Mary Stone shares a story about a fig tree in Cape May, NJ, sporting an invitation to help yourself. But a sign saying "Don't be a Fig Pig" reminds her of picking daffodils as a young child and being scolded for it. 

Then recounts the saga of overwintering a fig tree given as a rite of passage after marrying that didn't end well. But it wasn't that she didn't give a fig, leading to the memory of humorous banter with her dear mom about the word "shit."

Mary concludes by encouraging listeners to think about their past, the tears, and the laughter, and while some memories of tough times can be hard to revisit, there are good things, sometimes remarkable things, that grow from them. 

Thank you for tuning in! 

Links to related Episodes and Blog Posts: 

Don't be a Fig Pig– Blog Post 

Ep 180. Overview of The Lesson of the Leaf

Root Pruning and Journey of Growth – Blog Post

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Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer

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