From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look forward to ...

I remember the first time I tried a fresh fig from the grocery store. I was intrigued by its unique flavour and texture; the smooth skin, soft juicy flesh, and crunchy seeds. It was different than the ...

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 ...

When LAist senior editor Suzanne Levy discovered there was a fig tree in her new backyard, she was thrilled. She didn't realize she'd be sharing its bounty with a tenacious sweet-toothed squirrel. The ...

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Nursery owners and landscapers are anticipating a slew of new environmental regulations to impact business as usual. Scientists from University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources brought ...

Indoor fruit and vegetable gardening doesn't have to be limited to growing herbs on a sunny windowsill or cherry tomatoes in a hydroponics setup. If you're redesigning a sunroom or have a light-filled ...

If you’ve ever been curious about growing figs in your backyard, preserving the harvest, or even learning how to start your own fig tree from a cutting, then you’ll want ...