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 ...

I like maximising growing space for food crops, so in this example, I have a fig tree growing in a container with an undergrowth of banana mint! The mint helps as a companion by keeping the weeds and ...

It is bittersweet saying goodbye to the homegrown flavors of summer. Fresh tomatoes, ripe berries, and sweet figs are a few of my favorites. Perhaps one of the easiest fruits to grow in the south, ...

One of my friends at the pool asked me if we really could grow and harvest the figs in Ohio. From the latest research I have done, what I discovered is yes, you can grow them and there is a potential ...

Even if you have limited space, you can still enjoy fresh fruit. Although not all fruit trees thrive in containers for long periods, you can grow any fruit tree in a container for a few years. You ...

A. Yes, they will. Hopkins Nursery in Fort Lauderdale, 954-434-5558, carries a complete line of edible figs. The nursery should have more in stock in mid-June. Q. When should we fertilize our plants ...

QUESTION: I forgot to feed my citrus tree before it started to bloom. Should I still fertilize, or should I wait until the flowering stops? ANSWER: John Jackson, extension citrus specialist with the ...

Growing your own produce may seem impossible if you’re not a seasoned gardener—but the truth is, anyone can grow delicious fruit at home. Granted, you'll need to know the right amount of water, how ...