On Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:59:58 +0100, Tim Perry
wrote:


I like to call myself optimistic, most of my pals say I'm just nuts.
This year I grew Pawpaws, Goji, Bananas, Avocado, and Loquats. I doubt
if any will survive the winter, let alone ever bear fruit, but at least
I did manage to germinate them.
I have fig trees growing in my lawn, each about 10ft tall, the fruit
gets about tangerine size. The flesh between skin and seed is sweet
enough, but they taste nothing like 'real' figs.

My excuse is that I'm still learning, that's why I ask so many
questions, one day I'll get there. At the moment I still make lots of
stupid mistakes - like posting a question, and forget to say where I
am.
Lucky for me there are lots of more experienced and knowledgable
gardeners out there who are prepared to pass on advice.

Tim, how did you grow the goji berries? Did they fruit?
I bought some plants but no fruit yet. I don't know what to expect
but understand they are hardy. I have twigs with leaves so far!
I have a fig in a pot which had about 6 good fruits last year, better
than the semi-dried ones I've seen in the shops I've had none at all
this year. A friend has one in the ground and has had 17 this year.

Pam in Bristol