Eaten fresh from the tree or cooked in a multitude of dishes, figs are a favorite naturally sweet snack packed with nutritional goodness. One of the oldest “fruits” in recorded history, figs grow on ...

The common edible fig is a native of the Mediterranean region that bears delicious fruit in summer and autumn in Central Florida. A deciduous, sun-loving species, the common fig (Ficus carica) can ...

Not all trees are equal in Bill Lauris’ eyes. He’s lost track of how many trees he cut down because they were boring. “If I’m giving them space in my yard, the agreement is: I’m giving you a place to ...

No garden? You can still grow your own delicious fruit—just pick cultivars suitable for growing indoors. These are the ones ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Native from the eastern Mediterranean region through western Asia, the ...

For many gardeners, 2016 may be called the Year of the Fig. Fig trees are loaded with fruit, which is a welcome change from the past two years, when winter damage lowered the harvest. The common fig ...