In my opinion, the easiest fruit to grow in Southeast Texas is the fig—by far! Common figs ( Ficus carica) are unique because ...

A familiar, even iconic, sight in California is actually an incredibly invasive species, according to plant experts.

There are several potential health benefits of figs, from promoting digestion and heart health to potentially managing blood ...

Sometimes growers just want to try something new in their garden. How about an ancient fruit with edible leaves? How about ...

I am a certified fig fanatic, hosting 15 named containerized varietals in my backyard and anticipating my first harvest by ...

Blueberries, figs and small fruits like blackberries are easily grown in the home garden. Blueberries are delightful eaten ...

The standard fig varieties growing around here are the Alma, Celeste and the Texas Everbearing. My favorite is Celeste because it has a tightly closed eye (which limits wasps) and I like the flavor.

DEAR NEIL: I have a 3-year-old Celeste fig that has produced a large number of fruit this year. I have harvested some fruit that had already ripened, but there are green fruit still on the tree ...

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A pollinator tree allows for insects like honeybees to visit the trees and transfer pollen. This process, known as cross-pollination, is necessary for some trees to set fruit. On self-pollinating ...

As your fig tree matures, it's best to taper off the aggressive pruning in favor of adopting an as-needed basis. Fig trees can grow well, once established, without a lot of excessive trimming and ...

1 tablespoon chia seeds. Place figs, water, juice and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a rapid boil, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until liquid reduces by half, about 10-15 minutes.