A garden rich in homegrown fruit is an idyllic vision. Being able to pick fruits close to your door, for jams, desserts, ...

San Diego has the perfect set of environmental conditions for fig trees to thrive. Gardeners who want a fig tree in their backyard should plan on putting the tree into the ground in spring or early ...

Just because we don’t live in a Mediterranean climate doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy growing the common fig tree (Ficus carica).

Compared to other fruit trees, fig trees require very little pruning and tend to grow quickly. They also bear fruit after around three to five years of age. However, most figs won't tolerate cold ...

“Astoria is kind of the fruit tree capital of the city,” the former urban orchardist said. “ The fig culture in Astoria runs really deep.” To preserve and grow Astoria’s diverse array ...

Lent should bring us face to face with those unfruitful parts of our life that prevent us from a productive relationship with God. Thank goodness for more chances!