“From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and it puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that He is near, at the very gates. Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. Heaven and Earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” Mark 13:28-30

I like figs. I like figs so much that a few years ago I planted a fig tree in the garden. Partly bec...