"I think the fact that they're not supposed to grow say where I grew up outside Philadelphia. That to me makes them a little bit more magical."

Ross Gay is the man who brought a fig cutting from Philadelphia to southern Indiana. He's also a poet, and reads for us his fig-inspired verse. We also speak with Amy Roche about how to keep a fig tree happy and healthy through winter.

What's up with the decline of the sheep industry in the states? Harvest Public Media has that report.

Last week is was paw paws. This week, another fall fruit -- persimmons. Chef Daniel Orr turns some into jam.

And Maria Finn uses the entire fish in her cooking. It's easy, and she gives us tips.

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