Wolf Moth + Moonflower

       Come the middle of summer, we have figs.       Most summers we lose the majority to the birds and deer, or forget about them entirely. But not this year. This year we lost our grape vines to disease, so decided that we would get as many figs as we could instead, and find ways to use them. So we did. It started with having to spend a day re-fencing the old fig tree. It had overgrown its enclosure years ago, and deer and birds had had their ways with it. The wolf put up huge posts, and we covered it in layers of metal wire and bird netting. It did the trick, and we spent every other afternoon picking baskets full while the sun set. A perfect seasonal activity. ☽ We dehydrated a ton for snacking, ate copious amounts of fresh ones with yogurt and honey, and even made an amazing vanilla fig ice cream. Then it was time for preserving. I love making jam, but I can't usually be bothered to do so unless I have a huge amount of fruit, which we did. S...