This Texas A & M Figs site provides a complete description of fig culture including how to propagate figs from cuttings and suggestions for dealing with cold and other problems.
Clever Gardening Technique
If space is lacking for a fig tree or if your winters are too cold for dependable production, try growing a fig tree in a container. Choose a large container such as a half whiskey barrel size. Plant the tree in a quality potting mix and maintain moderate soil moisture by regular watering. Put the tree where it gets at least 6 hours of sun but has a little mid- or late day shade to minimize watering needs. Feed the tree with a soluble plant food as needed to maintain moderate vigor and health. Be prepared to move it into a protected spot on freezing nights with a dolly and strap wrapped around the container to hold it against the dolly.