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["Michelle Horner" <shelly0312@hotmail.com>]

I had completely forgotten this trick; even with saving an article about it several years ago.  I have 2 potted figs and am in the identical situation--zone 4/5 SE Wis.  I think I will dab one and not the other and do a little trial.  As I recall it was the use of olive oil only.  I already begged hubbie to allow me to haul them into prime household space to finish off if they begin to look frost-threatened.  After they finish bearing I'll shuttle them off to the garden shed where I have successfully overwintered them for 5 years.  Always something fun to look forward to!

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