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Modern advancements when it comes to fruit trees now mean they can be enjoyed by gardeners in spaces of any size. Many dwarf types are now available, grafted onto rootstocks that will keep them ...

Learn how to grow figs right in your backyard. Every Southern garden should have a fig tree. These small trees or shrubs produce delicious fruit with flavors best experienced ripe from the tree.

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 ...

A step-by-step guide to cultivating delicious figs at home. Figs are a delightful option for home gardeners, combining sweet, rich flavor and ease of care. Once established, fig trees require minimal ...

Summer is officially here! Most of us would argue that summer arrived in Southeast Texas more than month ago (I certainly would). Hot and humid conditions and a “moisture-rich” environment are ...

The past couple of weeks we’ve discussed plant diseases and pests…enough with the "darker side of gardening." Let’s redirect our focus to another area fruit! Figs (which are a personal favorite of ...

Here is the story of how I planted my first fig tree thanks to a neighbor who gave me advice and four starters; Donald Weildeman has a virtual nursery in his back yard. He is standing next to one of ...