Right now, the department store is selling one of the most popular houseplants ever on its warehouse floors. It’s the coveted ...

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Fig trees (Ficus carica) are shrubs or small trees that thrive in warm climates, tolerating droughts and heat. They are grown for their abundance of fruits that are known for their distinct, sweet ...

It may not be easy — but it isn’t impossible, either. By Margaret Roach It looked like the best fig year ever, with maybe 20 fruits forming on my potted tree as the season progressed. But frost is ...

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

Modern advancements when it comes to fruit trees now mean they can be enjoyed by gardeners in spaces of any size. Many dwarf types are now available, grafted onto rootstocks that will keep them ...

Here is the story of how I planted my first fig tree thanks to a neighbor who gave me advice and four starters; Donald Weildeman has a virtual nursery in his back yard. He is standing next to one of ...

The past couple of weeks we’ve discussed plant diseases and pests…enough with the "darker side of gardening." Let’s redirect our focus to another area fruit! Figs (which are a personal favorite of ...