The sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) is native to Southeast Asia and gets its name from its deep spiritual and religious significance. Also known as the bodhi tree, the sacred fig tree is said to be ...

The first fig trees were brought to America from Spain in 1520. A ripe fig is very sweet, so it was often used when sugar was not available. The Mt. Washington Glass Co. of New Bedford, Mass., made ...

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 ...

Turn your living room into a mini orchard.

Growing your own fruits and vegetables has a number of benefits, most notably the delicious, homegrown food that you can ...

Not all trees thrive in containers. The best trees for pots are those that only reach certain heights and that can survive living in slightly confined spaces. Fortunately, there are plenty of options ...

I just received a branch of a fig tree, and I would like to know how to root it and grow it in a pot or in my backyard. — Leroy Harris Figs are easy to propagate from dormant, hardwood cuttings. Cut ...

Always wanted to grow your own fruit, but been too intimidated to try? These easy to grow fruit trees are practically foolproof. Plus, they can fit any space!

Hot buttered biscuits and homemade fig preserves. Need I say more? Figs are one of the most widely planted home fruit trees in Louisiana. They thrive with little effort and produce crops of juicy, ...

Homegrown fruit from the best fruit plants are crammed with goodness, have a low carbon footprint and taste delicious ...

If you haven’t embraced container gardening, you should. Even if your yard is limited to a small patio or your winters don’t suit outdoor growing, don’t write off growing fruit trees in the small ...