Movable Fig Tree

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Years ago, when we lived in Rockingham, we had a wonderful fig tree. For several months every year we had an over-abundance of figs - and never any problems with fruit fly.

Coming back from our travels, after years overseas, we thought we would plant one in our garden in Northam.

After 3 1/2 years, despite endless loving care, it was the same sad little tree as when it started. OK, no, it didn't die ... but it didn't grow either.

Our Butler garden isn't overflowing with spare garden space, so that we have pots and raised garden beds all over the place. So our new little fig tree will be in a pot. But in order to make sure it is possible to find it the best spot in the garden, Hubby has built it a little trolley so we can easily move it about.


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