Brown leaves on a tree can be a sign of many different problems. If your fig tree's (Ficus carica) leaves are turning brown, you might be anxious to take action and save your tree. But, depending on ...

Regular pruning is essential to ensure a healthy and productive fig tree. Fig trees (Ficus carica) thrive in USDA hardiness ...

Take advantage of fig tree hardiness to harvest figs even in cold climates. Learn how to prune fig trees for a bountiful crop and how to prep a fig tree for winter. Many years ago, when I first became ...

Figs are a delightful option for home gardeners, combining sweet, rich flavor and ease of care. Once established, fig trees require minimal maintenance, are drought-tolerant, and can adapt to various ...

When a village doesn't have a formal center, folks find their community. In the village of Marstons Mills -- one of seven villages in the town of Barnstable on Cape Cod -- it comes with a side of ...

In "Bibi's Gulf Coast Kitchen," columnist Bibi Hutchings takes you on a culinary journey across the coastal south. Come for the great food writing, stay for the delicious recipes. One of the best ...

The sensual experience of biting through the skin of a fresh fig, savoring its nuanced sweetness and crunching on its tiny seeds, is among summer’s great pleasures. It’s all the sweeter if the fig is ...

Michael Fanelli was working in Queens as a landscaper when he noticed some unusual trees in the neighborhood. Intrigued, he approached the homeowner and asked what kind they were. When the homeowner ...

‘Nature’s candy’ comes in handy for jam, scones, coffee cake or banana bread Late summer is high season for figs in Georgia. Right now, you can find colorful pints of fresh figs on display at local ...

If you're lucky enough to have a fig tree, you're probably harvesting some of those sweet, fat fruits right now. If you don't have a fig tree, look for them at the farmers market. Cook This: Better ...