who look at their email and answer the ones that they can. Make the subject line compelling so you get their attention. Maybe:
Please ID Rockin' Fig's theme music for me, Big Bux on the line.
Or something like that. It never hurts to butter them up.
kevin@kroq.com
bean@kroq.com
Good luck from a guy named duh
Reply:I thought it was Walk Don't Run. Report It
Reply:The Shadows were an English band fronted by guitarist Hank Marvin that backed up a pop star who's name I forget at the moment. They did instrumentals mostly, so it could be them.
Incidentally, I used to produce a show for a KROQ jock named Shadoe Stevens in the station's early days. Shadoe and I teamed up again at KMET in the mid 70's.
irene
Rockin Fig Surf Music from KROQ Radio?
I'd suggest you write them, It's unlikely that either Kevin or Bean will answer, but they have people who look at their email and answer the ones that they can. Make the subject line compelling so you get their attention. Maybe:
Please ID Rockin' Fig's theme music for me, Big Bux on the line.
Or something like that. It never hurts to butter them up.
kevin@kroq.com
bean@kroq.com
Good luck from a guy named duh
Reply:I thought it was Walk Don't Run. Report It
Reply:The Shadows were an English band fronted by guitarist Hank Marvin that backed up a pop star who's name I forget at the moment. They did instrumentals mostly, so it could be them.
Incidentally, I used to produce a show for a KROQ jock named Shadoe Stevens in the station's early days. Shadoe and I teamed up again at KMET in the mid 70's.
irene
"First Fig" (1920):?
"First Fig" (1920):
My candle burns at both ends;
It will not last the night;
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--
It gives a lovely light!
"First Fig" (1920):?
Wow, I really like this one. It is short and to the point and has a sort of melody to it. I am all familliar with Millays 'First Fig' it is a treat to have it pass through here.
Best Wishes to you
Jb
My candle burns at both ends;
It will not last the night;
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--
It gives a lovely light!
"First Fig" (1920):?
Wow, I really like this one. It is short and to the point and has a sort of melody to it. I am all familliar with Millays 'First Fig' it is a treat to have it pass through here.
Best Wishes to you
Jb
When Jesus cursed the "pretentuous" fig tree, does it signify the fate of unfaithful rabbi, priests & pastors
Matthew 21:19 "And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.
Matthew 21:20 "And when the disciples saw [it], they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!"
When Jesus cursed the "pretentuous" fig tree, does it signify the fate of unfaithful rabbi, priests %26amp; pastors
Why did Jesus curse that tree since, as Mark explains, “it was not the season of figs”? Well, when a fig tree bears leaves, normally it also produces early figs. It was unusual for a fig tree to have leaves at that time of year. But since it had leaves, Jesus rightly expected to find figs on it. The fact that the tree had borne only leaves meant that it would be unproductive. Its appearance was deceptive. Since fruit trees were taxed, an unfruitful tree was an economic burden and needed to be cut down.
Jesus used that unfruitful fig tree to illustrate a vital lesson regarding faith. The following day, his disciples were surprised to see that the tree had already withered. Jesus explained: “Have faith in God, All the things you pray and ask for have faith that you have practically received, and you will have them.” In addition to illustrating the need to pray in faith, the withered fig tree graphically showed what would happen to a nation lacking faith.
Some months earlier Jesus had compared the Jewish nation to a fig tree that had been unfruitful for three years and would be cut down if it remained unproductive. By cursing the fig tree just four days before his death, Jesus showed how the Jewish nation had not produced fruits befitting repentance and thus was in line for destruction. Though that nation, like the fig tree, superficially appeared healthy, a closer look revealed a lack of faith that culminated in the rejection of the Messiah, Jesus..
Like the unproductive fig tree that looked healthy, the Jewish nation had a deceptive outward appearance. But it had not produced godly fruitage, and it finally rejected Jehovah’s own Son. Jesus cursed the sterile fig tree, and on the following day, the disciples noticed that it had already withered. That dried-up tree aptly signified God’s forthcoming rejection of the Jews as his chosen people. Mark 11:20, 21.
Reply:I alwayus understood it to apply to all hypocrites, whether clergy or not.
I heard (I may be wrong, but I think I recall it correctly) that the fig tree bore leaves and fruit at the same time. (like orange trees?)
So, this one gave the appearance of being a fruitful tree, but was found to be lying. It wasn't even the season for figs, so the tree shouldn't have even had leaves.
He usually saved His harshest words for hypocrites.
Reply:When Jesus cursed the "pretentious" fig tree, does it signify the fate of unfaithful rabbi, priests %26amp; pastors.
Answer: All Christians will be Judged on the Fruit (Lost Souls lead to Christ for Salvation) that they bear and those who have not brought one person to Christ for Salvation they wiil suffer Loss.
Luke 13:9
And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
Luke 13:8-10 (in Context) Luke 13 (Whole Chapter)
John 15:2
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
John 15:1-3 (in Context) John 15 (Whole Chapter)
John 15:4
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
John 15:3-5 (in Context) John 15 (Whole Chapter)
John 15:8
Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
John 15:7-9 (in Context) John 15 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 21:19 "And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.
Matthew 21:20 "And when the disciples saw [it], they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!"
Reply:The tree reminded Christ of the Pharisees.
7But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
8Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:
9And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
10And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Matthew 21:7-10
5I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
6He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.
7Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?
8And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:
9And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
10And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.
Luke 13:5-10
23But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.
24But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,
25And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.
26And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
27And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.
28Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:
29So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.
Mark 13:23-29
And yes it does signify the fate of unfaithful rabbi, priests %26amp; pastors.
Matthew 21:20 "And when the disciples saw [it], they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!"
When Jesus cursed the "pretentuous" fig tree, does it signify the fate of unfaithful rabbi, priests %26amp; pastors
Why did Jesus curse that tree since, as Mark explains, “it was not the season of figs”? Well, when a fig tree bears leaves, normally it also produces early figs. It was unusual for a fig tree to have leaves at that time of year. But since it had leaves, Jesus rightly expected to find figs on it. The fact that the tree had borne only leaves meant that it would be unproductive. Its appearance was deceptive. Since fruit trees were taxed, an unfruitful tree was an economic burden and needed to be cut down.
Jesus used that unfruitful fig tree to illustrate a vital lesson regarding faith. The following day, his disciples were surprised to see that the tree had already withered. Jesus explained: “Have faith in God, All the things you pray and ask for have faith that you have practically received, and you will have them.” In addition to illustrating the need to pray in faith, the withered fig tree graphically showed what would happen to a nation lacking faith.
Some months earlier Jesus had compared the Jewish nation to a fig tree that had been unfruitful for three years and would be cut down if it remained unproductive. By cursing the fig tree just four days before his death, Jesus showed how the Jewish nation had not produced fruits befitting repentance and thus was in line for destruction. Though that nation, like the fig tree, superficially appeared healthy, a closer look revealed a lack of faith that culminated in the rejection of the Messiah, Jesus..
Like the unproductive fig tree that looked healthy, the Jewish nation had a deceptive outward appearance. But it had not produced godly fruitage, and it finally rejected Jehovah’s own Son. Jesus cursed the sterile fig tree, and on the following day, the disciples noticed that it had already withered. That dried-up tree aptly signified God’s forthcoming rejection of the Jews as his chosen people. Mark 11:20, 21.
Reply:I alwayus understood it to apply to all hypocrites, whether clergy or not.
I heard (I may be wrong, but I think I recall it correctly) that the fig tree bore leaves and fruit at the same time. (like orange trees?)
So, this one gave the appearance of being a fruitful tree, but was found to be lying. It wasn't even the season for figs, so the tree shouldn't have even had leaves.
He usually saved His harshest words for hypocrites.
Reply:When Jesus cursed the "pretentious" fig tree, does it signify the fate of unfaithful rabbi, priests %26amp; pastors.
Answer: All Christians will be Judged on the Fruit (Lost Souls lead to Christ for Salvation) that they bear and those who have not brought one person to Christ for Salvation they wiil suffer Loss.
Luke 13:9
And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
Luke 13:8-10 (in Context) Luke 13 (Whole Chapter)
John 15:2
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
John 15:1-3 (in Context) John 15 (Whole Chapter)
John 15:4
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
John 15:3-5 (in Context) John 15 (Whole Chapter)
John 15:8
Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
John 15:7-9 (in Context) John 15 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 21:19 "And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.
Matthew 21:20 "And when the disciples saw [it], they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!"
Reply:The tree reminded Christ of the Pharisees.
7But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
8Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:
9And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
10And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Matthew 21:7-10
5I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
6He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.
7Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?
8And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:
9And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
10And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.
Luke 13:5-10
23But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.
24But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,
25And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.
26And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
27And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.
28Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:
29So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.
Mark 13:23-29
And yes it does signify the fate of unfaithful rabbi, priests %26amp; pastors.
Fig recipes?
Hi my brother and sister in law have bought a house with a big garden it has a fig tree in it, anyone know any good recipes and how you tell when they are ready to pick.
Fig recipes?
Fresh figs are best eaten as close to the tree of origin and as ripe as possible, when they’re just on the point of bursting. Look for the telltale honey-like drop of moisture on the surface. Thin-skinned and easily bruised, they need careful handling
Ripe figs, however, are highly perishable and will not keep for longer than three days in the fridge. Thin-skinned and easily bruised, they need careful handling and should be wrapped for travel in tissue, like a Romanov princess. Bring out their delicate scent and flavour by leaving them in the sun for an hour or so before serving.
Try the following
A Compote of Figs in Marsala Wine with Mascarpone Mousse
Figs are at their best in autumn and, even if they're not squidgy enough to eat straight, they still respond beautifully to light poaching. In this recipe they impart their flavour to mingle with a sweet Marsala wine. Serve them with the lightest mascarpone mousse and it's heaven on earth!
For the compote:
18 small, ripe figs
15 fl oz (425 ml) sweet Marsala wine
1 vanilla pod
2 oz (50 g) caster sugar
1 level teaspoon arrowroot
For the mousse:
1 x 250 g tub mascarpone, at room temperature
1 x 200 ml tub fromage frais (8 per cent fat), at room temperature
2 tablespoons milk
1 level tablespoon caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 level teaspoons powdered gelatine or vegetarian substitute
2 large egg whites
You will also need a saucepan or frying pan (with a lid) large enough to hold the figs in one layer, and 6 ramekins, 5 fl oz (150 ml) capacity, 3 inches (7.5 cm) diameter, 1½ inches (4 cm) deep.
Make the mousse first: begin by whisking the mascarpone, fromage frais, milk, sugar and vanilla together in a roomy bowl. Then place 1 tablespoon of cold water in a cup and sprinkle the gelatine over. Put a small saucepan with about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of hot water in it over a gentle heat. When the gelatine has soaked into the water, sit the cup in the saucepan and leave it until the gelatine has turned completely clear and liquid.
Next, in another roomy bowl, whisk the egg whites to the soft peak stage. Now rinse the ramekins in cold water, leave them to drain, but don't dry them as this will make it easier to turn the mousses out. Now, using the same whisk, with the beaters running slowly, pour the liquid gelatine into the mascarpone mixture, whisking all the time so that the gelatine does not set. When it's all in, use a metal tablespoon to fold a spoonful of the egg white into the mixture to loosen it, followed quickly by the remaining egg white. Fold thoroughly, but gently, to mix evenly together.
Now pour or spoon the mousse into the ramekins, smooth the tops, and cover with clingfilm. Chill for at least 6 hours before serving, but preferably overnight. To make the compote, pour the wine into the pan, add the vanilla pod and the sugar, stir over a gentle heat until the sugar has dissolved, then bring to simmering point. Stab each fig two or three times with a skewer then, using a long-handled spoon, lower them gently into the simmering liquid (stalk side up). Cover and cook very gently for 20 minutes or until they are absolutely tender.
Use a draining spoon to remove them from the liquid to a shallow serving dish where again they can sit in a single layer. Remove the vanilla pod and boil the liquid to reduce it slightly. Then mix the arrowroot in a cup with a tablespoon of cold water, pour this into the hot liquid and bring it back to simmering point, whisking all the time. Pour the slightly thickened liqueur over the figs, leave to cool and chill till needed. To turn out the mousses, run a knife carefully round the edge of the dish and invert each one on to a plate. The mousse is meant to be very light and fluffy and not at all jelly-like. Give each person three figs and spoon some of the juice around.
or Compote of Figs in Port
8 oz (225 g) whole dried figs (no soak, or else soaked overnight and drained)
3 fl oz (75 ml) port
1 orange
2 oz (50 g) demerara sugar
Use a potato peeler to pare off the coloured part only of the orange zest then, using a sharp knife, cut this into little shreds. After that squeeze out the orange juice, then place the figs, orange juice and zest in a bowl. Add 10 fl oz (275 ml) water, stir everything around, and leave it on one side for 2 hours.
Next pour the contents of the bowl into a saucepan, add the sugar and simmer very gently for 1 hour (without a lid): it should only just simmer, so have a look from time to time to make sure the liquid does not all evaporate. At the end of the cooking time pour the whole lot into a serving bowl and, while it is still hot, stir in the port. Allow the figs to cool completely in this liquid, and chill before arranging them in a glass serving dish
or Ricotta with baked figs, pistachio walnut honey
8 large figs, not overly ripe
8tbsp walnuts
8tbsp almonds
8tbsp pistachios
3 tbsp rich Greek honey
16tsp ricotta cheese
1 tbsp icing sugar
8 dates
rose water
1 tbsp Cointreau or other orange liqueur
Method
1. Cut an x in the top of each of the figs, to open them up.
2. Roast the nuts and chop roughly.
3. Mix the nuts with the honey.
4. Spoon 1 tbsp of the nut and honey mixture into the top of each fig.
5. Cook in the oven for 8-10 minutes at 200C/400F/Gas 6 (depending on the ripeness of the figs).
6. Place the dates in a pot, just cover with rose water and Cointreau or similar, bring to the boil, simmer for 30 seconds, remove from heat and leave to cool.
7. Mix the ricotta cheese with the icing sugar and add a dessertspoon to the top of each fig.
8. Garnish each plate with a couple of dates.
or Poached figs
2 tbsp soft brown sugar
splash of red wine
2 figs, cut into quarters
spoonful of Greek-style yoghurt, to serve
Method
1. Heat the sugar and wine in a pan until simmering. Add the fig quarters and poach for 6-8 minutes.
2. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving plate. Serve the yoghurt on top.
Reply:Sounds delicious but a little too complicated. Report It
Reply:Take fig... place directly in toilet.
Just kidding. Figs are good and I've found a few websites for you.
http://www.pickyourown.org/figs.htm
http://www.californiafigs.com/
Reply:Jamie Oliver has a nice recipe for a fig salad with mozarrella and parma ham.
Split the fresh figs at the top with a cross, cutting less than half way down the fig. Now pinch at the base to force the fig flesh through the split skin - practice! Put the figs, ham and sliced mozzarella on a plate, nicely interwoven, and drizzle with plenty of the dressing. (try 6 volumes good olive oil, 3 volumes lemon juice, 1 volume of fresh honey, salt and pepper to taste, all blended) Serve with torn-up chunks of good crusty bread
Reply:Fig Apple Compote
Ingredients
6 baking apples
6 dried figs
1 lemon, sliced
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
6 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
Bring sugar and water to a boil. Add lemon rind and spices. Core apples and place in baking dish or skillet. Place figs around and between apples. Pour spiced syrup over all and cover. Bake or simmer gently, basting occasionally, until apples are tender and syrup thickened. Then serve each apple topped with a plump juicy fig, to 6 lucky people.
Makes 6 servings
Reply:Try this recipe site, it gives you info about figs too. http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/mostof...
Reply:Oh, I love fig! I use it every chance I get, so I have a lot of recipes....here are a few of my favorite:
Fig and Walnut Biscotti
1 pound dried figs (or 1 package Calimyrna crown figs; see note)
1 1/2 pounds all-purpose flour, sifted and then measured to yield about 6 cups
3 tablespoons baking powder
3 tablespoons ground anise seed (or 2 teaspoons anise extract)
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 pound walnuts
1. Remove and discard stems from the figs. Cut each fig into 6 to 8 pieces; set aside. Stir together the flour, baking powder, anise and salt; set aside.
2. Beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, then stir in the melted butter. Stir in flour mixture, then figs and walnuts. (Dough will be somewhat stiff.)
3. Shape dough into 6 flat logs about 2 inches wide. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Place logs about 2 inches apart on parchment-paper-lined cookie sheets. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven until logs are lightly browned outside but still soft inside, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on wire racks for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
5. With a sharp knife, slice biscotti on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Return slices to cookie sheets, flat side down. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn slices over and continue baking until lightly browned all over, about 5 to 10 more minutes.
6. Cool before storing in a tightly sealed container.
Note: Look for plump golden dried Calimyrna crown figs sold in rings (and sometimes on strings) in the supermarket produce aisle.
Makes about 4 dozen
Fig Walnut Scones
3 cups All-purpose flour -- unbleached
1/3 cup Granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 Orange -- grated zest only
3/4 cup Unsalted butter -- cold
into pieces
3/4 cup Dried figs -- coarsely chopped
1/2 cup Walnuts -- chopped
1 cup Buttermilk -- cold
2 tablespoons Granulated sugar -- mixed with
1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon -- and
1/4 teaspoon Ground allspice -- and
1/4 teaspoon Ground mace -- for sprinkling
Preheat oven to 400 degrees; grease a baking sheet or line with parchment.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and orange zest. Cut in the butter with a fork or a heavy-duty electric mixer until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the figs and walnuts. Add the buttermilk and stir until a sticky dough is formed. Turn out the shaggy dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead about 6 times, just until the dough holds together.
Divide into three equal portions and pat each into a 1-inch thick round about 6 inches in diameter. With a knife or straight edge, cut each round into quarters, making 4 wedges.
The scones can also be formed by cutting out with a 2-inch biscuit cutter to make 12 to 14 smaller scones. Sprinkle the tops lightly with the spiced sugar mixture. Place the scones about 1-inch apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crusty and golden brown. Serve immediately.
Variation: Fresh Cranberry-Walnut Scones: Substitute 1 1/2 cups whole fresh or frozen unthawed cranberries or 1 cup dried cranberries for the dried figs. Mix, shape and bake as directed.
Fig Bars
1/2 C. Butter or margarine; softened
1 C. Brown sugar; packed
3 Eggs; large
1 t. Lemon peel, grated
1 t. Vanilla
1 C. Flour; unbleached
1 t. Baking powder
1/2 t. Salt
1 1/2 C. Figs; dried, finely chopped
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, peel and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in figs. Pour into greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Cool; cut into bars.
YIELD: 32 Bars
As you can tell with the first two recipes, I think fig goes best with walnuts. I have many more, but I won't post them all here. If you would like them, just send me an e-mail. Good luck!
Reply:Figs and Herbed Goat Cheese
3 oz soft goat cheese (chevre)
1 1/2 tsp. snipped fresh chives
1 1/2 tsp. snipped parsley
1/2 tsp. snipped fresh rosemary
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 fresh figs
Fresh rosemary sprigs
In small bowl combine goat cheese, chives, parsley, snipped rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Cut figs in half. Top fig halves with herbed cheese. Cover and chill up to 1 hour before serving. Makes 6 servings.
The figs should be "brown" on the bottom not green.
Reply:FRESH FIG FRITTERS, PASSION FRUIT
SAUCE
1 1/4 c. flour
2 each eggs, separated
3/4 c. white wine
1 tbsp. oil
Pinch salt
2 tbsp. sugar
Sift the flour into a bowl and whisk in the egg yolks, wine, oil, and salt. Let sit for approximately 15 minutes. Whisk the egg whites and sugar to a snow. Fold into the batter.
8 each fresh figs
As needed: confectioners' sugar and fresh mint sprigs
Peel the figs and dip in the batter. Deep fry in 350 degree oil until golden brown, evenly all around. Arrange on plates with passion fruit sauce and dust with confectioners' sugar and garnish with fresh mint.
PASSION FRUIT SAUCE:
1 c. sugar
5 oz. white wine
As needed: lemon rind
1 1/2 pts. passion fruit puree
FRESH FIG CAKE
2 c. raw figs, mashed
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
4 eggs
2 c. + 2 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped pecans
Mix together sugar, figs, shortening and eggs. Beat well; then add flour, cinnamon, allspice, baking soda and pecans. Pour in a well greased and floured Bundt cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
FRESH FIG PIE
5 c. peeled figs, cut in half
1 tbsp. cornstarch
7 tbsp. sugar
Juice of 1/2 lemon
6 tbsp. butter
10 inch lattice-top pastry
1 tsp. cinnamon or apple spice
Select figs that are ripe and firm. Cut in half. Place figs in an unbaked 10 inch pastry shell.
Combine cornstarch, sugar and spice; sprinkle over figs. Add lemon juice and dot with butter.
Form lattice top with strips of pastry. Bake in a 425 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until brown.
Fig recipes?
Fresh figs are best eaten as close to the tree of origin and as ripe as possible, when they’re just on the point of bursting. Look for the telltale honey-like drop of moisture on the surface. Thin-skinned and easily bruised, they need careful handling
Ripe figs, however, are highly perishable and will not keep for longer than three days in the fridge. Thin-skinned and easily bruised, they need careful handling and should be wrapped for travel in tissue, like a Romanov princess. Bring out their delicate scent and flavour by leaving them in the sun for an hour or so before serving.
Try the following
A Compote of Figs in Marsala Wine with Mascarpone Mousse
Figs are at their best in autumn and, even if they're not squidgy enough to eat straight, they still respond beautifully to light poaching. In this recipe they impart their flavour to mingle with a sweet Marsala wine. Serve them with the lightest mascarpone mousse and it's heaven on earth!
For the compote:
18 small, ripe figs
15 fl oz (425 ml) sweet Marsala wine
1 vanilla pod
2 oz (50 g) caster sugar
1 level teaspoon arrowroot
For the mousse:
1 x 250 g tub mascarpone, at room temperature
1 x 200 ml tub fromage frais (8 per cent fat), at room temperature
2 tablespoons milk
1 level tablespoon caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 level teaspoons powdered gelatine or vegetarian substitute
2 large egg whites
You will also need a saucepan or frying pan (with a lid) large enough to hold the figs in one layer, and 6 ramekins, 5 fl oz (150 ml) capacity, 3 inches (7.5 cm) diameter, 1½ inches (4 cm) deep.
Make the mousse first: begin by whisking the mascarpone, fromage frais, milk, sugar and vanilla together in a roomy bowl. Then place 1 tablespoon of cold water in a cup and sprinkle the gelatine over. Put a small saucepan with about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of hot water in it over a gentle heat. When the gelatine has soaked into the water, sit the cup in the saucepan and leave it until the gelatine has turned completely clear and liquid.
Next, in another roomy bowl, whisk the egg whites to the soft peak stage. Now rinse the ramekins in cold water, leave them to drain, but don't dry them as this will make it easier to turn the mousses out. Now, using the same whisk, with the beaters running slowly, pour the liquid gelatine into the mascarpone mixture, whisking all the time so that the gelatine does not set. When it's all in, use a metal tablespoon to fold a spoonful of the egg white into the mixture to loosen it, followed quickly by the remaining egg white. Fold thoroughly, but gently, to mix evenly together.
Now pour or spoon the mousse into the ramekins, smooth the tops, and cover with clingfilm. Chill for at least 6 hours before serving, but preferably overnight. To make the compote, pour the wine into the pan, add the vanilla pod and the sugar, stir over a gentle heat until the sugar has dissolved, then bring to simmering point. Stab each fig two or three times with a skewer then, using a long-handled spoon, lower them gently into the simmering liquid (stalk side up). Cover and cook very gently for 20 minutes or until they are absolutely tender.
Use a draining spoon to remove them from the liquid to a shallow serving dish where again they can sit in a single layer. Remove the vanilla pod and boil the liquid to reduce it slightly. Then mix the arrowroot in a cup with a tablespoon of cold water, pour this into the hot liquid and bring it back to simmering point, whisking all the time. Pour the slightly thickened liqueur over the figs, leave to cool and chill till needed. To turn out the mousses, run a knife carefully round the edge of the dish and invert each one on to a plate. The mousse is meant to be very light and fluffy and not at all jelly-like. Give each person three figs and spoon some of the juice around.
or Compote of Figs in Port
8 oz (225 g) whole dried figs (no soak, or else soaked overnight and drained)
3 fl oz (75 ml) port
1 orange
2 oz (50 g) demerara sugar
Use a potato peeler to pare off the coloured part only of the orange zest then, using a sharp knife, cut this into little shreds. After that squeeze out the orange juice, then place the figs, orange juice and zest in a bowl. Add 10 fl oz (275 ml) water, stir everything around, and leave it on one side for 2 hours.
Next pour the contents of the bowl into a saucepan, add the sugar and simmer very gently for 1 hour (without a lid): it should only just simmer, so have a look from time to time to make sure the liquid does not all evaporate. At the end of the cooking time pour the whole lot into a serving bowl and, while it is still hot, stir in the port. Allow the figs to cool completely in this liquid, and chill before arranging them in a glass serving dish
or Ricotta with baked figs, pistachio walnut honey
8 large figs, not overly ripe
8tbsp walnuts
8tbsp almonds
8tbsp pistachios
3 tbsp rich Greek honey
16tsp ricotta cheese
1 tbsp icing sugar
8 dates
rose water
1 tbsp Cointreau or other orange liqueur
Method
1. Cut an x in the top of each of the figs, to open them up.
2. Roast the nuts and chop roughly.
3. Mix the nuts with the honey.
4. Spoon 1 tbsp of the nut and honey mixture into the top of each fig.
5. Cook in the oven for 8-10 minutes at 200C/400F/Gas 6 (depending on the ripeness of the figs).
6. Place the dates in a pot, just cover with rose water and Cointreau or similar, bring to the boil, simmer for 30 seconds, remove from heat and leave to cool.
7. Mix the ricotta cheese with the icing sugar and add a dessertspoon to the top of each fig.
8. Garnish each plate with a couple of dates.
or Poached figs
2 tbsp soft brown sugar
splash of red wine
2 figs, cut into quarters
spoonful of Greek-style yoghurt, to serve
Method
1. Heat the sugar and wine in a pan until simmering. Add the fig quarters and poach for 6-8 minutes.
2. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving plate. Serve the yoghurt on top.
Reply:Sounds delicious but a little too complicated. Report It
Reply:Take fig... place directly in toilet.
Just kidding. Figs are good and I've found a few websites for you.
http://www.pickyourown.org/figs.htm
http://www.californiafigs.com/
Reply:Jamie Oliver has a nice recipe for a fig salad with mozarrella and parma ham.
Split the fresh figs at the top with a cross, cutting less than half way down the fig. Now pinch at the base to force the fig flesh through the split skin - practice! Put the figs, ham and sliced mozzarella on a plate, nicely interwoven, and drizzle with plenty of the dressing. (try 6 volumes good olive oil, 3 volumes lemon juice, 1 volume of fresh honey, salt and pepper to taste, all blended) Serve with torn-up chunks of good crusty bread
Reply:Fig Apple Compote
Ingredients
6 baking apples
6 dried figs
1 lemon, sliced
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
6 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
Bring sugar and water to a boil. Add lemon rind and spices. Core apples and place in baking dish or skillet. Place figs around and between apples. Pour spiced syrup over all and cover. Bake or simmer gently, basting occasionally, until apples are tender and syrup thickened. Then serve each apple topped with a plump juicy fig, to 6 lucky people.
Makes 6 servings
Reply:Try this recipe site, it gives you info about figs too. http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/mostof...
Reply:Oh, I love fig! I use it every chance I get, so I have a lot of recipes....here are a few of my favorite:
Fig and Walnut Biscotti
1 pound dried figs (or 1 package Calimyrna crown figs; see note)
1 1/2 pounds all-purpose flour, sifted and then measured to yield about 6 cups
3 tablespoons baking powder
3 tablespoons ground anise seed (or 2 teaspoons anise extract)
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 pound walnuts
1. Remove and discard stems from the figs. Cut each fig into 6 to 8 pieces; set aside. Stir together the flour, baking powder, anise and salt; set aside.
2. Beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, then stir in the melted butter. Stir in flour mixture, then figs and walnuts. (Dough will be somewhat stiff.)
3. Shape dough into 6 flat logs about 2 inches wide. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Place logs about 2 inches apart on parchment-paper-lined cookie sheets. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven until logs are lightly browned outside but still soft inside, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on wire racks for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
5. With a sharp knife, slice biscotti on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Return slices to cookie sheets, flat side down. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn slices over and continue baking until lightly browned all over, about 5 to 10 more minutes.
6. Cool before storing in a tightly sealed container.
Note: Look for plump golden dried Calimyrna crown figs sold in rings (and sometimes on strings) in the supermarket produce aisle.
Makes about 4 dozen
Fig Walnut Scones
3 cups All-purpose flour -- unbleached
1/3 cup Granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 Orange -- grated zest only
3/4 cup Unsalted butter -- cold
into pieces
3/4 cup Dried figs -- coarsely chopped
1/2 cup Walnuts -- chopped
1 cup Buttermilk -- cold
2 tablespoons Granulated sugar -- mixed with
1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon -- and
1/4 teaspoon Ground allspice -- and
1/4 teaspoon Ground mace -- for sprinkling
Preheat oven to 400 degrees; grease a baking sheet or line with parchment.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and orange zest. Cut in the butter with a fork or a heavy-duty electric mixer until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the figs and walnuts. Add the buttermilk and stir until a sticky dough is formed. Turn out the shaggy dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead about 6 times, just until the dough holds together.
Divide into three equal portions and pat each into a 1-inch thick round about 6 inches in diameter. With a knife or straight edge, cut each round into quarters, making 4 wedges.
The scones can also be formed by cutting out with a 2-inch biscuit cutter to make 12 to 14 smaller scones. Sprinkle the tops lightly with the spiced sugar mixture. Place the scones about 1-inch apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crusty and golden brown. Serve immediately.
Variation: Fresh Cranberry-Walnut Scones: Substitute 1 1/2 cups whole fresh or frozen unthawed cranberries or 1 cup dried cranberries for the dried figs. Mix, shape and bake as directed.
Fig Bars
1/2 C. Butter or margarine; softened
1 C. Brown sugar; packed
3 Eggs; large
1 t. Lemon peel, grated
1 t. Vanilla
1 C. Flour; unbleached
1 t. Baking powder
1/2 t. Salt
1 1/2 C. Figs; dried, finely chopped
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, peel and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in figs. Pour into greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Cool; cut into bars.
YIELD: 32 Bars
As you can tell with the first two recipes, I think fig goes best with walnuts. I have many more, but I won't post them all here. If you would like them, just send me an e-mail. Good luck!
Reply:Figs and Herbed Goat Cheese
3 oz soft goat cheese (chevre)
1 1/2 tsp. snipped fresh chives
1 1/2 tsp. snipped parsley
1/2 tsp. snipped fresh rosemary
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 fresh figs
Fresh rosemary sprigs
In small bowl combine goat cheese, chives, parsley, snipped rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Cut figs in half. Top fig halves with herbed cheese. Cover and chill up to 1 hour before serving. Makes 6 servings.
The figs should be "brown" on the bottom not green.
Reply:FRESH FIG FRITTERS, PASSION FRUIT
SAUCE
1 1/4 c. flour
2 each eggs, separated
3/4 c. white wine
1 tbsp. oil
Pinch salt
2 tbsp. sugar
Sift the flour into a bowl and whisk in the egg yolks, wine, oil, and salt. Let sit for approximately 15 minutes. Whisk the egg whites and sugar to a snow. Fold into the batter.
8 each fresh figs
As needed: confectioners' sugar and fresh mint sprigs
Peel the figs and dip in the batter. Deep fry in 350 degree oil until golden brown, evenly all around. Arrange on plates with passion fruit sauce and dust with confectioners' sugar and garnish with fresh mint.
PASSION FRUIT SAUCE:
1 c. sugar
5 oz. white wine
As needed: lemon rind
1 1/2 pts. passion fruit puree
FRESH FIG CAKE
2 c. raw figs, mashed
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
4 eggs
2 c. + 2 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped pecans
Mix together sugar, figs, shortening and eggs. Beat well; then add flour, cinnamon, allspice, baking soda and pecans. Pour in a well greased and floured Bundt cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
FRESH FIG PIE
5 c. peeled figs, cut in half
1 tbsp. cornstarch
7 tbsp. sugar
Juice of 1/2 lemon
6 tbsp. butter
10 inch lattice-top pastry
1 tsp. cinnamon or apple spice
Select figs that are ripe and firm. Cut in half. Place figs in an unbaked 10 inch pastry shell.
Combine cornstarch, sugar and spice; sprinkle over figs. Add lemon juice and dot with butter.
Form lattice top with strips of pastry. Bake in a 425 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until brown.
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